This document outlines the steps of inductive Bible study: observation of the text, interpretation of its meaning, generalization of principles from the text, application of those principles to one's own life, and implementation of what is learned from the Bible passage.
Inductive Bible Study
Seeking to find what the Bible has to say, not what we want it to say
Five steps
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Observation
First step in inductive Bible Study
Answers question what does the text say?
Also important to research author and audience
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Interpretation
Second step in inductive Bible Study
Answers question what does it mean?
Goal is to find the authors intended meaning as expressed in the text
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Generalization
Third step in inductive Bible Study
Looking for the general principle
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Application
Fourth step in inductive Bible Study
Answers the question, Now what should I do in response to this truth?
We often want to hear, but not to do. If we apply it, we have to change. This photo was used to remind us to be doers, not only hearers.
Implementation
Final step in inductive Bible Study
Taking our application point and putting it into action
This photo was selected to remind us to put what we hear into action!