{"id":49189,"date":"2021-06-08T16:22:04","date_gmt":"2021-06-08T23:22:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/blog\/?p=49189"},"modified":"2022-01-10T16:19:48","modified_gmt":"2022-01-11T00:19:48","slug":"how-to-understand-the-bible-for-yourself","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/blog\/how-to-understand-the-bible-for-yourself\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Understand the Bible for Yourself"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Have you ever started reading something, only to find yourself scanning the same paragraph over and over again? Does the Bible&#8217;s length or complexity intimidate you? Do you want to dive deeper into the Word of God? If so, you&#8217;re not alone. Keep reading to find out how you can understand the Bible for yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f1f1f1\"><strong>The following is an excerpt from the <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/store\/product.php?productid=16868\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ryrie Study Bible<\/a><\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-understanding-the-bible-by-charles-c-ryrie\">Understanding the Bible | by Charles C. Ryrie<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A proper understanding of the Bible depends on two things: (1) the <strong>illuminating work<\/strong> of the Holy Spirit, and (2) the <strong>interpreting work<\/strong> of the reader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-illumination\">Illumination<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the word illumination has been applied to several aspects of doctrine (like the general enlightenment that the coming of Christ brought to all men, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/bible\/?query=John+1%3A9&amp;version=NIV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">John 1:9<\/a>, and the illumination theory of inspiration), it is generally thought of in connection with the ministry of the Holy Spirit that makes clear the truth of the written revelation in the Bible. In reference to the Bible, <strong>revelation<\/strong> relates to its content or material, <strong>inspiration<\/strong> to the method of recording that material, and <strong>illumination<\/strong> to the meaning of the record. The unsaved man cannot experience the illumination ministry of the Spirit since he is blind to the truth of God (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/bible\/?query=1+cor+2%3A14&amp;version=NIV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1 Cor. 2:14<\/a>). This does not mean that he cannot learn anything of the facts of the Bible, but he considers what he knows as foolishness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, the Christian has been promised this illumination of the text (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/bible\/?query=John+16%3A12-15&amp;version=NIV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">John 16:12-15<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/bible\/?query=1+Cor+2%3A9-3%3A2&amp;version=NIV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1 Cor. 2:9-3:2<\/a>). Taking these two passages together, several facts emerge:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The most obvious is that the Spirit Himself is the teacher, and His presence in the life of the believer is the guarantee of the effectiveness of this ministry.<\/li><li>The content of His teaching encompasses &#8220;all the truth&#8221; (the definite article is present in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/bible\/?query=John+16%3A13&amp;version=NIV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">John 16:13<\/a>). It specifically includes an understanding of prophecy (&#8220;things to come&#8221;).<\/li><li>The purpose of the Spirit&#8217;s illumination is to glorify Christ, not Himself.<\/li><li>Carnality in the believer can hinder and even nullify this ministry of the Spirit (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/bible\/?query=1+Cor+3%3A1-2&amp;version=NIV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1 Cor. 3:1-2<\/a>).<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-interpretation\">Interpretation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Illumination, though assured, does not always guarantee automatic understanding. As indicated above, the believer must be in fellowship with the Lord in order to experience this ministry. But also he must study, using the teachers God has given to the church (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/bible\/?query=Rom+12%3A7&amp;version=NIV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rom. 12:7<\/a>) and the abilities and means at his own disposal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The basic principle of interpretation is to interpret <em>plainly<\/em>. Plain, straightforward interpretation includes at least the following concepts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-principles-of-plain-interpretation\">6 Principles of Plain Interpretation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>To interpret plainly one must first of all <strong>understand what each word means<\/strong> in its normal grammatical-historical sense. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/store\/home.php?cat=297&amp;bible-category=dictionaries\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">We suggest a Bible dictionary!<\/a>)<\/li><li>Plain interpretation does not exclude the use of <strong>figures of speech<\/strong>. Indeed, a figure of speech may communicate more clearly, but what it communicates is plain. In other words, behind every figure of speech is a plain meaning, and that is what the interpreter seeks.