Beloved ones,
We at Imrah have taken up the assignment to study and teach the Word with an exclusively inductive approach, in addition to the Foundation Course we’re doing over Skype. Mostly preachers and teachers of the Word use the deductive approach, where they take a topic they want to study and then gather Scriptures to support the message they have in mind. As much as this is important, the pitfall that I see in an exclusive deductive study is (1) You do not come with an open heart to learn, but you have a predetermined point of view. (2) One can ignore the context of an individual Scripture, and what the author of the book intended to convey.
The first time I was introduced to this inductive approach, I thought I was already following it, but now I realize how much tradition had influenced my understanding of the Word in certain areas. I believe as you continue to go through this course material with us, you will discover for yourself what I experienced.
Please note, the inductive study does not nullify the importance of deductive study; rather it gives a more solid foundation for studying Scriptures.
If you would like to be trained in the Inductive Approach, please write to us at admin@imrah.org.
Happy discovering!
Founder and Director,
Imrah Ministries
P.S.: The material for study may be downloaded here. (Right-click and “Save Link As” to download.)
Thank you for the study. This is a great way to study the Bible, and to receive more of HIs revelation and direction for our lives.
Blessings!
A wonderful way to study the bible. Thank you for that.
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