Inductive Bible Study
Inductive Bible Study Interpretation – What does the text mean?
Remember, the Bible means what it says, Focus on what it says Study the Context - Let Scripture explain Scripture Look for Key Words
Principles of Right Interpretation
Principles of Right Interpretation The Bible is made up of words
Principles of Right Interpretation The Bible is made up of words Jesus is called the Word
Principles of Right Interpretation The Bible is made up of words Jesus is called the Word In the Beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God. – John 1:1
Principles of Right Interpretation 2. Key words unlock the meaning of a text
Principles of Right Interpretation 2. Key words unlock the meaning of a text Fastest most effective way into the meaning of a text is with key words
Principles of Right Interpretation 4 Types of Key Words
Principles of Right Interpretation 4 Types of Key Words Unclear – words you do not know the meaning of
Principles of Right Interpretation 4 Types of Key Words Unclear – words you do not know the meaning of Theological – Bible words filled with doctrinal meaning
Principles of Right Interpretation 4 Types of Key Words Unclear – words you do not know the meaning of Theological – Bible words filled with doctrinal meaning Repeated words – words that appear multiple times
Principles of Right Interpretation 4 Types of Key Words Unclear – words you do not know the meaning of Theological – Bible words filled with doctrinal meaning Repeated words – words that appear multiple times Grammatical words – different parts of speech
Principles of Right Interpretation 4 Ways to Define Key Words
Principles of Right Interpretation 4 Ways to Define Key Words Dictionary – problem is it gives modern meaning
Principles of Right Interpretation 4 Ways to Define Key Words Dictionary – problem is it gives modern meaning Context – does the text explain the meaning
Principles of Right Interpretation 4 Ways to Define Key Words Dictionary – problem is it gives modern meaning Context – does the text explain the meaning Concordance – how is the word used throughout Bible
Principles of Right Interpretation Dictionary – problem is it gives modern meaning Context – does the text explain the meaning Concordance – how is the word used throughout Bible Bible helps – Lexicons, Commentaries, Historical, Online Blueletterbible.org
Inductive Bible Study Application – How do I respond to the text?
Remember, We must always be able to draw a straight line from Observation to Application
Principles of Application 5 Types of Application
Principles of Application 5 Types of Application Sins to avoid
Principles of Application 5 Types of Application Sins to avoid Promises to Claim
Principles of Application 5 Types of Application Sins to avoid Promises to Claim Actions to Take
Principles of Application 5 Types of Application Sins to avoid Promises to Claim Actions to Take Commands to Obey
Principles of Application 5 Types of Application Sins to avoid Promises to Claim Actions to Take Commands to Obey Examples to Follow