"Biblical interpretation is more than just an intel lectual game that theologians play; it's what opens up lives in Christ and makes them full." With this in mind, the author takes both Bible interpretation and study out of the seminary classroom and the vocabulary of the specialist and brings it down to where most Christians live, as the following sections show:

SECTION I-How to Interpret the Bible

1 Interpretation Is for Everyone

2 General Principles of Interpretation

3 Grammatical Principles of Interpretation

4 Historical Principles ciples of Interpretation

5 Theological Principles of Interpretation

SECTION II How to Study the Bible

6 Bible Study Is for Everyone

7 The Verse Analysis Method of Bible Study

8 The Analytical Method of Bible Study

9 The Synthetic Method of Bible Study

10 The Topical Method of Bible Study

11 The Biographical Method of Bible Study

SECTION III-Improving Your Bible Study Skills

12 Improvement Is for Everyone

13 Observation: The Role of a Detective

14 Interpretation: The Role of a Decision Maker

15 Correlation: The Role of a Coordinator

16 Application: The Role of an Implementor