Bible Study Seminar.

Bible Study Seminar

Seminar Content Part 1: Importance of Bible Study
Part 2: Inductive Bible Study 1 Part 3: Inductive Bible Study 2 Part 4: Associative Bible Study Part 5: Devotional Bible Study

Inductive Study vs. Deductive Study Parables of Jesus:
Deductive reasoning is a subtractive process. Reasoning from the general to the specific.

Deductive reasoning is a subtractive process. Reasoning from the general to the specific. Example: Eliminate possible causes of a problem until the cause is found.

Deductive reasoning is a subtractive process. Reasoning from the general to the specific. Example: Eliminate possible causes of a problem until the cause is found. Application: Why won’t my car start?

Inductive reasoning is an additive process. Reasoning from the specific to the general.

Inductive reasoning is an additive process. Reasoning from the specific to the general. Example: Accumulate information until a conclusion can be reached.

Inductive reasoning is an additive process. Reasoning from the specific to the general. Example: Accumulate information until a conclusion can be reached. Application: Motive + Means + Opportunity = Guilty

Why doesn’t everybody understand scripture the same way?
Parables of Jesus: Why doesn’t everybody understand scripture the same way?

Our Mind Is Like A Filter
Some ideas come through Some ideas are blocked

Some ideas come through Factors: Intelligence Some ideas are blocked

Some ideas come through Factors: Intelligence Maturity Some ideas are blocked

Some ideas come through Factors: Intelligence Maturity Experience Some ideas are blocked

Some ideas come through Factors: Intelligence Maturity Experience Opinion Some ideas are blocked

Some ideas come through Factors: Intelligence Maturity Experience Opinion Intent Some ideas are blocked

To understand Scripture properly: Parables of Jesus:
We must filter out religious error.

We must filter out religious error. Paul: “I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also” (1 Corinthians 14:15).

We must filter out religious error. Paul: “I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also” (1 Corinthians 14:15). We must approach Bible study with this same attitude.

We must filter out religious error. Paul: “I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also” (1 Corinthians 14:15). We must approach Bible study with this same attitude. We must view the Scripture through the proper lens.

We read the Bible through various lenses:
Three Lenses of Interpretation: What does this text mean?

Three Lenses of Interpretation: What does this text mean? What does this text mean to me?

Three Lenses of Interpretation: What does this text mean? What does this text mean to me? How can I apply this Bible knowledge to my Christian life?.

Step 1: Observation Step 1: Observation

Step 1: Observation Step 1: Observation Step 2: Interpretation

Step 1: Observation Step 1: Observation Step 2: Interpretation Step 3: Application

What is the meaning of this scripture?
Step 1: Observation What is the meaning of this scripture? Step 1: Observation What facts can I discover in this scripture?

Step 1: Observation What is the meaning of this scripture? Step 1: Observation What facts can I discover in this scripture? How can I analyze the facts to find meaning?

Step 1: Observation What is the meaning of this scripture? Step 1: Observation What facts can I discover in this scripture? How can I analyze the facts to find meaning? What is the context of this particular scripture?

What does this Scripture mean to me?
Step 1: Observation What does this Scripture mean to me? Step 2: Interpretation I know that each reader will find a different meaning based on experience and need.

Step 1: Observation What does this Scripture mean to me? Step 2: Interpretation I know that each reader will find a different meaning based on experience and need. What does this scripture say to me at this point in my Christian life?

Step 1: Observation What does this Scripture mean to me? Step 2: Interpretation I know that each reader will find a different meaning based on experience and need. What does this scripture say to me at this point in my Christian life? Do I need to read more, pray more, or discuss this scripture with a Christian friend?

How can I put into practice what I have read?
Step 1: Observation How can I put into practice what I have read? Step 3: Application I will ask God to make His truth obvious to me.

Step 1: Observation How can I put into practice what I have read? Step 3: Application I will ask God to make His truth obvious to me. I will let Scripture speak for itself.

Step 1: Observation How can I put into practice what I have read? Step 3: Application I will ask God to make His truth obvious to me. I will let Scripture speak for itself. I will make this scripture part of my Christian life.

