A summary of some of the basic principles of biblical interpretation that will help members make the Bible impactful to their lives.

COMA:

• Context – what is the historical and literary context
• Observation – theme, repeated words, truths about God
• Message – SPECS
  • Sin to confess
  • Promise to claim
  • Example to follow
  • Command to obey
  • Statement about God
• Application
  • Personal and particular – how specifically does it apply to your life.
  • Pen and Paper – write it down
  • Pray and pray