Are you intimidated by the Bible? Do you struggle to read it regularly? You're not alone. The reality is this: we have been set up to fail at reading the bible. Alex Goodwin, confounder of the Institute for Bible reading, understands your plight because he has struggled too--and has found a better way. Alex uncovers vital elements about the ancient texts that have been overlooked and forgotten. In everyday language, using actionable steps, he makes...

Beloved Bible teacher Kay Arthur's inductive study method has helped millions of people discover the truth of God's Word for themselves. This bestselling and dynamic guide, written with David Arthur and Pete De Lacy, invites readers of all levels of Bible literacy and learning to dive deeper into God's promises. Now you can cultivate the inductive skills of observation, interpretation, and application and become an active participant in God's Word....

The Bible is more than just an ancient religious document. It's a book filled with the actual words of the living God, meant to be read often and studied deeply that we might experience its life-changing power. If you're a teen who's tired of low expectations and weightless platitudes, this book will help you dig into the Bible and make the time you spend reading count for eternity. Katherine Forster walks you through three simple practices that...

The Bible is the written Word of God, and it is treasured by many. But it is also an ancient book about people and cultures very different than what now exists. Thus, while Christians know they should read it, many of them have a hard time understanding the Bible. In this updated edition of Knowing Scripture, R. C. Sproul helps dig out the meaning of Scripture for personal understanding. The author says, 'The theme of this book is not how to read...

God's People Made New: How Exploring the Bible Together Launched a Church's Spirit-Filled Future reveals the essential role of God's Word in forming a thriving congregation. Through the voices of congregants living in crisis and hope, creative investigation of biblical texts, and solid, accessible theological reflection, Rachael J. Powell offers hope for congregations. Readers will appreciate Powell's wise pastoral companionship through the often...

The Bible is a collection of sixty-six books, written by many different people over many hundreds of years. All of its writers lived in an ancient-world context and thought in ancient-world ways. But as Bible readers today, we live and think in the modern world--which is increasingly a postmodern world. Things that were "obvious" to them are not "obvious" to us, and vice versa. For Christians who want to be faithful to the Bible as the Word of God,...

No one can appreciate the size or shape of a forest without flying over top to view the big picture. The Bible is like a forest and individual books are similar to trees. Studying small portions of Scripture is worthwhile and necessary. Nevertheless one of the first steps of discipleship after salvation should be an understanding of the big picture in the Bible. God's Unfolding Story of Salvation teaches believers that the biblical storyline is Christ-centered. Often...

Concise, Easy-to-Understand Guide Prepares You to Confidently Teach the Bible in Churches, Small Groups, Schools, and More If you have been called to teach Scripture-whether in a large church service or a small Bible study-it's important to approach the task with proper principles, preparation, and presentation. But where should you start? This brief guide offers proven tips for delivering memorable, gospel-centered messages. Written by pastor David...

Do you want to teach solid Biblical truth to your kids without their eyes glazing over as soon as you say "open your Bibles"? Now you can, with Creative Bible Lessons in John: Encounters with Jesus. Following in the successful path of Youth Specialties' instant bestseller Creative Bible Lessons on the Life of Christ by Doug Fields, veteran family life and youth workers Janice and Jay Ashcraft have created 12 lively, ready-to-use lessons that actually...

"One the greatest challenges the church faces today," writes Jerome F. D. Creach, "is to interpret and explain passages in the Bible that seem to promote or encourage violence" (Violence in Scripture, 1). In the past fifteen years, a number of books have been published to help people make sense of God's violent behavior in the Bible. Yet very little has been written about how to use these (and other) violent texts constructively in church. This leaves...