Chapter Summary for Chapter 8 Chapter 8 Applying the Biblical Message, Virkler's Hermeneutics pg 209

• Chapter 8 Summary

• 1 Principlizing: Based on a historical-cultural, contextual, lexical-syntactical, and theological analysis of the narrative protion, ascertain the (1) principle(s) intended or (2) the principles (descriptive truth) illustrated within that remain relevant.
• 2. Transcultural Transmission of Biblical Commands:
• a. Discern as accurately as possible the principle behind the given behavioral command.
• b Discern whether the principle is timeless or time-bound (transcultural or culture-bound)
• c If a principle is transcultural, study the nature of its behavioral application within the new culture. Avoid anachronistic oddity! Do not greet each other with a holy kiss, even though it is commanded.
• d If the behavioral expression of a principle should be changed, suggest a cultural equivalent that would adequately express the original principle.
• e If after study the nature of the biblical principle and its attendant command remain in question, apply the biblical precept of humility.
• Exercises 75-99engulf pages 210-216