Step 1: Observation How can I put into practice what I have read? Step 3: Application I will ask God to make His truth obvious to me. I will let Scripture speak for itself. I will make this scripture part of my Christian life. I will change my life to conform to the will of God.

Observation—Interpretation—Application
Step 1: Observation Observation—Interpretation—Application Practicing Inductive Bible Study John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

Step 1: Observation Observation—Interpretation—Application Practicing Inductive Bible Study John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” Context: Jesus speaks to Nicodemus about the New Birth. The New Birth involves faith. “The Serpent in the Wilderness” (verses 14-15).

Step 1: Observation What is the meaning of this scripture? Step 1: Observation

Step 1: Observation What is the meaning of this scripture? Step 1: Observation God loved (loves) the world.

Step 1: Observation What is the meaning of this scripture? Step 1: Observation God loved (loves) the world. God gave His only begotten son.

Step 1: Observation What is the meaning of this scripture? Step 1: Observation God loved (loves) the world. God gave His only begotten son. God wants everyone to believe in Him.

Step 1: Observation What is the meaning of this scripture? Step 1: Observation God loved (loves) the world. God gave His only begotten son. God wants everyone to believe in Him. Those who believe in God will not perish.

Step 1: Observation What is the meaning of this scripture? Step 1: Observation God loved (loves) the world. God gave His only begotten son. God wants everyone to believe in Him. Those who believe in God will not perish. God gives eternal life to all who believe.

Step 1: Observation What does this Scripture mean to me? Step 2: Interpretation

Step 1: Observation What does this Scripture mean to me? Step 2: Interpretation I am in the world; therefore, God loves me.

Step 1: Observation What does this Scripture mean to me? Step 2: Interpretation I am in the world; therefore, God loves me. God gave His Son for me.

Step 1: Observation What does this Scripture mean to me? Step 2: Interpretation I am in the world; therefore, God loves me. God gave His Son for me. I do not need to perish.

Step 1: Observation What does this Scripture mean to me? Step 2: Interpretation I am in the world; therefore, God loves me. God gave His Son for me. I do not need to perish. I can have eternal life.

Step 1: Observation How can I put into practice what I have read? Step 3: Application

Step 1: Observation How can I put into practice what I have read? Step 3: Application To have eternal life, I must believe in Jesus.

Step 1: Observation How can I put into practice what I have read? Step 3: Application To have eternal life, I must believe in Jesus. The context emphasizes obedient faith.

Step 1: Observation How can I put into practice what I have read? Step 3: Application To have eternal life, I must believe in Jesus. The context emphasizes obedient faith. My faith must be active and sincere.

Step 1: Observation How can I put into practice what I have read? Step 3: Application To have eternal life, I must believe in Jesus. The context emphasizes obedient faith. My faith must be active and sincere. God has done His part in regard to my salvation; now I must do my part.

Step 1: Observation How can I put into practice what I have read? Step 3: Application To have eternal life, I must believe in Jesus. The context emphasizes obedient faith. My faith must be active and sincere. God has done His part in regard to my salvation; now I must do my part. Many of my family and friends are lost; I must tell them about Jesus.

Step 1: Observation Observation—Interpretation—Application Practicing Inductive Bible Study Galatians 2:20 “I am crucified with Christ; nevertheless, I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me; and the life that I now live, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.”

Step 1: Observation Observation—Interpretation—Application Practicing Inductive Bible Study Galatians 2:20 “I am crucified with Christ; nevertheless, I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me; and the life that I now live, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.” Context: Many believed a “false gospel.” Salvation is through grace, not by works of the Law. Christ made salvation possible through his death.

Step 1: Observation What is the meaning of this scripture? Step 1: Observation Paul was crucified with Christ.

Step 1: Observation What is the meaning of this scripture? Step 1: Observation Paul was crucified with Christ. Yet, Paul was somehow alive.

Step 1: Observation What is the meaning of this scripture? Step 1: Observation Paul was crucified with Christ. Yet, Paul was somehow alive. Christ was living in Paul.

