Everything we've ever posted about the literary-grammatical-historical method:

the approach to Scripture that seeks authorial intent via comprehensive contextual analysis.

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The Context Compass

Interpreting Scripture can feel like wandering in the wilderness—every verse pulling a different way. The Context Compass (C12) offers bearings: twelve “directions” of context that orient us to author, history, genre, and theology. Not a rigid map, but a compass—guiding readers toward clarity without losing the text’s voice.

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Pigeons and Parrots

When reading Scripture, the plain sense is usually the safest ground. Yet too often we chase exotic interpretations—“parrots” instead of “pigeons.” Occam’s Razor reminds us: avoid stacking assumptions. God’s Word transforms us best when we let context, not speculation, guide its meaning.

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Free Grace and Deconstruction

Deconstruction isn’t just doubt or hurt—it’s a spiritual crisis where faith is dismantled and tested. Some walk away, others distort, but many rebuild or deepen their trust in Christ. Free Grace offers a uniquely fear-free environment where love, assurance, and truth can guide people through the chaos.

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The Problems of Allegorical Interpretation

When allegorical interpretation ignores grammar, history, and authorial intent, it breeds chaos—overloading words, merging unrelated contexts, and inventing hidden codes. The result is subjective “truth” that weakens Scripture’s authority. Here’s how these errors work—and what to do instead.

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