The Bible for Blockheads---Revised Edition

The Bible for Blockheads---Revised Edition
Author: Douglas Connelly
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 482
Release: 2009-05-26
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310314208

If you have a hard time making sense of the Bible, The Bible for Blockheads is for you. It will transform what might seem like gobbledygook into incredible significance—enough to change your life. It can do that because the Bible is more amazing than you've ever dreamed, packed with riches, and making sense of it is no mystery. You'll even have fun as you learn! The Bible for Blockheads—newly revised and updated—helps you to: - Discover how the Bible's message unfolds from start to finish - Learn how the Bible developed over many centuries - Familiarize yourself with the main divisions of the Bible and its 66 individual books - Find out proven principles for accurately interpreting what you read - Acquaint yourself with important people, places, and events of the Bible - Learn key biblical terms and discover the different types of literature represented in the Scriptures - Get a handle on the Bible's historical and cultural background - Discover why the Bible among all books is called "God's Word"

The Book of Revelation for Blockheads

The Book of Revelation for Blockheads
Author: Douglas Connelly
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2007
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310249090

If you read the book of Revelation and find your head swimming in weird images and confusing timelines, then The Book of Revelation for Blockheads is for you. This engaging, lighthearted, and user-friendly guide gives you a chapter-by-chapter explanation of this often misunderstood yet important book of the Bible.

Christianity for Blockheads

Christianity for Blockheads
Author: Douglas Connelly
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2009-08-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310322499

Do you think the twelve apostles include Sneezy, Sleepy, and Dopey? Genesis is an English rock band? Bread and wine is the first course? You need Christianity for Blockheads—the user-friendly guide to making this mysterious faith called Christianity easier to understand. In witty Blockheads tradition, this latest book in the series unites a fun, clear, easy-reading style with a thorough introduction and exploration into Christian theology. Covering all the must-know teachings of the Christian faith and tying each one to key Bible passages, the concise, catchy, jargon-free style will appeal to a broad range of readers. You don’t have to be a theologian to navigate the territory of Christian belief, but it helps to have a map. Here it is. Both Christians and curious non-Christians looking for clear and reliable explanations of the Christian faith will find them inside. Christianity for Blockheads helps you: • Make sense of key Bible passages • Discover what well-known scholars say about the main tenets of Christianity • Learn interesting facts and insights on particular biblical themes • Familiarize yourself with the Christian perspective on hot issues such as the end times, baptism, and speaking in tongues • Dig deeper into resources for further study • Walk the walk by demonstrating how the Christian message applies to contemporary living

The Book of Revelation for Blockheads

The Book of Revelation for Blockheads
Author: Douglas Connelly
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2009-05-26
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310570778

Getting a glimpse into the future is always intriguing, especially when that glimpse comes from God’s Word. But let’s face it, the book of Revelation has some pretty weird stuff in it: seven-headed beasts, locusts with gold crowns, a city coming down from the sky. What does it all mean, and how does it help you in your Christian faith? This lighthearted yet accurate guide to the last book of the Bible will help you overcome the confusion. Engaging and user-friendly, The Book of Revelation for Blockheads helps you: • Understand the message of this often misunderstood book chapter by chapter • Discover what Revelation says about how end-time events will unfold • Make sense of all the symbolism • See how Revelation relates to other parts of the Bible • Learn how others interpret controversial parts • Worship God with a new vision of his glory and ultimate triumph, and of what that means for you

Elijah

Elijah
Author: Douglas Connelly
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2012-05-03
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0830863095

Every day the news reinforces what you want to forget—you live in an insecure world. Elijah's times were no safer. He faced famine, murder, and corruption—with both courage and fear. In this eight-session LifeGuide® Bible Study on Elijah's life, Douglas Connelly helps you look beyond the insecurity of the world to our sovereign God who reigns forever.

Amazing Discoveries That Unlock the Bible

Amazing Discoveries That Unlock the Bible
Author: Douglas Connelly
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2009-08-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310865670

What was unearthed in Solomon’s great cities? Where did archaeologists learn about the great flood? How do these discoveries reveal secrets about King Herod? The events of the Bible may have happened long ago and far away, but they happened to real people living in real places. Modern archaeologists have made stunning finds over the past century or so that validate the historical accuracy of the Bible. These finds allow us to understand Scriptures better by helping Bible people and places come alive in our imaginations. Come along on an archaeological journey through the Old and New Testaments. Here are some of the best finds that illustrate Bible history, presented in beautiful full-color images accompanied by clear explanations free of technical jargon. You don’t even have to get your hands dirty!

Meeting the Spirit

Meeting the Spirit
Author: Douglas Connelly
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2003-01-14
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780830830688

In ten sessions LifeGuide® Bible Study, Douglas Connelly explores your questions about the Holy Spirit. You will see that the Spirit of God is eager to work in your life to draw you closer to God.

Good and Evil

Good and Evil
Author: Douglas Connelly
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 62
Release: 2008-01-28
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0830831304

Douglas Connelly presents eight session LifeGuide® Bible Study on the problem of evil and how we should regard God in light of evil.

A Deeper Look at Daniel

A Deeper Look at Daniel
Author: Douglas Connelly
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 167
Release: 2013-12-16
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0830896880

Building on the foundation of our LifeGuide® Bible Study Series, A Deeper Look at Daniel will take your study of Daniel to the next level with critical new tools for discovery and growth. As you delve into cultural backgrounds, make connections across books and engage in group exercises, you'll gain a deep grasp of the message of Daniel.