steadfast7
Puritan Board Junior
I'd like to get the ball rolling on a list of key principles in the hermeneutics of doctrine for covenant theology. I believe these principles are essentially the same for exegesis as with dogma. My hope is for the differences between baptist and paedo to come to light and some judgment to be made on the pros and cons the various perspectives.
1. Christ is the centre, theme, and purpose of Scripture.
2. Close context takes priority over distant context.
3. The old testament is read in light of the new testament.
4. The new testament's interpretation of the old has the greatest weight and relevance for Christians.
5. The most recent or "forward edge" of revelation takes priority in its relevance and usefulness over previous revelation.
6. Only what is positively commanded should be practiced in the churches.
how would you tweak the above and what should we add?
1. Christ is the centre, theme, and purpose of Scripture.
2. Close context takes priority over distant context.
3. The old testament is read in light of the new testament.
4. The new testament's interpretation of the old has the greatest weight and relevance for Christians.
5. The most recent or "forward edge" of revelation takes priority in its relevance and usefulness over previous revelation.
6. Only what is positively commanded should be practiced in the churches.
how would you tweak the above and what should we add?