C. Michael Patton at Reclaiming the Mind Ministries has some great posts up on "The Exegetical Process" - Links here and here.
His diagram/chart is particularly helpful; clarifying the necessity of understanding the intent of the original speaker and/or writer before trying to apply a Bible passage to today. The basic hermeneutical principle is "A Scripture passage can not mean what it never meant.
I recommend reading the entire posts. Their Parchment & Pen blog is usually a great resource.
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