Hermeneutics and Eschatology

The sermon establishes that eschatology—the study of end-time events—is the culmination of God's redemptive purpose to glorify Himself, with all biblical history pointing toward this final fulfillment. Central to understanding eschatology is the proper hermeneutic, or interpretation, of Scripture, which the preacher defends as the historical grammatical method: reading the text literally, according to its original context, genre, and intended meaning, rather than through allegorical or subjective lenses. The speaker warns against private interpretation, eisegesis, and cultural relativism, emphasizing that Scripture's meaning is fixed, not determined by personal feelings or modern agendas, and that the Holy Spirit guides believers in understanding God's Word. He illustrates this with examples from Scripture, such as the Ethiopian eunuch's encounter with Philip, and underscores the importance of humility, prayer, and careful study in discerning truth. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a faithful, literal, and Spirit-led approach to Scripture, affirming that God's Word is clear, accessible, and sufficient for all believers, especially in the study of end-time prophecy.