Step 1: Observation What is the meaning of this scripture? Step 1: Observation Paul was crucified with Christ. Yet, Paul was somehow alive. Christ was living in Paul. Paul was living by faith in Christ.

Step 1: Observation What is the meaning of this scripture? Step 1: Observation Paul was crucified with Christ. Yet, Paul was somehow alive. Christ was living in Paul. Paul was living by faith in Christ. Christ loved Paul.

Step 1: Observation What is the meaning of this scripture? Step 1: Observation Paul was crucified with Christ. Yet, Paul was somehow alive. Christ was living in Paul. Paul was living by faith in Christ. Christ loved Paul. Christ gave Himself on the cross for Paul.

Step 1: Observation What does this Scripture mean to me? Step 2: Interpretation Have I been “crucified with Christ?”

Step 1: Observation What does this Scripture mean to me? Step 2: Interpretation Have I been “crucified with Christ?” How must I live (change) so that Christ will live in me?

Step 1: Observation What does this Scripture mean to me? Step 2: Interpretation Have I been “crucified with Christ?” How must I live (change) so that Christ will live in me? How would my life be different after this change?

Step 1: Observation How can I put into practice what I have read? Step 3: Application I must be crucified with Christ.

Step 1: Observation How can I put into practice what I have read? Step 3: Application I must be crucified with Christ. I will ask Christ to change my life.

Step 1: Observation How can I put into practice what I have read? Step 3: Application I must be crucified with Christ. I will ask Christ to change my life. My friends will recognize this change.

Step 1: Observation How can I put into practice what I have read? Step 3: Application I must be crucified with Christ. I will ask Christ to change my life. My friends will recognize this change. I will tell others how Christ will change their lives.

Step 1: Observation Observation—Interpretation—Application Practicing Inductive Bible Study Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.”

Step 1: Observation Observation—Interpretation—Application Practicing Inductive Bible Study Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.” Context: Paul writes from prison. The Christian experience is not going on around Paul—it is going on within him.

Step 1: Observation What is the meaning of this scripture? Step 1: Observation Paul could do all things through Christ.

Step 1: Observation What is the meaning of this scripture? Step 1: Observation Paul could do all things through Christ. Obviously, this has to do with spiritual matters.

Step 1: Observation What is the meaning of this scripture? Step 1: Observation Paul could do all things through Christ. Obviously, this has to do with spiritual matters. Christ strengthened Paul.

Step 1: Observation What does this Scripture mean to me? Step 2: Interpretation Without Christ, I can do nothing.

Step 1: Observation What does this Scripture mean to me? Step 2: Interpretation Without Christ, I can do nothing. Like Paul, I can reach my spiritual potential through Christ.

Step 1: Observation What does this Scripture mean to me? Step 2: Interpretation Without Christ, I can do nothing. Like Paul, I can reach my spiritual potential through Christ. Which areas of my Christian life need strengthening?

Step 1: Observation What does this Scripture mean to me? Step 2: Interpretation Without Christ, I can do nothing. Like Paul, I can reach my spiritual potential through Christ. Which areas of my Christian live need strengthening? How do I receive this strength?

Step 1: Observation What does this Scripture mean to me? Step 2: Interpretation Without Christ, I can do nothing. Like Paul, I can reach my spiritual potential through Christ. Which areas of my Christian live need strengthening? How do I receive this strength? How can I increase this strength?

Step 1: Observation How can I put into practice what I have read? Step 3: Application Through prayer and Bible study, I will increase my faith in Christ.

Step 1: Observation How can I put into practice what I have read? Step 3: Application Through prayer and Bible study, I will increase my faith in Christ. I will ask Christ to guide my Bible study and Christian life.

Step 1: Observation How can I put into practice what I have read? Step 3: Application Through prayer and Bible study, I will increase my faith in Christ. I will ask Christ to guide my Bible study and Christian life. I will grow closer to Christ so I can do more through Him.

Step 1: Observation How can I put into practice what I have read? Step 3: Application Through prayer and Bible study, I will increase my faith in Christ. I will ask Christ to guide my Bible study and Christian life. I will grow closer to Christ so I can do more through Him. I will share this good news with others.

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