Interpreting and Applying the Bible: A Non-Scholar's Guide by Scott Rogers

Reading the Bible is such an important part of the Christian’s life. Many have read the Bible but lack a basic understanding of how to interpret and apply it to their own lives. But with so many opinions on the Bible, why should the average person attempt to interpret it? Shouldn’t we just rely on the experts and commentaries? Author Scott Rogers believes the Scriptures were not meant to be a mystery — they were written for and meant to be understood by the average person. Believers should know how to interpret the Bible for themselves, as it is spiritual food and nourishment. But most of us are not biblical scholars, and just want to understand the essential and foundational truths and be able to apply them to our lives on a daily basis. This book is a handy guide and quick reference for the non-scholar who doesn't have the time to invest huge amounts of time in biblical research. In a concise and understandable manner, Scott provides universally accepted principles for interpreting the Bible. The basic tools are provided to help the average Christian read the Bible and understand it. Use of these tools will help Christians discern what they hear from the multitude of sources in the religious arena. Of course, the end goal of reading the Bible is applying it to our lives. This book also provides a good practical discussion on the application of Scripture. Included is a concise section on the thorny and commonly misunderstood topic of how the Old Testament laws apply to the New Testament believer.