Inductive Bible Study (IBS) -
some Personal Testimonies
"I'm no longer afraid to read the Bible now that I've discovered the tool of inductive Bible study."
"Precepts has deepened my understanding of the Bible, increased my interest in the Bible, and strengthened my faith. I left after the first session feeling like my Dad had given me the keys to his car - excited and couldn't wait to get in it. On the way home I decided to start Genesis 1 and use the Precepts tools of observation, interpretation and looking for the application to my life. 6 weeks later I'm finished Genesis 9 and am actually looking forward to reading through Leviticus to see what it has to say to deepen my knowledge and impact my life. I am also wanting to spend more time reading my Bible now. Most importantly, the application from the text has helped me in practical life issues and I have become closer to God too." [A young woman after completing the 40 Minute study How to Make Choices You Won't Regret in a church group led by the National Coordinators.]
"I really look forward to reading all the responses from the others in the group. It reminds me of when I was a child and I couldn't wait for the Girls Crystal (a girls' magazine, which I think you'll be too young to remember) to come out!!" [An e-PUP student, waiting for the 'virtual group' discussion document to be emailed.]
"Circumstances led to my being sent to prison. During my current incarceration I have committed myself to the Lord. The prison system has provided drug counselling, but I have had the best counseller, the Counsellor, the Holy Spirit, to guide me into deep healing and deliverance from my drug issues. I have been guided by many excellent resources through Precept Ministries. One vital influence during the early days of my reborn spirit through Christ is the living example of God's unconditional love as shown through His children." [Testimony written from a Scottish prison.]
"I am being blessed daily purely by looking more deeply into God's word. I have never undertaken a Precept study before, but I am already seeing things I had not seen before, despite having read Revelation in the past." [An e-PUP student using the Revelation Part 1 PUP study.]
See 'Hey Jude!' for the testimony of an e-PUP student who completed the PUP course on the book of Jude.
"We have been doing Kay's Lord series of studies and these have been so rewarding to us and they have really been true food to us."
"Last week during my regular house group meeting I was amazed to observe a big change in the people who were studying the word of God with the help of Precept. What was obvious to me was a new, genuine enthusiasm and vitality about these people's attitude to the Bible. I think in today's world of political correctness and relative truths, the only real hope for the world lies in people studying the scriptures accurately, and applying it to our lives. Precept helps us do this." [A new member of a Precept study group.]
"I have always been concerned about studying what Scripture actually says rather than man's view. I think Precepts method is a very good way to study the text itself."
"Since doing the Money & Possessions 40 Minute study, I have really come to understand about being accountable with money and that it's God money to start with!! I now find it easy to cut back as I WANT to spend wisely. I now have a better appreciation of the things I buy and no longer feel that massive pull into the clothes/bargain section and can do my shopping with a list and stick to it!!! Great news!"
