Calvyn oor die leiding van die Heilige Gees in die verklaring van die Skrif

Calvyn oor die leiding van die Heilige Gees in die verklaring van die Skrif

Many theologians are unmistakenly reluctant to acknowledge the guidance of the Holy Spirit as a hermeneutic key in explaining Scripture. This article examines the role of the Spirit in John Calvin's exegetical method. While he firmly believed in the divine inspiration and clarity (claritas) of the Bible, he also recognised the total depravity of mankind. He therefore concluded that only by illuminating their minds through the Holy Spirit will human beings be able to understand the true meaning of Scripture. By investigating relevant sections of his published works, in particular those in his commentaries on Biblical passages referring to the guidance of the Holy Spirit, this article explores the way in which Calvin established and applied his modus operandi.

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Main Author: Potgieter,P.C.
Format: Digital revista
Language:Afrikaans
Published: University of the Free State 2008
Online Access:http://www.scielo.org.za/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1015-87582008000200004
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spelling oai:scielo:S1015-875820080002000042015-03-23Calvyn oor die leiding van die Heilige Gees in die verklaring van die SkrifPotgieter,P.C. Calvyn Hermeneutiek Skrifverstaan Illuminasie Leiding van die Heilige Gees Many theologians are unmistakenly reluctant to acknowledge the guidance of the Holy Spirit as a hermeneutic key in explaining Scripture. This article examines the role of the Spirit in John Calvin's exegetical method. While he firmly believed in the divine inspiration and clarity (claritas) of the Bible, he also recognised the total depravity of mankind. He therefore concluded that only by illuminating their minds through the Holy Spirit will human beings be able to understand the true meaning of Scripture. By investigating relevant sections of his published works, in particular those in his commentaries on Biblical passages referring to the guidance of the Holy Spirit, this article explores the way in which Calvin established and applied his modus operandi.University of the Free StateActa Theologica v.28 n.2 20082008-12-01journal articletext/htmlhttp://www.scielo.org.za/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1015-87582008000200004af
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Calvyn oor die leiding van die Heilige Gees in die verklaring van die Skrif
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title Calvyn oor die leiding van die Heilige Gees in die verklaring van die Skrif
title_short Calvyn oor die leiding van die Heilige Gees in die verklaring van die Skrif
title_full Calvyn oor die leiding van die Heilige Gees in die verklaring van die Skrif
title_fullStr Calvyn oor die leiding van die Heilige Gees in die verklaring van die Skrif
title_full_unstemmed Calvyn oor die leiding van die Heilige Gees in die verklaring van die Skrif
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description Many theologians are unmistakenly reluctant to acknowledge the guidance of the Holy Spirit as a hermeneutic key in explaining Scripture. This article examines the role of the Spirit in John Calvin's exegetical method. While he firmly believed in the divine inspiration and clarity (claritas) of the Bible, he also recognised the total depravity of mankind. He therefore concluded that only by illuminating their minds through the Holy Spirit will human beings be able to understand the true meaning of Scripture. By investigating relevant sections of his published works, in particular those in his commentaries on Biblical passages referring to the guidance of the Holy Spirit, this article explores the way in which Calvin established and applied his modus operandi.
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