teaching notes

interpreting and applying the bible

1. Introduction

2. Rule 1 - The Bible is the ultimate authority

3. Rule 2 - Dealing with authoritative passages

4. Rule 3 - Avoiding omissions and additions

5. Rule 4 - The Holy Spirit is central to correct interpretation

6. Rule 5 - Be careful about building doctrine on narrative passages

7. Rule 6 - Avoid building doctrine on personal experience

8. Rule 7 - It is the responsibility of individuals to reach a conclusion on doctrinal matters

9. Rule 8 - Dealing with promises in the Scriptures

10. Rule 9 - Always look for a literal interpretation first of all

11. Rule 10 - Always interpret Scripture in its context

12. Rule 11 - When inanimate objects are used to describe people, the interpretation is figurative

13. Rule 12 - When descriptions used are out of character to the object described then the interpretation is figurative

14. Rule 13 - Interpreting parables

15. Rule 14 - Although revelation is progressive through the Bible, both Testaments are one and are in total harmony with each other

16. Rule 15 - Using deductive and inductive reasoning

Spirit led and organisationally driven