The (CLBV) Clarified Bible New Testament follows 5 basic Principles of Biblical Interpretation or Hermeneutics.
Principle 1 – Scripturally
Scripture must always be interpreted by scripture. The entirety of the New Testament is only ever interpreted through the lens of the Old Testament. Additionally, the New Testament Writings and Revelation must be interpreted through the lens of the 4 Gospels. Jesus said,
These are the words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things must be fulfilled which were written in the Law (Torah) of Moses and in the Prophets (Nevi’im) and in the Psalms concerning Me” – Luke 24:44 CLBV.
Principle 2- Literally
All Scriptures are interpreted using their plane, normal and natural meaning.
Principle 3- Contextually
Scripture can only be and is only properly understood when interpreted within the proper context in which it is found. Scripture is interpreted by the surrounding text.
Principle 4 – Grammatically
Scripture cannot be fully understood unless the grammar of the passage is understood. This applies to all languages in which scripture is rendered.
Principle 5 – Historically and Culturally
Scripture must be and can only ever be interpreted in the historical and cultural context in which the events within the Scriptures took place. It cannot ever be interpreted in the context of any modern secular socio-political ideologies.
By Aubrey S. Marshall
