Here are some of the guidelines I use in interpreting the Scriptures. 1. We must discern and differentiate the various writing styles found in the scriptures. There is poetry, straightforward prose, hyperbole (exaggeration), idioms, symbolism (as found in apocalyptic literature such as Revelation), and more. For example, look at Jesus’…

I wrote this rather long article many years ago when I was thinking about writing a book on this topic. I recently expanded and edited it. And God Said…Genesis 1:3 God is the first and greatest communicator. From the beginning of creation, he has been revealing himself and speaking to…