PROPER METHODS FOR INTERPRETING SCRIPTURE

Reference Guide To Biblical Doctrine

PROPER METHODS FOR INTERPRETING SCRIPTURE – Hermeneutics.
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.

1 Inspiration and Final Authority of Scripture	2 Proper Methods for Interpreting Scripture	3 Attributes of God	4 Jesus Christ / Yahshua the Anointed	5 Salvation through Jesus Christ
6 Holy Spirit	7 Trinity Refutation	8 Trinity verses Considered	9 Water Baptism	10 God’s Purpose for Earth and Mankind
11 The Kingdom of God	12 Resurrection, Our Hope in Christ	13 Conditional Salvation of Man	14 Death	15 Rebuttal of Reincarnation
16 Hell	17 Sources of Evil	18 Satan / Devil	19 Demons	20 Satan / Devil and Demon verses explained
21 Sin Nature / Temptation	22 Judgment	23 Angels	24 Communion	25 Personification Scriptures
26 Prayer (Prayers of the Bible by book)	27 Godly Living	28 Freedom from the Law in Christ	29 Salvation	30 Giving
31 Types	32 Feasts of Yahweh	33 Pagan Feasts so called Christian	34 Occultism, Spiritism, and Witchcraft	35 Church discipline
36 Obedience to Church Government	37 Obedience to Civil and Family Authority	38 Tale Bearing, Rumors, Slander	39 Reconciliation with Other Christians	40 Prophecies and their fulfillment concerning Jesus Christ
41 Prophecies Concerning the Nation of Israel	42 Prophecies concerning the end of the age	43 The Bible’s Scientific statements are accurate	44 References for Frequently Used Scriptures	45 Animal Symbolism
46 Significant Biblical Numbers	47 Church Ages and their Meaning	48 Parables Table	49 Miracles Table	50 Colors and Their Types in Scripture

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