THE 2 METHODS OF BIBLICAL/PROPHETICAL INTERPRETATION 1. Literal Hermeneutic Interpretation (Grammatical - Historical)
*It is a straight interpretation.
*Bible is to be interpreted just like any other book.
*Literal method adopts as the sense of the sentence, the meaning of the sentence in usual normal communication.
*Recognizes figures of speech, but gives them a normal interpretation.2. Allegorical/Spiritualizing Interpretation
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3 CRUCIAL reasons for Literal Interpretation 1. Philosophical -- Language's source is God.
2. Biblically -- The prophecies of the O.T. concerning the 1st coming of Christ were all fulfilled literally.
3. Logical -- God is a logical God.