Understanding the Bible

How the Word of God, given to man, becomes known is a matter of approaching the Scriptures using normal literal, grammatical, historical principles in their reading. Not interpreting the Word of God literally for what it clearly and plainly says erodes the very foundation the church has been built upon. The same Spirit of God who moved men to write the Scriptures gives understanding to the reader so that what God meant by what He said, that He too superintended the writing and recording of, is knowable and understandable. By such means He has revealed and provided Truth necessary for man to have to be in the relationship with Him that He created man to have. To reject the Truth, deny the Truth, or distort the Truth not only leads to confusion but left uncorrected leads away from the only means of salvation, Jesus Christ, Who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Believers caught up in the deception are responsible for the Word of God they know, believe, and therein have the guiding means to make corrections to their thinking, life, and practice. The indwelling Holy Spirit will work in the heart of God’s people to enlighten, to provoke, and bring conviction as needed in their pursuit of holiness and godliness.