Overview of the Inductive Bible Study Method. 3 Steps of Inductive Study. Exploration, Discovery, and Understanding. Basics of the Inductive Method. #1 – The Out Loud Reading. #2 – Color Coding. #3 – Paragraph Titles. #4 – Horizontal Charts. Examples of a Horizontal Chart.
1. Observation. The Observation stage of inductive Bible study involves reading the text closely and making sure you understand the basic details of the passage. In Observation you ask the basic questions of who, what, when, where, why, and how.
Inductive Bible study : a comprehensive guide to the practice of hermeneutics / David R. Bauer, Robert A. Traina. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references (p. ) and indexes. ISBN 978-0-8010-2767-3 (cloth) 1. Bible—Hermeneutics. 2. Bible—Study and teaching. I. Traina, Robert A. (Robert An-gelo), 1921– II. Title. BS476.B39 2011 220.601 ...
The Inductive Bible Study Method. I. Read the text multiple times II. Observation. III. IV. – What do I see in the text? • The 5 W’s (Who, What, Where, When, Why) • Other key observations: o Repeated words or phrases. o Anything that can be put into a list. o Words that indicate a change in topic or theme. o Contrasts. o Cause and effect words.
The Inductive Bible Study Method A. So what is involved in the inductive study? 1. Seeing the truth for yourself (Observation) 2. Finding out the meaning (Interpretation) 3. Applying that meaning to your life (Application) B. The 3 Steps of Inductive Bible Study 1. OBSERVATION a. Reading the text several times allows you to dig deeper than the ...
Inductive study, a method that brings you directly to the Word of God apart from another’s understanding or interpretation of the text, involves three skills: observation, interpretation, and application. OBSERVATION. Begin with Prayer.
The Inductive Bible Study Method is a way to study the text, with a “God-centered” lens. The student seeks to dig in the text to find the original meaning and the correct interpretation that leads to proper application of God’s Word, in action, in her life.
The inductive method is an investigative way of studying Scripture that can be used by both new and seasoned students alike. It’s a powerful tool for those who want to learn how to study Scripture well. When applied properly, the inductive method will provide a better overall understanding of a passage—what it
Inductive study, a method that brings you directly to the Word of God apart from another’s understanding or interpretation of the text, involves three skills: observation, interpretation, and application.
Inductive. BIBLE STUDY. These steps follow the inductive method’s process of observation, interpretation, and application. 1. BACKGROUND. Who is the author? Why was it written? Learn the historical background, dates, key people and so on. Some Bibles have summaries at the beginning of each book that will provide some of this information.