You Can Understand the Bible: A Practical Guide to Each Book in the BibleMany people are often understandably intimidated or overwhelmed by the sheer size and complexity of the Bible. But now popular author and Boston University professor Peter Kreeft has written a clear road map of the Bible, focusing his keen insight and engaging wit on the core message of each book. It won't take long for you to understand why his guide to scripture has become a best-seller! Sparkling with intelligence and Kreeft's trademark humor, You Can Understand the Bible will transform dry study into spiritually satisfying adventures in God's Word. Regardless of how you approached- or didn't approach- the Bible before, you'll come away with a new appreciation of its depth and meaning. Kreeft also provides practical guidance for praying the scriptures every day, allowing the reader to delve into the messages of scripture in a manner that will surprise, delight, and reward. |
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... Paul's Helpers : First Timothy , Second Timothy , and Titus 18 A Personal and Tender Letter to a Friend : Philemon 19 Christ as Prophet , Priest , and King : Hebrews 20 Doers of the Word : James 271 276 282 21 Standing Fast in Christ ...
... Paul's Helpers : First Timothy , Second Timothy , and Titus 18 A Personal and Tender Letter to a Friend : Philemon 19 Christ as Prophet , Priest , and King : Hebrews 20 Doers of the Word : James 271 276 282 21 Standing Fast in Christ ...
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Contents
Introduction to the Old Testament | 3 |
Genesis 12 | 6 |
Genesis 3 | 12 |
Genesis Continued | 19 |
Exodus | 25 |
Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy | 33 |
Joshua and Judges | 39 |
First and Second Samuel | 47 |
Ezekiel and Daniel | 130 |
The Rest of the Prophets | 136 |
The Deuterocanonical Books and the Apocrypha | 162 |
The New Testament | 175 |
Introduction to the Gospels | 177 |
Matthews Gospel | 182 |
Marks Gospel | 189 |
Lukes Gospel | 192 |
First and Second Kings | 54 |
First and Second Chronicles 858 | 60 |
Ezra and Nehemiah | 67 |
Ruth and Esther | 73 |
Job Confronts Lifes Darkest Problem and Encounters God Himself 79 2828 | 79 |
The Psalms | 86 |
Proverbs | 92 |
Ecclesiastes | 98 |
Song of Songs | 104 |
The Prophets ΙΙΟ | 110 |
Isaiah | 117 |
Jeremiah and Lamentations | 124 |
Johns Gospel | 198 |
Acts | 205 |
The Church in Acts and the Church Today | 225 |
Introduction to the Epistles | 229 |
Romans | 233 |
First Corinthians | 239 |
Second Corinthians | 246 |
Galatians | 248 |
Ephesians | 255 |
Philippians | 261 |
Colossians | 267 |
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