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The next step of group discussion based observations and insights from personal study is strongly encouraged. It is in the discussion, for many students, that the lesson begins to “gel”. The discussion confirms, clarifies, and corrects as each student seeks to discover truth for themselves. Discussion of the Bible’s truths helps to seal them in our minds and sharing application encourages individuals to live out what they are learning. In this approach, spending time to know what the Bible says, understanding what it means, and living it out in our daily life, results in a life that honors God.
1. Remember that context rules. The word “context” means that which goes with the text. If you lay the solid foundation of observation, you will be prepared to consider each verse in the light of the surrounding verses, the book in which it is found, and the entire Word of God. As you study, ask yourself: Is my interpretation of this passage of Scripture consistent with the theme, purpose, and structure of the book in which it is found? Is it consistent with other Scripture about the same subject? Am I considering the historic and cultural context? Never take a Scripture out of its context to make it say what you want it to say. Discover what the author is saying; don’t add to his meaning.
2. Always seek the full counsel of the Word of God. When you know God’s Word
thoroughly, you will not accept
3. Remember that Scripture will never contradict Scripture. The
best interpretation of Scripture is Scripture. Remember, all Scripture is inspired by God. It is
4. Don’t base your convictions on an obscure passage of Scripture. An obscure passage is one in which the meaning is not easily understood. Because they are difficult to understand they should not be used as a basis for establishing doctrine.
5. Interpret Scripture
literally The Bible is not a book of mysticism. God spoke to us that we might know
6. Look
for the single meaning of the passage. Always try to understand what the author had in mind when you interpret a portion of the
Bible. Don’t twist verses to support