[Glossary] Interpreting the Bible

1. (Clark 1965, 16): "[Chapter 1] Section v even uses the word infallible. It says that our full assurance of the infallible truth and divine authority of these books is the work of the Holy Spirit. Can there be error in infallible truth? To the same end section ix teaches that the infallible rule of interpretation of Scripture is the Scripture itself."

The infallible rule of interpretation of the Bible is the Bible.


2. (Clark 1965, 23): "It seems undeniable that when there are two or more Scripture passages on the same subject, we should compare them for the light they throw on each other. Students of Plato and Aristotle use this method. Why not use it with the Bible also?"

We should compare Bible passages on the same subject for the light they throw on each other.


Reference:

Clark, Gordon H. 1965. What Do Presbyterians Believe? The Westminster Confession: Yesterday and Today. Phillipsburg, New Jersey: Presbyterian and Reformed Publishing Company.

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