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Theological Principle for

God’s people can return to Him and experience His presence, when His word is placed at the center of their character.

Discovering the Meaning

This will be the most difficult step.

It is your responsibility to discover God’s intended meaning in the text.

It is not your job to create the meaning.

As God spoke to specific people, in a specific time, and with a specific purpose, He also spoke to all generations to come.

We must address God’s Word on proper terms.

Steps to Theological Principle

The principle should be reflected in the text.

The principle should be timeless and not tied to a specific situation.

The principle should not be culturally bound.

The principles should correspond to the teaching of the rest of Scripture.

The principle should be relevant to both the biblical and the contemporary audience.

Theological Principles

When er say, “The main point of this passage is...” We are in essence saying, “Thus saith the Lord”

Your perspective of the Theological principle will shape the way you read, interpret, and teach God’s Word.

If you get the theological principle wrong, then you have handled God’s Word poorly.

Final Steps

God desires for you to discover the eternal truths of His word.

If you do not practice Proper Bible study, you presume upon the word of God!

When you properly study God’s Word, you will be strengthened in your faith and in your witness.

Is there anything else more important?