<\/li><li><strong>Always read with understanding the context<\/strong> in which a verse or passage appears, for this will throw light on its meaning. Beware, for instance, of the speaker who says, &#8220;Now you don&#8217;t need to turn to this verse.&#8221; He may be taking it out of its context and giving it another meaning. It is not only always safe but prudent to read what precedes and what follows.<\/li><li><strong>Recognize the progress of revelation.<\/strong> Remember that the Bible was not handed down all at once as a complete book but that it came from God through many different writers over a period of about 1,600 years. This meant that in the progress of revealing His message to man, God may add or even change in one era what He had given in another. The New Testament adds much that was not revealed in the Old. Furthermore, what God revealed as binding in one period may be rescinded in another (as the prohibition of eating pork, once binding on God&#8217;s people, has been lifted today, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/bible\/?query=1+Tim+4%3A3&amp;version=NIV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1 Tim. 4:3<\/a>). This is most important; otherwise, the Bible would contain apparently unresolvable contradictions (as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/bible\/?query=Matt+10%3A5-7&amp;version=NIV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Matt. 10:5-7<\/a> compared with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/bible\/?query=Matt+28%3A18-20&amp;version=NIV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">28:18-20<\/a>).<\/li><li><strong>Expect the Bible to use phenomenal language.<\/strong> This simply means that it often describes things as they appear to be rather than in precise scientific terms. Speaking of the sun rising or setting (neither of which it does) is an example of this (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/bible\/?query=matt+5%3A45&amp;version=NIV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Matt. 5:45<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/bible\/?query=Mark+1%3A32&amp;version=NIV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mark 1:32<\/a>), but this is a plain and normal way to communicate.<\/li><li><strong>Recognize the important divisions of the Bible<\/strong> when interpreting it. The most basic is the difference between the Old and New Testaments. But there are also different kinds of writings-historical, poetic, prophetic-that must be recognized as different if they are to be interpreted correctly. Other landmarks in the Bible that affect proper interpretation are things like the great covenant made with Abraham (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/bible\/?query=Gen+12%3A1-3&amp;version=NIV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gen. 12:1-3<\/a>) and the one with David (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/bible\/?query=2+Sam+7&amp;version=NIV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2 Sam. 7<\/a>), the mystery of the church as the Body of Christ (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/bible\/?query=Ephesians+3%3A6&amp;version=NIV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eph. 3:6<\/a>), and the difference between law and grace (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/bible\/?query=John+1%3A17&amp;version=NIV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">John 1:17<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/bible\/?query=Rom+6%3A14&amp;version=NIV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rom. 6:14<\/a>).<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>These suggestions are simply facets of the basic concept of plain interpretation. And that is the way God intended His inspired Bible to be understood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#d0d0d0\"><strong>LEAVE A COMMENT:<br>What are some basic principles that have helped you understand the Bible? Let us know below!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-give-it-a-try\">Give it a try!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.olivetree.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/RyrieStudyBibleSocial-1024x580.jpg\" alt=\"Ryrie Study Bible Notes understand the Bible\" class=\"wp-image-49191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/RyrieStudyBibleSocial-1024x580.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/RyrieStudyBibleSocial-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/RyrieStudyBibleSocial-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/RyrieStudyBibleSocial-1536x870.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re itching to put these principles into practice, let the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/store\/product.php?productid=16868\">Ryrie Study Bible Notes<\/a> be your companion! This highly-respected and accessible tool is full of helpful notes, maps, outlines, and articles to aid in understanding the Bible. Add it to your library today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.olivetree.com\/store\/product.php?productid=16868\" style=\"background-color:#77aa3c\">SEE IN STORE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever started reading something, only to find yourself scanning the same paragraph over and over again? Does the Bible&#8217;s length or complexity intimidate you? Do you want to dive deeper into the Word of God? If so, you&#8217;re not alone. 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