2 Proper Methods for Interpreting Scripture
Neh. 8:8 They read distinctly, gave the sense, caused people to understand it.
Isa. 28:9-13 The word is precept upon precept, line upon line.
Isa. 34:16 Seek out the book of the Lord, and read; not one of these shall fail.
Ezk. 2:3-8 Do not fear to deliver the Word of the Lord, despite critics and rebellion. (Jer 1:7-10; 17-19)
Matt. 11:25 These things are hidden from the wise and prudent, but the Father has revealed them to babes. (Isa. 29:11-14; Dan. 12:4, 9; Matt. 16:17;
Mk. 4:34; Eph. 1:17)
Mk. 7:6-13 The Pharisees and Scribes rejected the commandment of God to hold the traditions and commandments of men. (Ac. 5:29; Rom. 3:4)
Lk. 24:45 Jesus opened the disciples’ understanding that they might understand the scriptures. (Ps. 119:18; 2 Tim. 2:7)
Jn. 14:26 The Holy Spirit will teach you all things and bring all things to your remembrance. (Jn. 16:13; 1 Jn. 2:27)
1 Cor. 2:13-14 We speak the words that the Holy Spirit teaches, comparing spiritual things with spiritual; the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit.
2 Cor. 3:6 The letter kills, but the Spirit gives life. (Jn. 6:63; Heb. 4:12)
Col. 2:8 Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy, deceit, or tradition.
1 Thess. 5:21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
2 Tim. 2:15 Study to be approved to God, rightly dividing the word of truth.
2 Tim. 2:16, 23 Avoid foolish and unlearned questions that cause strife. (1 Tim. 1:4, 4:7, 6:20; Titus 1:14; Heb. 13:9)
2 Pet. 1:20 No prophecy of the scripture is of private interpretation.
Some Principals of Biblical Hermeneutics hermeneuo = interpretation
1) The Bible is the final authority.
2) Scripture is the best interpreter of Scripture, there are no contradictions.
3) Do not take Scripture out of its context, (interpret according to context).
4) Distinguish between literal and figurative language.
5) Admit no doctrine contrary to the general tenor of the Bible.
6) Interpret the Bible in light of customs.
7) Define Biblical doctrine by using Biblical terms.
8) Analogies do not prove Bible doctrine.
9) Translation punctuation and capitalization of words are uninspired.
10) Translation verses and chapter divisions are uninspired.
