Why are there so many differing interpretations of what the Bible teaches? Doesn't much of the New Testament contradict the Old Testament teaching? Do I need a Bible college degree to understand the Bible? Great questions. Most of the confusion is a result of violating the basic guidelines of reading the Bible and not knowing the 26 rules of effective Bible study. This easy to read and practical book lays out five simple guidelines for Bible study; thirteen overview principles and then the twenty-six rules of Bible study complete with several examples.