I. Introduction: Interpreting Wrongly is Easy. Genesis 3:1

A. Hath God said? Genesis 3:1

B. Instant poor interpretation: Just add sin. Ephesians 2:1-3 2 Peter 3:9; Psalm 56:5

C. Examples demonstrating how easy Romans 9:13; Matthew 25:46 2 Peter 3:9; 

II. Interpreting Rightly is Not Hard, but It is Spiritual.

A. Know your place (God’s Word, not opinion). James 4:10; Psalm 104:29; Col 3:16

B. Know the Author. 1 Corinthians 2:14

C. There is a right and wrong way to interpret.

III. Basics of Interpretation

A. What Does it Say (Grammatically and Historically)?

B. What Does it Mean (To Author and Original Reader)? Psalm 56:5

C. What Do I Do (for God’s glory)? James 1:22 James 1:22