Use a literary, canonical, grammatical-historical hermeneutic to interpret and apply Scripture.
Explain the importance of genre, context, culture, and word usage in biblical interpretation.
Utilize biblical theology for understanding individual passages and important biblical themes in light of the whole message of the Bible and its climax in the person and work of Christ.
Study the Bible using other resources, such as: commentaries, lexicons, concordances, and works of theology.
Develop a personal strategy for interpreting and applying Scripture alongside a community of believers.