Studying the bible is a great habit to build, but there are a lot of terms and jargon that gets thrown around that can make understanding what inductive Bible study is and is not. So, let’s clear some things up. Inductive Bible study is a method of studying Scripture that allows the text to speak…
The very first time I did inductive Bible study, it was life changing. Inductive Bible study has helped me experience the Bible in a way that it comes alive in my life. I’ve developed a deeper love for God, His Word, and His work in my life. Inductive Bible study can do the same for…
Ever wonder about the ways that people experience the Bible? Inductive Bible Study and Discovery Bible Study are just two ways people experience the Bible. In some ways they are similar, but they each have unique aspects that bring benefits to both. The Inductive Bible study method is an approach to studying the Bible through…
When I first learned how to do Inductive Bible study it was exciting. I did for my classes in Bible college, but honestly, haven’t done it that much since. Why? Because it is a lot. As a general rule, people have problems with the Inductive Bible study method because it is academic in nature. The…
The inductive Bible study method requires making lots and lots of observations of a passage. This can get overwhelming. As such, coming up with or using marking symbols will make the observation process easier and less overwhelming. The most widely used inductive Bible study marking symbols are from Precept Ministries International or Kari Dent, who…
When I first started marking things in my Bible I was afraid that it was going to be so much that I wouldn’t be able to read the words anymore. I didn’t like that idea. As such, I was (and at times still am) very hesitant to mark things in my Bible. But there is…
When I first started learning the inductive Bible study method, I was so excited to experience the Bible in a new way that I never stopped to think about whether or not it was biblical. What if it wasn’t? What if I was doing something that was not biblical? I didn’t like that idea, so…
When I first started doing inductive Bible studies there was a lot of information to digest and process. I need a way to go through the process one step at a time without feeling overwhelmed. So, I created a list of questions to help guide me. There are lots of questions to ask when doing…