The art of biblical study and interpretation is a seemingly intimidating task, or at least it should be, as it isnecessary and holds incredible implications regarding its rightness orwrongness. Said another way, one who holds the duty of interpretation,especially in teaching, is given a serious job and will be held accountable forwhat he or she presents to the body of Christ. I contend that the role ofteaching is a noble but solemn one and have, therefore, adapted my own processof study and interpretation for anyone seeking to employ a tested-and-triedprogression in the art of biblical interpretation. The steps I will examinehave been utilized by myself and largely by many others who have endeavored tointerpret Scripture. I will highlight an eight-step sequence of events thatwill confidently aid in one’s study of Scripture. While humanity is fallen and,thus, imperfect, the process offered here will help in ensuring that one whointerprets Scripture holds a precise and accurate understanding of Scripturewith little room for error.[1]

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[1]It should be noted that human understanding always holds the danger ofmisinterpretation. No teacher is perfect, but in trusting the one who isperfect (the Holy Spirit), he or she may eliminate the proclivity to mistakes.Even so, one who studies Scripture must be open to the guidance of the HolySpirit and even the possibility of a shift in hermeneutics as God the Spiritguides him or her in study.