Do You Want to Study the Bible?

The Bible declares that it is the voice of God recorded for the benefit of His creation. If you have a desire to study the Bible, it is because God wants to speak to you. God’s primary means of speaking to mankind is through the Bible. No matter what other people say about God, or experiences you or others have, it all must be tested by the Word of God, the Bible. Inductive Bible study is the best way to become established in God’s word.

What is the Difference Between Reading the Bible and Studying the Bible?

The main difference between reading the Bible and studying the Bible is seen in the result. Many people read the Bible either as duty or a ritual or in the same way as they might read a novel; they read it for information and to pass the time. Those who study the Bible usually want to know God, know what God is like and what He expects from them.

Like any course of study, Bible study takes time and should result in a changed life. You don’t go to school for any length of time without it changing your life. In an even greater way, effective Bible study should result in changes to our moral character, our world-view, our relationships, and our eternity. Deuteronomy 32:47, 1 Thessalonians 2:13

What Is Inductive Bible Study?

Precept Ministries establishes people in God’s Word using Inductive Bible Study. “Inductive” means we use the Bible as the primary source of study to learn about God and what the Bible teaches. Precept Bible studies and training workshops are designed to equip you with inductive study tools so you can discover truth for yourself.

The Method.

Individual Bible study is the first step. In this step you personally investigate the Scriptures using the Inductive Bible study method.

The next step of group discussion based observations and insights from personal study is strongly 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.
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