Bible Principles of Interpretation

The Bible itself lays out clear and simple principles for interpretation of prophecy and of scripture in general. It is when those principles are ignored or stretched that we have difficulty with many “winds of doctrine” and conflicting interpretations of prophecy. In his customary, straightforward style, Louis Were clearly outlines the thirteen principles of biblical interpretation—and specifically of prophetic interpretation—beginning with the foremost principle that all interpretation must reveal Christ and make Him the center.

This book will build a sound structure of general principles, followed by more specific rules that apply to correctly interpreting the prophecies of Daniel and Revelation. By following the rules of prophetic interpretation already laid out in Scripture, one can avoid the pitfalls and dangers of interpretation that are rampant within the realm of Christianity today. “There are great laws that govern the world of nature, and spiritual things are controlled by principles equally certain” (9T 221). In studying this small volume, you can be certain that you have these foundation stones solidly beneath you in your own study.

Paper, 96 pages.

Table of Contents:

1. The Interpretation Must Reveal Christ and Make Him the Center
2. Compare Scripture With Scripture for Clearer Light
3. The Things of Israel Now Belong to the Church
4. The Gospel in Every Passage and Prophecy
5. The Law of Growth or Development: the Principle of Repeat and Enlarge—The Repetition Contains an Explanation
6. The Law of the Worldwide Symbolized by the Local
7. The Law of the Significance of Bible Names
8. The Law Governing “Spiritual” Interpretations
9. Observe the Deep, Inner Meaning—Not Alone What Is on the Surface
10. The Design of the Book of Revelation—All the Laws of Interpretation Show That the Gathering of the Nations to “Armageddon” Must Commence Before Probation Closes
11. New Testament Principles Determine the Interpretation of the Latter Portion of Daniel 11
12. “Double” and “Triple” Applications of Prophecy “Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth” (2 Tim. 2:15)
13. The Principle of the “Triple” Application Revealed in the Apocalypse