The Law of First Usage

"There's a simple principle of Bible study usually called the law of first usage. It's impressively consistent, in that it simply notes that the first time you encounter an idea or principle in the Bible, you will generally find its first usage defines the idea's usage throughout God's Word--the concept will be consistent in intent and meaning throughout the Scriptures, as it is found in its first occurrence." --Jack Hayford



Living the Spirit Formed Life: Growing in the 10 Principles of Spirit-Filled Discipleship. Regal: Ventura, California (2001) page 100