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Inductive Bible Study
What is Inductive Bible Study?
“Inductive” means
using the Bible as
the primary
source of study to
learn about
God and what the Bible teaches. Individual study is the first step. Group discussion based observations and insights from personal study are encouraged. It is in the discussion, for many students, that the lesson begins to “gel”. The discussion confirms, clarifies, and corrects as each student seeks to discover truth for themselves. Discussion of the Bible's truths helps to seal them in our minds and sharing application encourages individuals to live out what they are learning. In this approach, spending time to know what the Bible says, understanding what it means, and living it out in our daily life, results in a life that honors God.
The Inductive Study Method is an investigative approach to the Bible using three basic components: Observation, Interpretation, and Application.Observation teaches you to see exactly what the passage says. It is the basis for accurate interpretation and correct application. Observation answers the question what does the passage say? While observation leads to an accurate understanding of what the Word of God says, interpretation goes a step further and helps you understand what it means. The first step in application is to find out what the Word of God says on any particular subject through accurate observation and correct interpretation of the text. Once you understand what the Word of God teaches, you are then obligated before God to accept that truth and to live by it.
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Precept Resources
Precept Ministries provides
several printed resources and
some free on-line courses
that help you get started
using Inductive Bible Study.
Inductive Bible Study Handout
This link provides access to a
handout that outlines the
I Inductive Bible Study Method
and explains the three main
components of study.
Additional Online Resources
Precept Ministries International was raised up by God for the sole purpose of establishing people in God’s Word to produce reverence for Him.
Blue Letter Bible
Blue Letter Bible provides powerful tools for an in-depth study of God’s Word through a free online reference library, with study tools that are grounded in the historical, conservative Christian faith.
Preceptaustin.org exists to exalt the Name of the Lord by focusing on the Word of the Lord in inductive Bible study, Greek word studies, verse by verse commentaries, and links to edifying, Christ exalting, God glorifying resources.