ISG 41: Understanding and Using the Bible
Understanding and Using the Bible
Published on 17. December 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-0-281-06189-1 (ISBN)
Description
This insightful book helps you understand and apply the Bible effectively in your life.
This book is in two parts.
Part One explores key Christian belief about the Bible and why it matters and encourages effective use and application of the Bible in different cultural and social contexts; teaches on right and wrong use of the Bible. It also models different possible ways of approaching and using the Bible with integrity and encourages readers to take the Bible as a whole and build a biblical worldview.
Part Two, Using the Bible illustrates examples of applied Bible use in different contexts with contributions from a variety of authors.
Jonathan Lamb is the author of several books, including Tough Minds, Tenders Hearts (IVP), Be Strong in Weakness (a Crossway Bible Guide on 2 Corinthians), and Making Progress in Church Life (Paternoster/Partnership).
The Revd Dr Chris Wright is a noted Old Testament scholar and has written many books, articles and commentaries.
This book is in two parts.
Part One explores key Christian belief about the Bible and why it matters and encourages effective use and application of the Bible in different cultural and social contexts; teaches on right and wrong use of the Bible. It also models different possible ways of approaching and using the Bible with integrity and encourages readers to take the Bible as a whole and build a biblical worldview.
Part Two, Using the Bible illustrates examples of applied Bible use in different contexts with contributions from a variety of authors.
Jonathan Lamb is the author of several books, including Tough Minds, Tenders Hearts (IVP), Be Strong in Weakness (a Crossway Bible Guide on 2 Corinthians), and Making Progress in Church Life (Paternoster/Partnership).
The Revd Dr Chris Wright is a noted Old Testament scholar and has written many books, articles and commentaries.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
266 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-281-06189-1 (9780281061891)
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Christopher Wright is International Ministries Director of the Langham Partnership International. Previously he taught at Union Biblical Seminary in India, and acted as Academic Dean and then Principal of All Nations Christian College, UK. He travels widely, is married to Liz (also from Northern Ireland), and they live in London.
His 30+ years of friendship with John Stott he describes as 'a delightful privilege for which I am immensely grateful to God'. He worked with several of the organizations that Stott founded, and was invited by him in 2001 to take over the leadership of the LPI (known in the US as John Stott Ministries).
His 30+ years of friendship with John Stott he describes as 'a delightful privilege for which I am immensely grateful to God'. He worked with several of the organizations that Stott founded, and was invited by him in 2001 to take over the leadership of the LPI (known in the US as John Stott Ministries).