What is Inductive Bible Study?

You may be asking yourself exactly "What is inductive Bible study?" And wondering why should you be interested in inductive Bible study. These are indeed valid question that perhaps we can answer here.

Inductive Bible Study - Method Of Bible Study

There are many approaches or methods that can be used to study the Bible. Some are undoubtedly better than others, some require more work than others and some are more profitable than others. You might do a book study, devotional study, a topical study, listen to a sermon, or even a character study. I've seen is written that there are 32 methods for studying the Bible.

Suffice it to say, that the best approach is the one that helps YOU understand God's word for yourself so that YOU know what you believe because YOU studied it for yourself. And after all of that is said and done, then you can live your life in light of that truth you have learned. The inductive Bible study method will help you accomplish these things.

Inductive Bible Study - 3 Simple Steps

• Observation - determining what the passage of scripture says (Read and Mark)
• Interpretation - figuring out what the passage means (Understand)
• Application - applying the truths learned to your life (Do it!)

Learning the three skills involved in inductive Bible study is something anyone can do if they put their mind to it.  There is something incredibly powerful about rolling up your sleeves and digging into truth for yourself.

I don't know your favorite food.  But whatever it is, which would you prefer --- for someone sit down at your place at the table and smell, taste, chew, and savor your portion and then describe the wonderful treat to you OR would you like to pull up a chair and experience the full portion for yourself.  This is what learning the inductive Bible study method is like.  You will simply be amazed at what you see that you never saw before.

Inductive Bible Study is not Difficult

Are you willing to sit down and color like a child? (mark key words) 
Are you willing to suspend your "soundbite" religion?
Will you risk approaching the Word of God without preconceptions?

If you answer yes to any or all of these questions, then you are in for an awesome experience! You can learn the inductive Bible study and mine the truths of God's word for yourself.

Sweeter than Chocolate is an Inductive Bible Study of Psalm 119

Pam Gillaspie has incorporated the tried and true inductive Bible study method throughout the Sweeter than Chocolate study of Psalm 119. This study is designed to challenge the experience inductive Bible study student and coach the newcomer along, too.  This newest inductive Bible study release is a terrific introduction to this powerful method with life changing application in every lesson.

Choose Sweeter than Chocolate as your first inductive Bible study --- Don't let someone else eat your treat --- Taste and see that the Word of God is sweet, Sweeter than Chocolate!

Sweet Words and Real Solutions from God's Book