1. The Christo-Centric Principle John 5:39 Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.

2. Definition The central message of all Scripture is Christ The central message of all Scripture is Christ Martin Luther wrote that the Bible is a Christ- centered book Martin Luther wrote that the Bible is a Christ- centered book This principle is further defined through 6 points This principle is further defined through 6 points

3. Points of Definition The mind of God is eternally centered in Christ The mind of God is eternally centered in Christ The thoughts and ministry of the angels of light are centered in Christ The thoughts and ministry of the angels of light are centered in Christ All santanic hatred and schemes are centered at Christ All santanic hatred and schemes are centered at Christ All human hopes are, and human occupations should be, centered in Christ All human hopes are, and human occupations should be, centered in Christ The universe in creation is centered in Christ The universe in creation is centered in Christ The entire Bible is centered in Christ The entire Bible is centered in Christ

4. Old Testament Understanding II Cor. 3:14-16 II Cor. 3:14-16 Hebrews 10:7 Hebrews 10:7 Luke 24:27 & 44 Luke 24:27 & 44 Acts 10:43 Acts 10:43 John 1:45 John 1:45 Col. 1:18 Col. 1:18

5. Guidelines The ultimate purpose of the written Word is to bring us to Christ The ultimate purpose of the written Word is to bring us to Christ This principle is used only when the verse or passage speaks of Christ: This principle is used only when the verse or passage speaks of Christ: Characteristically (Typically or Symbolically) Characteristically (Typically or Symbolically) Prophetically Prophetically Historically Historically Doctrinally Doctrinally