Bible Study (#3)

The Bible is written so simply anyone can read and understand it yet so complex scholars will never unravel all the mysteries it contains. Anyone who reads the entire Bible with an open mind has a better than 95% chance of becoming a believer. At some point it will hit the reader like a ton of bricks that they are holding in their hands the words of Almighty God. The Holy Spirit is the teacher of spiritual truths for those whose hearts are ready for the message and we are the student. Inductive Bible study is a method of studying God’s Word that can be applied to any portion of Scripture at any time. In this method you personally explore the Scriptures to come up with your own observations and conclusions.

Then compare what you believe with what Bible scholars are saying. Personal Bible study will strengthen your convictions and deepen your faith. You will be less likely to fall for false teachings and believe in false prophets that will proliferate in the these end times. You will discover God’s purpose for your life. You will discover true happiness which can only come by obeying God. Inductive Bible study consists of observation, interpretation and application of God’s Word. Observation answers the question: What does the passage say? Interpretation answers the question: What does the passage mean? We can make use of numerous cross-references in the Bible to determine what God is saying. Let Scripture interpret Scripture.

Application answers the question: How does the meaning of this passage apply to me? What is God commanding me to do? How do I go about complying? It’s time to stop being spoon-fed Christianity by others no matter how well-intentioned they are. This is too important an issue to leave to others. They could be wrong. Your eternal soul hangs in the balance. Your rewards in heaven depend on you knowing what God expects from you and then doing it without fail. We are only here on this earth for a short time so make the most of the opportunity you have. God has a plan for your life so find it and do it to the best of your ability. That’s all God asks of you.