To Christians, the Bible is not only a text, but the Word of God. It is commonly described in two ways: (i) as revelation, that the Creator and Redeemer of the universe has chosen to speak to us and reveal Himself to us through this book; and (ii) as inspiration, in which the Holy Spirit moved in people to speak in particular times and places. Because Scripture is God-breathed (cf. 2 Timothy 3:16), as well as alive and active (cf. Hebrews 4:12), much of Christian discipleship today takes place through Bible study. There are a myriad of Bible study methods and materials, such as Inductive Bible Study, Precept, Bible Study Fellowship, and so on.