Inductive Bible Study

From Theologica

Overview

• Observation - What do I see?
  1. Terms - key words crucial to the text
  2. Structure
     1. Grammatical
     2. Literary (Question/Answer, Climax, Resolution, Cause and Effect)
  3. Literary Form (Genre)
  4. Atmosphere
     1. Author's perspective
     2. Some historical context
• Interpretation - What does it mean?
  1. Questions - ask 'em all!!!
  2. Answers - Result from observation
  3. Integration - reconsctruct what you've just taken apart
• Application - So What?
  1. How does it work for me?
  2. How does it work for others
  3. Questions to ask
     1. Is there an example to follow?
     2. Is there a sin to avoid?
     3. Is there a promise to claim?
     4. Is there a prayer to repeat?
     5. Is there a command to obey?
     6. Is there a condition to meet?
     7. Is there a verse to memorize?
     8. Is there an error to mark?
     9. Is there a challence to face?

Observation, Interpretation, and Application