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Journal of Theology is a publication of Seminario Bíblico Río Grande dedicated to deep reflection on essential themes of Christian theology, addressing its relationship with faith, the church and contemporary society, promoting the deepening of the Scriptures through articles and academic essays.

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This brief article will evaluate the uses and misuses of general revelation in biblical hermeneutics. After defining terms, I will highlight areas in hermeneutics where the use of general revelation can be beneficial, as well as areas where misuse can and does occur. Overall, I’ll argue that a proper understanding of general revelation is indispensable in the determination of its proper use in hermeneutics.

The Use and Abuse of General Revelation

Jeremiah Mutie

This brief article will evaluate the uses and misuses of general revelation in biblical hermeneutics. After defining terms, I will highlight areas in hermeneutics where the use of general revelation can be beneficial, as well as areas where misuse can and does occur. Overall, I’ll argue that a proper understanding of general revelation is indispensable in the determination of its proper use in hermeneutics.

Biblical typology can be a rich expression of biblical theology. Biblical doctrine is fuel for devotional affection. When not distorted, typology enlightens the mind and warms the heart. It reinforces Scripture’s unity and helps us savor Jesus Christ.

On Typology

Joshua Valdez

Biblical typology can be a rich expression of biblical theology. Biblical doctrine is fuel for devotional affection. When not distorted, typology enlightens the mind and warms the heart. It reinforces Scripture’s unity and helps us savor Jesus Christ.

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The Use and Abuse of General Revelation

August 10, 2026

Jeremiah Mutie

On Typology

August 10, 2026

Joshua Valdez

Culturally-Driven Interpretation

August 10, 2026

Paul Miles

Cultural hermeneuticists and literal grammatical historicists can agree on at least one point: culturally-driven interpretations are not to be found in the Bible itself. As Dispensationalists, we hold to the consistent application of literal-grammatical-historical hermeneutics to find the single original meaning that the author intended.

The Use of the Old Testament in the New

August 10, 2026

Dr. David L. Burggraff

The use of the OT in the NT is at the very heart of the ongoing debates between the Dispensational and covenantal systems of theology, and has significance also for Christology, inerrancy, and a host of other topics

Revelation: Allegory or Literal?

August 10, 2026

Dr. Richard Schmidt

The interpreter of Revelation is not to spiritualize God’s word. God said what He meant and meant what He said. The Bible student must determine the literal meaning God intended when He wrote the original texts. Here we stand. We cannot, we must not be moved.

Progressive Revelation’s Role in Hermeneutics

August 10, 2026

Ryan King

God has revealed His Word to His people, and His meaning is the same whether Hosea is read in 2025 or in the 700’s BC. God has revealed His Word progressively to His people over a long period of time, and we must seek to interpret the text faithfully.

Dispensational vs Covenantal Hermeneutics

August 10, 2026

Dr. Richard Bargas

In the world of evangelicalism, pastors, missionaries, evangelists, professors, theologians, and laypeople have a worldview, so to speak, of how to approach the task of interpreting the Bible. In other words, we all have a starting point in regard to hermeneutics.

Keeping Systematic Theology in Its Place

August 10, 2026

Dr. Richard Bargas

If the church is to remain faithful, we must build theology the way the prophets, the apostles, and even our Lord Himself modeled: by appealing to the Scriptures as the final and binding authority. Biblical theology grows from exegesis, systematic theology grows from biblical theology, and our preaching and living must flow from this foundation.

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Translation of: Rompiendo las Cadenas.
Includes bibliographical notes (p. [275]-276) and index.
ISBN: 0789919001 (pbk.).
Place: Miami, FL.
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers.
Publication Date: 2013, c2000.

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