Luke 5:36-39

There are two types of Bible interpretation: Literal and Allegorical

Literal seeks the plain sense of the text, looking at the historical setting, comparing Scripture with Scripture when there is figurative and parabolic language.

Allegorical seeks to divide God’s Word into two covenants. One of works the other of grace. The problem of this interpretation is it seeks to explain all relationships the same between God and man from beginning in Genesis to Revelation.

Not every promise in the Bible is mine or for the church.

3 steps in studying the Bible
1 - Observation - What does the passage say?
2 - Interpretation - What does the passage mean?
Who is spoken to?
Is there a figure of speech used?
What is emphasized?
What is repeated?
What is related?
Is there a negative?
Is there a positive?
3 - Application - What does the passage mean to me?