Download or read book Great Themes of the Bible Volume 1 written by W. Eugene March and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 2006-12-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This first volume in an exciting new series for laity provides an accessible study of some of the Bible's most important themes. Respected author W. Eugene March traces the understanding of key themes through the Old and New Testaments, such as God, covenant, and sin, and demonstrates their importance for Christian life today. Discussion questions are included in each chapter to enhance the usefulness of this book for church study groups.
Download or read book Big Themes of the Bible written by Jon Morales and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2021-01-15 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Big Themes of the Bible teaches readers to better understand the work of Christ as he’s revealed to us in some of the major themes of Scripture. Each of the big themes in this book—creation, forgiveness, people, presence, yoke, and healing—captures important aspects of the story of God and his good purposes for his creation.
Download or read book Great Themes of the Bible Volume 1 written by W. Eugene March and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 2006-12-18 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This first volume in an exciting new series for laity provides an accessible study of some of the Bible's most important themes. Respected author W. Eugene March traces the understanding of key themes through the Old and New Testaments, such as God, covenant, and sin, and demonstrates their importance for Christian life today. Discussion questions are included in each chapter to enhance the usefulness of this book for church study groups.
Download or read book Major Bible Themes written by Lewis Sperry Chafer and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2010-12-21 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In an age characterized by skepticism and ignorance of the Holy Scriptures, this timely volume clearly sets forth the biblical truths and teachings that long have been cherished by Christians. Virtually a classic for this century, Major Bible Themes includes chapters on doctrines that merit particular attention in the contemporary religious scene, such as the Holy Spirit, the nature of the Church, and the second coming of Christ. Designed for group and individual study, for pastors, laymen, and students, Major Bible Themes is an indispensable tool, providing the biblical basis for fifty-two doctrines, complete with topical and Scripture indexes. Questions for discussion and review follow each chapter. Whether your purpose is to explore Bible doctrines as a new Christian, to erase confusion stemming from conflicting views in the contemporary church, or to establish a stronger basis for witnessing to your beliefs, Major Bible Themes is essential for study and reference.
Download or read book Key Themes of the New Testament written by David Elton Graves and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-11-25 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Graves provides an informative and accessible read that explores the Bible, not as a survey of history, but by examining nine interconnecting themes. Topics covered include the kinds of biblical literature, birth and early years of Jesus, the ministry of Jesus, the death of Jesus, the resurrection and ascension of Jesus, and the founding, development, formation and future of the Church. He provides an overview of what the New Testament is all about and how it relates to the Old Testament. Learn what Jesus taught about his person and ministry. How did the church come about and grow throughout the world? Graves answers the kind of questions that the average reader of the Bible wants answering, and does not just simply give the answers that scholars think readers should hear.Numerous detailed maps, charts, tables, and photographs are included illustrating the New Testament context. Helpful breakout panes, dealing with “Quotes from Antiquity,” “Moments in History,” and “Facts from Archaeology,” provide an interesting and informative understanding of the cultural and historical background of the Bible. A glossary defines technical terms, and extensive footnotes and the hundreds of books listed in the “For Further Study” breakout panes and bibliography provide an invaluable resource to readers for future study.An engaging resource intended for laypeople who want to know more about the New Testament, whether in seminary courses, college classrooms, church groups or personal study.
Download or read book Key Themes of the Old Testament written by David E. Graves and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2013-02-21 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Graves provides an informative and accessible read that explores the Bible, not as a survey of history, but by examining twelve interconnecting themes, including the history of the English Bible, biblical revelation, inspiration, transmission of the text, creation, sin and the human condition, protoevangelium, sovereignty of God, covenant, biblical law, Israelite worship, and the prophets. He provides an overview of what the Old Testament is all about and how it relates to the New Testament. Learn how the covenant is connected to the law and the law is related to the Old Testament sacrificial system. What has Genesis 3:15 to do with the rest of the Bible? Graves answers the kind of questions that the average reader of the Bible wants answered and not simply the answers that scholars think readers should hear.Numerous detailed maps, charts, tables, and photographs are included illustrating the Old Testament context. Helpful breakout panes, dealing with “Quotes from Antiquity,” “Moments in History,” and “Facts from Archaeology,” provide an interesting and informative understanding of the cultural and historical background of the Bible. A glossary defines technical terms, and extensive footnotes and the hundreds of books listed in the “For Further Study” breakout panes and bibliography, index of subjects and authors, provide an invaluable resource to readers for future study.An engaging resource intended for laypeople who want to know more about the Old Testament, whether in seminary courses, college classrooms, church groups or personal study.
Download or read book The Message of the Word of God written by Tim Meadowcroft and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2011-11-14 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What does the Bible say about itself? Before this question can be addressed, Tim Meadowcroft argues, we have to address the wider notion that God speaks. Accordingly, Meadowcroft offers fresh, wide-ranging expositions of key passages in both Testaments on the character and power of God's word.
