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Dispensational theology uses the literal interpretation method of reading and studying the scriptures. The foundational Bible verse of this hermeneutical approach relies on 2 Timothy which states, “Study to show thyself approved, a workman that needeth not be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” (KJV, 1769.). There have been many historical debates by scholars and theologians on this form of interpretation. The literal approach to analyzing the Bible allows for the reader to understand what the author was intending to say without the reader's personal opinion on the matter. It relies on scripture defining itself by comparing verses throughout and allowing the words to say what it means and mean what it says. When applying this method of hermeneutics it allows for the Holy Spirit to teach you the Bible and the reader naturally concludes that God has revealed Himself and His plans by the means of progressive revelation. This means God revealed certain truths and information to different people at different points of time throughout history. Also, through the literal interpretation of scripture you can learn more about God's plan and find the patterns, relevancy and prophecies He revealed. It is like “connecting the dots” so to speak, in regards to how God uses the Holy Spirit to teach you and it allows for inerrancy versus man teaching or withholding information, as seen in the past by the church and Jews in the Old Testament. When using the literal method sometimes it is found that the author has written in the form of an allegory, such as Jesus speaking in parables. Therefore it has to be interpreted just as the author intended. Some scholars of dispensational theology have likened the study and structure of the Bible in regards to God's plan for salvation using the Greek word “oikonomia” or dispensation, found in Luke 16. Also it is found in Ephesians 3:2 stating, Gods “dispensation of the grace”