Three kinds of interpretation that are each mutually informing, but necessary.
- Informational
- Theological
- Transformational
Informational Reading: Understanding the words, sentences, stories and ideas of the Bible.
- Genre – Understanding the kind of book
- Exegesis – Understanding the words themselves
Theological Reading: Understanding how the ideas of Scripture can be grouped together into constructive suggestions
- Canon – Putting individual pieces in the context of the book or books as a whole
- Tradition – Reading with interpreters that came before
- Creed – Reading within the parameters of the church’s broadest faith statements
Transformational Reading
- Why: To love God and others
- How: Habitually and Humbly
- With Whom: The Holy Spirit enabling us