Understanding The Bible

Understanding the Bible will provide you with a foundational knowledge of the entirety of Scripture with a focus on broadening your vision of Jesus Christ. This book answers foundational questions: Who wrote the Bible? What is its message? Why is it thought to be a "holy" book? How does one read and interpret it? By delving into the geographical, religious, and historical concerns that shaped the world of biblical times, you'll see Jesus as never before: both as a man of his times and culture, and as the culmination of a divine providence that prepared the way for the ministry of the Messiah. Written by renowned preacher, writer, and apologist John Stott, this new, expanded edition includes: Questions at the beginning of each chapter to help you focus. New, up-to-date maps for the chapters on history and geography. An index to help you speedily access areas of interest.

Originally featured as articles in the ESV Study Bible, these eighteen essays have been repurposed and republished in a convenient format. Covering a diverse range of essential subjects, including how to read the Bible well and why it is reliable, the essays delve into specific topics such as world religions, canon, and archaeology. Useful as both a general overview of the Bible and as a tool for more specific reference and training, readers of this book will grow in their understanding of Scripture and their ability to apply the Bible to their lives. Pastors, lay leaders, students, and other Christians engaged in studying God's Word will benefit from this collection, written by notable contributors, including J. I. Packer, John Piper, David Powlison, and Vern Poythress.

Unlock the treasures of God's Word in just fifteen minutes a day with this classic, simple-to-use guide to Scripture. If you've ever confused the ark of the covenant with the ark of Noah, or Jericho with Jeroboam, Max Anders' classic book, 30 Days to Understanding the Bible, is for you. In just fifteen minutes a day, you'll learn the Bible's key people, events, and doctrines to get more out of God's Word. This simple-to-use, straightforward guide has been recommended by Bible teachers and pastors for thirty years, and now it's available in an expanded thirtieth anniversary edition—with the most requested topics from the original edition restored and updated for today's readers. Features include: The “Arc of Bible History” to help you visualize the Bible’s overarching themes The “Story of the Bible” summarizing Genesis through Revelation in just a few pages The core beliefs of the Christian faith, focusing on the teachings that have united Christians for the last 2,000 years 13-week plan that provides teacher’s every creative and effective tool for teaching the Bible in 30 days Fan-favorite bonus content, previously removed, now restored from the original edition

Guthrie presents a layperson's guide to understanding how to read the Bible in context so that its teachings are illuminated and can be fully applied to every facet of daily 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.

In the New Testament, the good news of God's plan of salvation shines forth. The richness of these Scriptures rewards any level of studybut there are particular ways such study can be done well. In his easy-to-understand guide to New Testament exegesis, Andrew Naselli explains and illustrates each step of a logical twelve-stage interpretive process that can be used with benefit by pastors, scholars, teachers, and laypeople. Move from genre to textual criticism, take Greek grammar and literary context into account, and journey through the passage all the way to practical application. Learn how to track an author's thought-flow, grasp the text's message, and apply the ancient Word in this modern world, all in light of Christ's redeeming work. Then plunge into Naselli's recommended resources to go further in your studies every step of the way.

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1900 edition. Excerpt: ... THE GOVERNING BOARDS OF THE SEMINARY. The Officers of the Board of Commissioners for the ensuing year are: Rev. Newton L. Reed, President. Rev. Tract B. Griswold, Auburn, N. Y., Stated Clerk. Rev. Frank E. Van Wie, Clerk. Rev. "warren D. More, Assistant Clerk. The Board Of Trustees is constituted as follows: 1. Class whose term of office will expire in 1901: Hon. Charles C. Dwight, LL.D., Auburn. Hon. Charles A. Hawley, LL.D., Seneca Falls. The President of the Seminary. Jared T. Newman. Esq., Ithaca. Rev. M. Woolsey Stryker, D.D., LL.D., Clinton. 2. Class whose term of office will expire in 1902: Hon. Charles I. Avery, B.S., Auburn. Hon. James H. Loomis, Attica. Mr. John H. Osborne, Auburn. Rev. Levi Parsons, D.D., Mount Morris. Hon. John D. Teller, Auburn. 3. Class whose term of office will expire in 1903: Mr. Clarence F. Baldwin, Auburn. Mr. Stephen M. Clement, Buffalo. Mr. Henry A. Morgan, Aurora. Mr. John C. Knowlton, Watertown. Rev. George B. Spalding, DD., LL.D., Syracuse. The following are the Officers of the Board of Trustees: Rev. Levi Parsons, D.D., President. Hon. Charles C. Dwight, LL.D., Vice-President. Hon. Charles I. Avery, B.S., Secretary. The Treasurer of the Seminary is Mr. Levi S. Gates, Auburn, N.Y. n. The Faculty. The Board Of Instruction for the year now closing has been constituted as follows: Rev. George Black Stewart, D.D., President of the Seminary and Professor of Practical Theology. Rev. Samuel Miles Hopkins, D.D., Emeritus Professor of Ecclesiastical History and Church Polity. Rev. Ezra Abel Huntington, D.D., LL.D., Emeritus Professor of Biblical Criticism. Rev. Willis J. Beecher, D.D., Professor of the Hebrew Language and Literature. Rev. Anson Judd Upson, D.D..LL.D., L.H.D., Emeritus Professor of...

An encyclopedia that is compact enough to be quick and easy to use, this handy reference includes only the topics that people want and only the vital information they need. Approximately 1500 entries each contain pronunciations, concise definitions, additional information, and Scripture references. "Zipporah (zip POE rah), daughter of Jethro and wife of Moses. She gave birth to two sons: Gershom (Exodus 2:22) and Eliezer (Exodus 18:4). Her name means 'little bird'." Experienced students of the Bible and curious seekers alike will appreciate this useful and informative tool. A companion to Ron's Find It Fast in the Bible topical guide, this compact reference will be readers' first choice for quick definitions and information on Bible subjects.