biblical tension. All of the Bible is inspired, and we must seek out its complete message in order to provide a Scriptural balance to our interpretation. (iii) Look for parallels within the same book, same author or same genre; the Bible is its own best interpreter because it has one author, the Spirit. (e) Use study aids to check your observations of historical setting and occasion (i) study Bibles (ii) Bible encyclopedias, handbooks and dictionaries (iii) Bible introductions (iv) Bible commentaries