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1. Scripture is consistent. There are two concepts that are core to Alpha & Omega Christianity, to know yourself and the Law of Agape (to love God, your neighbors, your enemies, and yourself). Accepted scripture is consistent with this. Interpretations need to be consistent with this as well.

2. Scripture has context. Each scripture was written by someone coming from a specific time, specific area, and had an intended audience in mind. When reading take the role of the intended audience and get into their frame of mind. What may not make sense to us in our time and location, was clear to those living in that time and location.

3. Scripture is layered. There are multiple correct interpretations due to scripture "speaking" to us on different levels of thinking. These levels build and complement each other.

4. Scripture is always personal. Whatever lessons you learn are meant for you. Apply caution before saying that those lessons apply to others.

5. Scripture is symbolic. Many objects, actions, numbers, people, etc... are symbols explaining something deeper that cannot be put in words completely. If a literal interpretation is not making sense, look at these things as symbols and see if the meaning becomes clearer.

I would think so but for some texts I'm not sure. I have my doubts about it working for 1 and 2 Timothy since they were primarily written to counter rivaling theologies but the authors of these texts could have had something deeper in mind.