Fundamental Rules for Interpreting Scripture

A concise framework for faithful Bible interpretation used to keep doctrine Christ-centered, context-aware, and consistent with the whole witness of Scripture.

1. Always consider historical, geographical, and cultural setting.
2. Read each passage within chapter and book context.
3. Study grammar carefully, especially verbs and action flow.
4. Understand original meaning before modern application.
5. Interpret difficult texts in light of whole-Bible teaching.
6. Read Old and New Testament as complementary revelation.
7. Use reliable translations and compare source text when possible.