Overview of Hermeneutics: Rightly dividing the Word of Truth

Hermeneutics is the study of interpreting Scripture. In II Timothy 2:15 we are instructed to be diligent to show ourselves "approved" not needing to be "ashamed". This is begun and kept "on track" by "righty dividing the word of truth." There are two general "camps" of Hermeneutics. One seeks the interpretation of "what it means to me" and sees the interpretation as flexible. The other general group sees Hermeneutics as seeking the intent of the Author (God) and the writer. The first group will often say that they rely solely on the Holy Spirit for the meaning. The Holy Spirit will guide us into all truth, but how will He do it? Will it come when we are not pursuing it? He is the Illuminator and will Illuminate the truth as we diligently seek it and labor for it.