We evaluated the effect of a Bible study method as a training program on wellbeing in a healthy young adult population within a Christian community environment.

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Bible study improves wellbeing
Teleios recently evaluated the effect of a Bible study methods training
program on wellbeing in a healthy young adult population within a Christian
community environment.
HOW WE DID IT
 Subjects were recruited at a conservative church in Bartlesville, OK.
 The Bible Study Methods (BSM) program was comprised of a 4-step process for studying
Scripture including: observation, interpretation, application and integration.
 Following an introductory meeting, the 4 instruction sections of the BSM program were taught
by a trained instructor over a period of up to 5 weeks. The control group was given less
specific information about the Bible.
 The instructors kept periodic follow up with each student to encourage adherence to the Bible
study technique.
 At the beginning and end of the program each subject completed a questionnaire evaluating
their confidence in Bible study and theological themes related to salvation and general
wellbeing.

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WHAT IT SHOWED
 50 subjects were randomized and 46 completed this study:
o 33 were in the active-intervention group
o 13 were in the control group
 When both groups were compared to baseline after the Bonferroni correction there were
differences in the active group:
o improved general wellbeing
o improved confidence
o improved ability to study the Bible
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Figure 1: Active group significant post-survey responses when compared to pre-survey in
response to the statement: “As a Christian my position with God through Christ is”:
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Pre-survey Post-survey Pre-survey Post-survey
I am chosen by God
I am sealed with God
by the Holy Spirit
I am seen as sinless
and innocent by God
P=0.006
P=0.01

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 There were also differences in the active group related to:
o improved comfort and security in the subject’s relationship with God
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Figure 2: Active group significant post-survey responses when compared to pre-survey in
response to the statement “The plan of salvation was created by God”:
WHAT IT MEANS
This proof of concept study suggests that increases in short-term wellbeing
potentially can be achieved by a Scripture study program over the course of
4-weeks in young Christian adults.
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For the praise of
God’s glory
For God’s good
pleasure
Was done
completely to satisfy
God
P=0.002
P=0.01