Download or read book Big Ideas of the Bible written by Mark Fackler and published by Barbour Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever wonder about some of those big words you see in the Bible or hear in church? Big Ideas of the Bible unpacks important truths for 100 of those terms, from "Adoption" to "Worship" and everything in between--such as Covenant, Faith, Grace, the Incarnation, and the Trinity. Written for the average person, not the scholar, Big Ideas of the Bible provides key verses showing how a particular word or concept appears in scripture, a brief definition of the term, and a broader explanation of the concept with an emphasis on application. Fully illustrated in color, Big Ideas of the Bible is a perfect way to learn what's really important in scripture. It's ideal for personal reading, Sunday school use, or small group study.
Download or read book Holy Bible NIV written by Various Authors, and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2008-09-02 with total page 6637 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The NIV is the world's best-selling modern translation, with over 150 million copies in print since its first full publication in 1978. This highly accurate and smooth-reading version of the Bible in modern English has the largest library of printed and electronic support material of any modern translation.
Download or read book Unlocking the Bible Story Study Guide written by Colin S. Smith and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2004-03-01 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pastor Colin Smith's four-volume masterpiece moves you past Bible stories to understand the Bible as one story--the glorious, unbroken account of Christ's work to redeem a fallen world. With this accompanying Study Guide, you'll be able to make the journey even more rewarding. The Volume One Study Guide matches the first volume of the book series, and will help you unlock the Bible Story from Genesis to Nehemiah. Unlocking the Bible Story Study Guides will help you: Focus you or your small group's study time to be as productive and rewarding as it can possibly be Enrich your understanding of the book and your comprehension of God's Word Apply the book's lessons in ways that will change your life forever Once you've finished volume 1, volume 2 is highly recommended as it will complete your study in the Old Testament--you or your small group could move through the entire Old Testament by using volumes 1 and 2 in less than a year. Then dive into the New Testament study guides by using volumes 3 and 4.
Download or read book How to Read Genesis written by Tremper Longman III and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2009-08-20 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To read Genesis intelligently, we must consider the questions, the literature, and the times in which Genesis was written. In How to Read Genesis Tremper Longman III provides a welcome guide to reading, studying, understanding, and savoring this panorama of beginnings—of both the world and of Israel. And importantly for Christian readers, we gain insight into how Genesis points to Christ and can be read in light of the gospel.
Download or read book One To One Bible Reading written by David Helm and published by . This book was released on 2020-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can you think of people in your life who you would like to see progress spiritually? Here's a way to help them understand more of God in a way that is simple and personal, and that doesn't rely on getting them to a church program or event.
Download or read book Discovering the New Testament written by Mark J. Keown and published by Lexham Press. This book was released on 2022-05-18 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discovering the New Testament is a new and comprehensive introduction to the New Testament in three volumes, reflecting current research and scholarship in New Testament studies. Each volume provides a thorough discussion of background issues as well as treating theological themes and practical application. In this third volume, Mark J. Keown surveys Hebrews, the General Epistles, and Revelation. In addition to covering introductory matters, Keown addresses key concerns for each book, such as the use of the Old Testament in Hebrews, James's view of justification, the relationship of 2 Peter and Jude, and Revelation's various interpretative approaches. Ideal for college or seminary students, Discovering the New Testament provides numerous maps and charts as well as discussion questions for each chapter and a focus on real--life relevance and application.
Download or read book 10 Minutes to Knowing the Men and Women of the Bible written by Jim George and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The benefits we gain from God’s Word multiply significantly as we see how the Lord worked in the lives of His people. Their examples help guide us in very practical ways, enabling us to live the Christian life more effectively and successfully. The 50 biographical sketches in this book both instruct and encourage readers by looking at... the key facts about each Bible character’s life major events and crises and how God worked through them special qualities worth emulating life lessons for everyday living and spiritual growth As readers discover the ways God has worked through His people in the past, they’ll become much better equipped for what God wants to do through them today. This is an outstanding resource for small group leaders, Bible study teachers, and personal time in God’s Word.
Download or read book The Heart of Revelation written by J. Scott Duvall and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2019-09-15 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Let anyone who has ears to hear listen to what the Spirit says to the churches." The book of Revelation speaks powerfully to every aspect of the Christian life, and the modern church desperately needs the vision of hope that it provides. In this thematic approach to the Bible's final book, author J. Scott Duvall identifies ten major themes, including: God and his people, worship, enemies, the mission, and the new creation. In The Heart of Revelation, readers will understand how to read Revelation in context, asking, "What are the main truths and realities of Revelation that we can know for certain?" and learning how these truths are relevant to our lives as modern-day believers.
Download or read book Understanding Genesis written by Nahum M. Sarna and published by Schocken. This book was released on 1970-01-13 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book...is designed to make the Bible of Israel intelligible, relevant, and hopefully, inspiring to a sophisticated generation, possessed of intellectual curiosity and ethical sensitivity...It is based on the belief that the study of the Book of Books must constitute a mature intellectual challenge, an exposure to the expanding universe of scientific biblical scholarship...Far from presenting a threat to faith, a challenge to the intellect may reinforce faith and purify it."--from the Introduction
Download or read book The Message of Holiness written by Derek Tidball and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2010-05-05 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Derek Tidball surveys the Scriptures for a comprehensive biblical understanding of the elusive mandate from God to "be holy as I am holy." The triune God of glory, he contends, sets us on paths that lead us through encounters with God, ourselves, our enemies and our companions to our ultimate destination, where we discover that we have been reshaped by God into his own image.
