The Problem with Literal-Only Bible Reading. Why God Gave Us More Than One Way to Communicate Truth. Few mistakes have caused more confusion in biblical interpretation than the assumption that every passage of Scripture must be read in the exact same way. While Christians rightly affirm that the Bible is true, many unintentionally adopt a method that treats every sentence as if it were intended to function as straightforward historical prose.

Exegesis & Hermeneutics: How to Handle the Word of Truth. Every false doctrine begins with a failure of interpretation. Some twist Scripture to fit their biases; others never learn to read it properly. The danger is ancient. Paul warned Timothy to “accurately handle the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15).