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«█ Directions for Investigating the Scriptures █»
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To understand the Bible properly it is necessary to approach
and interpret its contents in a sound and consistent manner. To
assist you in this process, the following guideline is recommended:
«First.» Intend to be a student. No lesser intention will ever
produce any good result.
«Second.» Concentrate on the details. Note what the words say,
and not what you suppose they say or would like them to say.
«Third.» Ask yourself questions! And don't expect all the an-
swers right away! (This requires a healthy dose of humility.)
"Where'er you look within this book,
Five things observe with care:
OF WHOM it speaks, and HOW it speaks,
And WHY, and WHEN, and WHERE."
«Fourth.» Put the parallel narratives together: not just the four
gospels, but also Kings and Chronicles.
«Fifth.» Always have the question in mind: "What does this remind
me of? " Have an eye out for "types" everywhere (but be careful
not to get carried away to the exclusion of the plain lesson).
«Sixth.» Distinguish the difference between "true principles" and
"uncertain details". Don't major on minors, or vice versa.
«Seventh.» Let the Bible define and explain its own terms, fig-
ures, and symbols.
«Eighth.» Give every passage a literal construction, unless its
own connection and phraseology render such a course ridiculous,
by bringing it into collision with truths elsewhere established
by clear and positive language.
«Ninth.» When reading articles and books that use portions of
Scripture to support their views, give careful consideration to
the complete Bible context in which the extracted passage has
been taken.
«Tenth.» No doctrine should be built upon one isolated text of
Scripture. Any true doctrine will be found scattered through
the whole Bible. Select all the related texts in the Bible, put
them together, and you will have all the truth revealed on that
particular subject.
«Eleventh.» Never be afraid of results to which you may be driven
by your investigations.
«Twelfth.» Pursue your study of the Scriptures with as much inde-
pendence as if you were the only one concerned. In other words,
do not let others discourage you from doing what you know is
right.
«Thirteenth.» Rely on no authority less than Divine.
«Lastly.» Prove all things: hold fast to that which is good.
(1 Thessalonians 5:21)
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It Shall Greatly Helpe
Ye To Understand
Scripture
If Thou Mark...
Not only what is
Spoken or Wrytten
but of Whom
and to Whom
with what Words
at what Time
Where
to what Intent
with what Circumstances
considering what
Goeth Before
and what Followeth.
John Wycliffe
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The infallible rule of interpretation of scripture
is the scripture itself; and therefore, when there
is a question about the true and full sense of any
scripture, it must be searched and known by other
places that speak more clearly.
Westminster Confession, 1647
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The Bible should be studied at least as laboriously and
exactly as any other book which has to be completely
mastered. Every expression, every word, must be weighed;
patiently, thoughtfully, systematically, reverentially.
John William Burgon
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The Bible does not yield its treasures to its critics.
John Carter