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3. Ask The Right Questions - We can interpret the Bible correctly when
we learn to ask the right questions of the text. The problem with
correct interpretation is that many people do not know what the right
questions are, or they are too lazy to learn. Here are some questions to
ask when interpreting a verse of scripture:
Here are eight basic rules to help you interpret the Bible correctly. Jot
them down in your Bible study notebook or in the flyleaf of your Bible
so you can have them handy. Memorize them if possible:
1. Rule of Definition.
Define the term or words being considered and then adhere to the
defined meanings.
2. Rule of Usage.
Don’t add meaning to established words and terms. What was the
common usage in the cultural and time period when the passage was
written? Cults and false teachers often redefine words and terms to
make them appear to support their erroneous views.
3. Rule of Context.
Avoid using words out of context. Context must define terms and how
words are used. Cults and false teachers take scripture out of context
and force them to appear to support their false teaching. By isolating a
scripture from its context, one can make the Bible appear to say
anything, but such is dishonest handling of God’s Word.
5. Rule of Logic.
Be certain that words as interpreted agree with the overall premise. In
other words - common sense.
6. Rule of Precedent.
Use the known and commonly accepted meanings of words, not
obscure meanings for which there is no precedent.
7. Rule of Unity.
All scriptures on a given topic must be considered together in order to
properly arrive at what the Bible is actually saying about a given topic.
8. Rule of Inference.
Base conclusions on what is already known and proven or can be
reasonably implied from all known facts from the historic background,
and the context, as well as the meaning if words or terms used in
scrtipture.
Using these rules will keep you free from cultism and false teachings.
Most false teaching is the result of violating one or more of these
universal rules of interpretation.”
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