A Quick Overview of the Bible

by Douglas A. Jacoby
A Quick Overview of the Bible
Author: Douglas A. Jacoby
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Total Pages: 246
Release: 2012-03-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0736944257
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Moses' world would hardly be recognizable today. David and Solomon, Isaiah and Nehemiah, Peter and Paul...all the biblical authors wrote to people whose mind-sets were very different from readers' today. Add to that the immensity of the Bible story...no wonder the Scriptures can be difficult to understand! Bible scholar Douglas Jacoby has taught Bible survey courses for more than 25 years, bridging the gulf between the biblical world and the twenty-first century. He uses clear, easy-to-understand language to explain the big picture of the Bible and show how each of the pieces fit together. Among the many compelling issues covered, readers will discover... the basic chronological outline of the Bible; the most important themes of the Old and New Testaments; how the Bible relates to a twenty-first-century worldview. Perfect for personal or group use, this survey removes many of the barriers that keep people from understanding and enjoying the Bible.

MacArthur's Quick Reference Guide to the Bible

by John F. MacArthur
MacArthur's Quick Reference Guide to the Bible
Author: John F. MacArthur
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Total Pages: 364
Release: 2002-01-06
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1418535923
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Noted pastor/teacher John MacArthur takes you through the key aspects of the Bible in this guide for students. For all 66 books, key doctrines, highlighted people, geographic, historical, and cultural background, cross references, how Christ is pictured, character/attributes of God, explanations of key words and interpretive challenges will be examined.In addition, the guide will include: "Why I Believe the Bible" How to interpret each type of literature Charts, timelines, maps "Where to Find It" index of favorite passages and key Bible events, stories, and teachings Doctrinal studies (concise, with references and brief explanations) Index of people in the Bible Topical Index "How to Study the Bible" article

How to Read the Bible Book by Book

by Gordon D. Fee
How to Read the Bible Book by Book
Author: Gordon D. Fee
Publisher: Zondervan Academic
Total Pages: 448
Release: 2009-07-13
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310853648
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Reading the Bible doesn't need to be a difficult journey through strange and bewildering territory. How to Read the Bible Book by Book walks you through the Scriptures like an experienced tour guide, helping you understand each of its sixty-six books. For each book of the Bible, the authors start with a quick snapshot, then expand the view to help you better understand its message and how it fits into the grand narrative of the Bible. Written by two top evangelical scholars, this survey is designed to get you actually reading the Bible knowledgeably and understanding it accurately. In an engaging, conversational style, Gordon Fee and Douglas Stuart take you through every book of the Bible using their unique approach: Orienting Data—Concise info bytes that form a thumbnail of the book. Overview—A brief panorama that introduces key concepts and themes and important landmarks in the book Specific Advice for Reading—Pointers for accurately understanding the details and message of the book in context with the circumstances surrounding its writing. A Walk Through—The actual section-by-section tour that helps you see both the larger landscape of the book and how its various parts work together to form the whole. How to Read the Bible Book by Book can be used as a companion to How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth. It also stands on its own as a reliable guide to reading and understanding the Bible for yourself.

Inside The Bible

by Kenneth Baker
Inside The Bible
Author: Kenneth Baker
Publisher: Ignatius Press
Total Pages: 380
Release: 2012-12-04
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1681492636
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This book is a popular introduction to each of the 73 books of the Bible designed to help the reader grow in the knowledge and love of God's Word. The introduction to each book includes the time frame and author, the theme, a summary of the contents and some comments about the context in which it was written, the theology of the book, an outline, and a prayer taken from the book. Fr. Baker provides quick access to essential information the daily or occasional reader of sacred scripture should find helpful. The book may also be of help to more advanced students who wish to refresh their memory of a particular book of the Bible. By carefully reading Inside the Bible one can have a thumbnail summary of each book of the Bible at his fingertips. "Many Catholics revere the Bible without reading it. They find themselves paralyzed, not knowing where to start reading. Fr. Kenneth Baker comes to the rescue. In brief synopses of the 73 books he guides new readers through the threshold and shows them how they can move forward on their own.

Why are There Differences in the Gospels?

by Mike Licona
Why are There Differences in the Gospels?
Author: Mike Licona
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2017
Genre: Bibles
ISBN: 0190264268
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Why are there differences in the stories of the Gospels? Licona turns to Greek classicist Plutarch for an answer, assessing differences that appeared when Plutarch told the same story more than once in his Lives. He suggests the differences in the Gospels often resulted from their authors employing the same compositional devices used by Plutarch.

What Does God Want of Us Anyway?

by Mark Dever
What Does God Want of Us Anyway?
Author: Mark Dever
Publisher: Crossway
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2010-03-09
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1433524007
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Originally delivered as sermons by pastor Mark Dever at Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington DC, these three studies are now available in one hardcover volume. Dever guides readers to take a step back and look at the Bible from a broader perspective. As we notice new features of an object when viewed from a distance, so too the major themes of Scripture become more apparent when we take in the Bible as a whole. Part of the IXMarks series, this book considers the central messages of the Bible as seen in the promises of God. Dever examines the general narrative of God's Word to answer the question, "What does God wants of us anyway?" Readers looking for a panoramic view of Scripture will be reminded of the faithful, persistent love of God and find themselves drawn into a broader, but deeper, understanding of the maker and keeper of promises.

A Walk Through the Bible

by Lesslie Newbigin
A Walk Through the Bible
Author: Lesslie Newbigin
Publisher: Barefoot Ministries
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-03-15
Genre: Bible
ISBN: 9780834150485
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For centuries, the Bible was the only book found in most households, and the story told from Genesis to Revelation was the story by which people understood the meaning of their lives. In a culture inundated with novels and magazines, has the Bible become a religious book that we open only when we need helpful thoughts, quick guides for holy living, and nuggets of wisdom? And how much are we missing when we don t read the Bible in its entirety?When we read Scripture in this way, we lose the biblical narrative--the Bible as a whole story of history, from creation to its end, and of the human story within that creation.Lesslie Newbigin, one of the most legendary theologians of the 20th century, uses simple storytelling to guide us through an accessible understanding and reorientation of the biblical narrative.Join Newbigin on a journey that goes from Genesis to Revelation, stopping to introduce the characters of Abraham, Moses, Noah, the prophets, Paul, and Jesus. This potent summary of the Bible is an undeniable need in the life of anyone seeking to interact with God more fully, through his story.

Bible Summary - the Bible Brief

by James Paris
Bible Summary - the Bible Brief
Author: James Paris
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2017-11-28
Genre:
ISBN: 9781981206070
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The Bible Brief; is a summary of all the 66 books that make up the Bible as we know it today. Written as an aid to Bible study, or a handy 'bite sized' reference book; this Bible guidebook gives an overall view listing the main points of the individual books involved. Ideal as a quick guidebook for use by groups or individuals, The Bible Brief is laid out in the following format that allows for easy access to all the information contained within. WHEN: The date of the book was written or the time period covered. WHO: The author or presumed author of the book. PEOPLE & PLACES: The 'main players' & places involved or referred to. SOUND-BITES: Memorable quotes, sayings or verses from the book. THE MESSIANIC LINK: The coming Messiah is mentioned throughout - and ties together - the 66 books. These are just some of the scriptures that allude to or name the Messiah directly. THE BOOK: An outline of the book or letter. NOTES & QUOTES: General thoughts & comments on the preceding book.