What is Inductive Bible Study?
Inductive Bible Study (IBS) is a simple, easy to learn, practical and highly effective way to read the Bible - for adults, young people and children.
So what does 'inductive' mean?
Simply that we go to the Bible first to find out what God is saying in and through His Word.
But - how do we do this?
1. Observation - first, we carefully examine the text to see exactly what it says.
2. Interpretation - next, we carefully consider the text to understand exactly what it means - in context!
3. Application - last (but far from least!), we prayerfully consider if what we have discovered in God's Word should change the way we live.
For a fuller explanation of the inductive study method, download the IBS Overview here.
(If you are unable to open the IBS Overview above or the 'lightning studies' below, you may need to install 'Adobe Reader' software on your computer. Click the icon on the right to link to the Adobe website, where a free download is available.)
Want to have a go? Try a 'lightning study'!
You'll be amazed at the fresh insights you can discover, even in familiar and much-loved Bible passages, using inductive study methods. A great place to start is to tackle a 'lightning study', which take 10-15 minutes to complete.
Example of a single page 'lightning study'(See below to download full size versions!)
Just click on a link below to download the study of your choice, print it off, and follow the instructions - and, if you would like to talk it through, please contact us and we will be pleased to help.
- The LORD is my shepherd (Psalm 23)
- Trust in God (Psalm 56)
- The Great Commission (Matthew 28: 16-20)
- Jesus, the Light of the world (John 1: 1-18)
- Jesus prays for His disciples (John 17: 13-23)
- Who Pays for our Sins and Offers Salvation? (Isaiah 52 & 53)
- Living as God's Restrainer of Evil (1 & 2 Thessalonians) (A 'See It for Yourself' study from Precept Ministries International)
I'd like to know more - so, what next?
Have a look at the How do I get started? page - and be encouraged by the testimonies of others!
