8 Rules of Interpretation # 8

8 Rules of Interpretation # 8

We have reached # 8 in our 8 Rules of Interpretation. I have been using them as I study. So let’s look at the last one.

Rule # 8 Rule of Inference

“Inference is a fact reasonably implied from another fact. It is a logical consequence. It is a process of reasoning. It derives a conclusion from a fact or premise. It is the deduction of one proposition from another proposition.”

“It is a conclusion drawn from evidence. This principle of interpretation is upheld by Law Courts. For instance, Jesus proved the Resurrection of the dead to the unbelieving Sadducees by this rule. (Mat  22:32-32)”

“A proposition of fact is proved when its Truth is established by competent and satisfactory evidence. By confident evidence is meant such evidence as the nature of the thing to be proved admits.”

A little wordy, but the gist in my opinion is look to see what evidence there is. A fact that proves the fact.

Happy studying!

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