Students of the Word are led to understand the content of passages through perceptive, guided questions, and they are given rich insights and application all along the way in the brief but illuminating sections that conclude each study. “What a gift to earnest, Bible-loving, Bible-searching believers! The organization and structure of the Bible study format presented through the Knowing the Bible series is so well conceived. Graeme Goldsworthy, Visiting lecturer in Hermeneutics, Moore Theological College author, Preaching the Whole Bible as Christian Scripture I heartily endorse this orientation of individual books to the whole Bible and the gospel, and I applaud the demonstration that sound theology was not something invented later by Christians, but is right there in the pages of Scripture.” Knowing the Bible then goes even further by showing how any given passage connects with the gospel, the whole Bible, and Christian theology. By contrast, Knowing the Bible avoids the problem by providing substantial instruction with the questions. They thus tend to overlook the role of teaching in the church. Such series often provide questions with little guidance, leaving students to their own devices. “These Knowing the Bible volumes introduce a significant and very welcome variation on the general run of inductive Bible studies. Philip Graham Ryken, President, Wheaton College The coordinated focus of these materials is unique: biblical content, provocative questions, systematic theology, practical application, and the gospel story of God’s grace presented all the way through Scripture.” “Knowing the Bible brings together a gifted team of Bible teachers to produce a high quality series of study guides. Kent Hughes, Author, Disciplines of a Godly Man John Boyer Chair of Evangelism and Culture and Professor of Practical Theology, Westminster Theological Seminary Here, in a 12-week format, are carefully wrought studies that will ignite the mind and the heart.” And this is what we have in the Crossway Bible study series Knowing the Bible-as the skilled authors and notable editors provide the contours of each book of the Bible as well as the grand theological themes that bind them together as one Book. “Mark Twain may have smiled when he wrote to a friend, 'I didn’t have time to write you a short letter, so I wrote you a long letter.' But the truth of Twain’s remark remains serious and universal, because well-reasoned, compact writing requires extra time and extra hard work. Bryan Chapell, Senior Pastor, Grace Presbyterian Church, Peoria, Illinois Here are gospel-minded pastors, scholars, and leaders doing gospel business from all the scriptures-this is a biblical and theological feast preparing God’s people to apply the entire Bible to all of life with heart and mind wholly committed to Christ’s priorities.” “This Knowing the Bible series is a tremendous resource for those wanting to study and teach the Bible with an understanding of how the gospel is woven throughout Scripture. Theological Soundings identifying how historic orthodox doctrines are taught or reinforced throughout Scriptureĭownload a free sample of the complete study on the Gospel of Mark today! Endorsements.Whole-Bible Connections showing how a passage connects to the Bible’s overarching story of redemption culminating in Christ.Gospel Glimpses highlighting the gospel of grace throughout the book.Reflection Questions designed to help you engage the text at a deeper level. Perfect for both small groups and individuals, these gospel-centered studies will help you see and cherish the message of God’s grace on each and every page of the Bible. Packer, and includes contributions from an array of influential pastors and church leaders. The Knowing the Bible series is a line of Bible studies designed to help Bible readers better understand and apply God’s Word.Įach 12-week study covers one book of the Bible over 12 weeks, making practical applications and connections between the passage and the rest of Scripture.
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