we make some assumptions as we approach the Bible for study. Graeme Goldsworthy in his book, Gospel-Centered Hermeneutics, calls these assumptions gospel presuppositions. He lists them as follows:
* The God who is there is the God of the Bible, who is (among other things) Creator, Savior, and Communicator
* Human beings were created in his image, which involves us as those with whom God communicates
* The truth of God is evident in all creation
* Sin means the human declaration of independence from God, and the suppression of his truth
* Grace means that God mercifully provides special revelation that informs, redeems and makes God present to us
* This redemptive revelation, the word of God, is focused on Jesus Christ
Timmy Brister points out that these presuppositions mean that the gospel “is not only the message that transforms sinners into saints but also the medium through which we rightly understand all human experience.”
What do you think? Please go read the rest of Timmy’s post to see Mr. Goldsworthy’s list of alternative presuppositions of the world apart from the gospel. fascinating.