Inductive Bible Study: Observation, Interpretation, and Application through the Lenses of History, Literature, and Theology

Inductive Bible study is a practical, relevant, and time-tested approach to interpreting Scripture. This volume incorporates insights from contemporary evangelical hermeneutics into an approachable, step-by-step process moving from observation through interpretation and on to the application of God’s Word. Each step is viewed through the lenses of the hermeneutical triad, exploring the historical, literary, and theological elements that impact how one observes, interprets, and applies the Bible. Chapter by chapter, Inductive Bible Study explores a broad representation of biblical texts as it illustrates the steps of inductive methodology across the literary landscape of Scripture. Important features of the book include comparing translations, asking the right questions of the text, basic discourse analysis, considering various facets of context, the study of words and phrases, interpretive and thematic correlation, evaluating relevance and determining legitimacy in application, the role of the Holy Spirit in appropriating Scripture, and doing theology as the outflow of inductive Bible study.

• The Hermeneutical Spiral: A Comprehensive Introduction to Biblical Interpretation
• Introduction to Biblical Interpretation: Third Edition
• Basic Bible Interpretation
• Dictionary of the Old Testament: Historical Books (The IVP Bible Dictionary Series)
• Right Thinking in a World Gone Wrong: A Biblical Response to Today's Most Controversial Issues
• Dictionary of the Old Testament: Pentateuch (The IVP Bible Dictionary Series)
• Western Civilization: Volume II: Since 1500
• Inductive Bible Study: A Comprehensive Guide to the Practice of Hermeneutics
• Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels (IVP Bible Dictionary)
• Dictionary of the Old Testament: Wisdom, Poetry & Writings (The IVP Bible Dictionary Series)