Time Wise God The Bible Time And You

During his many years of ministry, Dr. Charles Stanley has faithfully highlighted the 30 Life Principles that have guided him and helped him to grow in his knowledge, service, and love of God. In this study Bible you will explore each of these principles in depth and learn how to make them a part of your everyday life. You will also find answers to life questions, practical life examples, passage introductions, passages for study and reflection, and key truths for discussion, prayer, and Christian living. Featuring the easy-to-read NIV translation, this Bible will help you grow in your relationship to God and equip you for the future God has planned for you. Features include: 30 Life Principles articles highlight Dr. Stanley’s essentials for Christian living Thousands of Life Lessons verse notes Life Examples articles highlighting the people of the Bible Answers to Life's Questions and What the Bible Says About articles God's Promises for Life index Hundreds of God’s promises highlighted throughout the Bible text Book introductions Concordance 10-point type size

The Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Bible, with over a million sold to date, is designed to lead believers into a life-changing relationship with Jesus Christ, and to help them experience the Good News about God’s mighty kindness and love. The updated second edition is the best way to experience this bestselling classic—with a completely new design featuring our easy-to-read Comfort Print typeface, 100 specially designed maps and charts that bring Biblical places and themes to life, and over 43,000 cross references to enrich your study of the Word. Features include: 30 Life Principles articles highlight Dr. Stanley’s essentials for Christian living More than 2,500 Life Lessons verse notes bring to life the practical and personal nature of God’s Word to us A listing of over 300 verses revealing God’s promises throughout the Bible that encourage, strengthen, and bring hope Answers to Life's Questions and What the Bible Says About articles bring scriptural insight to bear on topics of special importance to every believer Topical indexes give immediate access to hundreds of life-giving principles and promises throughout the Old and New Testaments Book introductions provide an overview of the themes and literary structure of each book and alert readers to important principles they’ll encounter as they read New for the 2nd Edition, 100 maps and charts that help important Biblical places and themes come alive and over 43,000 cross references to enrich your study

The Bible is one of the greatest, most influential books ever written. It is also one of the most complex and challenging. Now, the editors of Time-Life Books take you on tour of its extraordinary pages. This beautifully illustrated, simple-to-use guide covers the essential stories and Scripture, from the birth of creation to the end of days. Inside, you'll find: The Bible's most important people, stories, and messages Inspirational "Verses to Know" Biblical citations for easy reference Color maps and timelines Meet the great nation-builders, kings, prophets and disciples. Discover the life, works and teachings of Jesus Christ. Whether you are new to the Bible or already a daily reader, this must-have reference will bring its magnificent pages to life.

Many find it difficult to take words that were written thousands of years ago and apply them to twenty-first-century life in the Western world. How do we read God's unchanging Word in a world that is increasingly defined by change? How to Read the Bible in Changing Times shows everyday Christians how to interpret and apply the Scriptures regardless of time and culture. Rather than seeing the Bible as a magic answer book, a list of commands to obey, or a series of promises to claim, this insightful book allows the Bible to retain its identity as a complex, inspired document while showing that the truth it contains is relevant and life-changing. It shows the reader how to determine the meaning of the text in its original context identify culturally relative features understand what the text teaches about God, his will, and his purposes apply the truths discovered to contemporary life situations It even shows readers how to discern God's will on the many modern issues that the Bible does not directly address.