How to Read (and Understand) the Bible
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Have you ever felt intimidated by the Bible? Would you like to get to know it better, but worry you might find it difficult or daunting? How to Read (and Understand) the Bible is the book you need. It's a fascinating, accessible approach to Scripture that will help you go deeper into the heart of what it's all about: the timeless true story of God's love for you.
Join scholar and theologian Larry Richards on a journey through the Old and New Testaments as he explores 21 key stories and themes in Scripture and shows what they reveal to us about God. Whether you are new to reading the Bible or were brought up on its stories, you'll come to understand it more deeply than ever before-and connect in a whole new way to the God who wrote it for you.
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Content
- Intro
- Title Page
- Endorsements
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Preface
- 1: It's all about love
- 2: Adam chose independence
- 3: Satan plays a major role in the Bible's story
- 4: God is obligated to judge
- 5: God's covenant promises are unconditional
- 6: Redemption must come first
- 7: God's law is an expression of love
- 8: God interacts with our choices
- 9: God's focus is on our life here on earth
- 10: The men and women of the Bible are our mentors
- 11: God speaks to each of us today
- 12: God reveals his heart
- 13: Jesus is the King promised in the Old Testament
- 14: Jesus lived among us as a human being
- 15: Jesus is God the Son
- 16: We are to focus on the new covenant, not the old
- 17: We are given a new identity in Christ
- 18: We are called to live as new-covenant people
- 19: We are called to struggle with evil
- 20: We are called to live in community
- 21: God's ultimate victory over evil is certain
- About the Author
- Notes
