Christ tells us that the Word of God is truth.

• But there are so many different beliefs, and apparently all of them come from the Bible, so how can we know? And how can we know the truth when we find apparent contradictions in the Bible?

The Bible itself teaches us how to solve these apparent problems, through clear instructions and parables. When we follow the Scriptures’ advice on how to receive the Word of God, then how we read the Bible makes all the difference. Paul advises us to rightly divide the Word of truth – how can we do so?

• To answer these questions, read in this booklet the basic Principles or Rules of Interpretation, stated as the Bible declares them.