Women's Ministries • Precept - Inductive Bible Study

Starts , Monday September 14th
6:45 - 9:00 PM
Room 202

What is Percept - Inductive Bible Study

Precepts teaches the bible inductively. It shows you how to discover God's Truth for yourself. The concept behind the inductive study method is to get students personallly, intimately involved with the subject, observing carefully for themselves. It brings you directly to the Word of God apart from another's understanding or interpretation of the text.

Precepts uses a straightforward investigative approach to open the Bible and build the context for each statement it contains. That's where we find God's precepts—or principles—for life. Inductive study is the tool used to collect those precepts to build a God-glorifying, Bible-centered worldview with clear applications to live the abundant, victorious life in Christ.

There are three steps to Inductive Bible Study:

• Observation Specially designed skills for busy lives in an age of speed, noise and endless distractions, the inductive study method will help you slow down to focus on God's Word, and see what it really says.
• Interpretation Careful observation enables students to discover what the text means in its context. Since the Bible is its own best interpreter, the more accurate your observation, the greater will be your understanding of God's Word.
• Application The Creator and Author of life has shown us how to live a satisfying, eternally significant life. Intentional, disciplined observation and interpretation lead you to the profoundly applicable Truth of the Bible.

Without application Bible study can become "knowledge that puffs up" or doctrinally shallow anecdotes. The goal is changing lives by connecting people with Christ.

Many have come to love these studies and are amazed at how much they learn and understand the Word by studying with Precepts. There are no prerequisites required for this class, and you do not need to have attended a Precept class in the past to attend. Women of all ages are welcome.

Interested in attending or have more questions?

If your interested in being a part of this class or want more information contact Rebecca Blackburn at 510.593.6294 or via email by the week of August 17th to order your book.