[american colleen]

Because the best interpreter is God Himself, and by letting Scripture interpret Scripture we are letting God, the Author of the Bible tell us what He means by what He said.

Isn't this circular reasoning?

[PayNoAttentionManBehindCurtain]

No it's common sense reasoning. Have you ever tried it, I don't mean common sense:), I mean reading the bible on your own following these rules of intrepratation? Do you really believe a man could say better what God means then God?

Becky

[Cvengr]

by letting Scripture interpret Scripture ...

Might be better understood by stating ..."By letting (some verses of) Scripture interpret (other passages of) Scripture..."

This is one of the guiding principles used in discerning what has become known as the Canon of Scripture contained in the Holy Bible. Many Books were considered canonical because Christ referred to them in His ministry. Others were first hand accounts which reinforced one another on many same events. In regards to Prophecy, many passages are directly interpretted in following verses.

[fortheDeclaration]

Because the best interpreter is God Himself, and by letting Scripture interpret Scripture we are letting God, the Author of the Bible tell us what He means by what He said. Isn't this circular reasoning

Not at all, the Holy Spirit will reveal the truth, if the right motives are present and the correct method is followed.

However,unless the Holy Spirit reveal it, we cannot understand, since it the Holy Spirit who guides us in all truth (Jn.16:13)