How to Interpret Scripture

This text provides four steps for interpreting scripture:

1. Consider the context carefully.
2. Distinguish between the literal and the figurative.
3. Discern the spiritual truth by inductive study.
4. Ask three basic questions:
* Are there parallel passages to consider?
* Does the truth conflict with any details of the passage?
* Does it agree with other scriptures?

Questions

• What is the context of the passage?
• What is the literal meaning of the passage?
• What is the figurative meaning of the passage?
• Are there parallel passages to consider?
• Does the truth conflict with any details of the passage?
• Does it agree with other scriptures?

Answers

The answers to these questions will help you to interpret the passage correctly.