Creative Bible Teacher’s Inductive Bible Study Method

Observation

• Studying and recording the setting, context, and structure of the passage so one can determine what the author was communicating to his original audience.

• One must closely examine the details of the passage like one does with a magnifying glass.

Interpretation

• Taking details gleaned through observation and determining what they mean.

• It’s like taking one language and translating it to another.

Generalization

• Determining and summarizing the main point or overarching theme of the passage.

• It involves finding the key principle of the passge.

Application

• Determining the significance of the truths communicated in the passage.

• Because the Bible is God’s Word discovering the meaning of the passage is an urgent matter.

Implementation

• Determining what must change in ones life based on the meaning of the passage.

• If one implements the truths of God’s Word, his life with change. Spiritual growth will take place and spiritual fruit will become visible.