Illustrated Bible Survey introduces all the books of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. Based on more than thirty years of scholarly research and classroom teaching, editors Ed Hindson, Elmer Towns, and scholars from Liberty University provide a visually engaging, practical, readable, and insightful overview of God’s Word and its eternal message. Ideally suited for undergraduate students, laymen, and pastors, this volume features: • More than 200 full-color photographs, maps, charts, and illustrations • Introductions to each book of the Bible, including background, date, author, outline, and message • Introductory chapters on the themes of the Bible, how we got our Bible, and the people and places of the Bible • Sidebars on the unique features, beneficial insights, and practical applications of biblical truths • Study questions and recommended further reading ECPA Gold Medallion award winners Hindson and Towns draw from a lifetime of teaching more than 100,000 students. They represent quality evangelical scholarship, along with a passion to make the Scriptures come to life as they open windows of insight into the biblical text. This exciting survey highlights the key elements of the literature, history, archaeology, and wisdom of the biblical text with an eye on the practical application of its timeless truths, moral principles, and theological insights so desperately needed in today’s world.

This book is a general, historical and practical overview of the Old Testament. It provides a basic working knowledge of the Old Testament along with some fundamental tools for putting the teaching into practice. This book is geared to bring benefit to many: the Bible college student, the layperson, Christian worker, Sunday School teacher, and even the busy pastor will find encouragement and sermon ideas. The advanced student who wishes to explore the major issues in depth will also find direction and help, chiefly by the "basic Bible study library" at the end of manual.

Many who would be willing to search for truth in the Bible are intimidated by its size, the length of time it spans, the different languages and cultures within, or questions about the historical reliability and contemporary relevance of Scripture. The Holman Illustrated Bible Handbook is designed with an awareness of the obstacles people have to understanding the Bible. It begins with an essay on “How to Read and Study the Bible” before proceeding to chapters that provide a thorough overview of each of the Bible’s 66 books, summarizing each one’s content, author, evidences of authenticity, and historical context. In addition to the full-color maps, photographs, reconstructions, and charts that equip readers throughout the volume, a smartphone-accessible QR code is included for each chapter that leads to related online teaching from noted Bible scholar Gene Getz. There’s also an article by Jeremy Howard (general editor of the award-winning HCSB Study Bible) explaining how each book of the Old and New Testaments was accepted into the Bible.

These Appendix chapters are arranged in subjects that will help the reader in multiple ways. First, it will help the reader get at what the author meant by the words that he used. Second, it will help them better understand features and footnotes in the Updated American Standard Version. Third, it will help them understand how the Bible came down to us and why it is trustworthy. Fourth, it will help the Christian defend God's inspired Word as fully inerrant, authoritative, authentic, and trustworthy. APPENDIX 1 Principles of Bible Translation for the Updated American Standard Version APPENDIX 2 Bible Texts and Versions – Why We Need to Know APPENDIX 3 Textual Studies of the Old Testament – Why We Need to Know APPENDIX 4 Textual Studies of the New Testament – Why We Need to Know APPENDIX 5 How to Interpret the Bible APPENDIX 6 Bible Backgrounds of the Old and New Testaments APPENDIX 7 Christian Apologetics APPENDIX 8 Christian Evangelism APPENDIX 9 Bible Difficulties Explained APPENDIX 10 The Divine Name in the Hebrew Scriptures

Exploring Christian Scripture provides a robust introductory overview of the narrative of Scripture and guides to how to locate the particulars of each biblical book within this narrative. It offers a collection of resources to familiarize lay and student audiences with the structure, context, and content of each book of the Bible and instructs on how to read it, with an eye toward personal spiritual growth and practical application.

Inductive Bible Study provides a step-by-step approach to Bible study based on a three-part interpretive framework--observation, interpretation, and application.

Everyone experiences seasons of stress, but you are not condemned to a lifetime of anxiety. Stronger than Stress offers 10 spiritual practices to help you overcome daily overwhelm with God's peace and strength. Learn from the life and teachings of the apostle Paul as you dive deeper into just how to make chronic stress and overwhelm a thing of the past by applying each practice to your life. This interactive study guide helps you · Focus on God's big picture that enables you to see beyond your stress · Study 10 spiritual practices that create space for you to connect with God · Learn your stress triggers and effective, Scripture-based tools to experience peace · Win your battle of daily overwhelm so that you can live strong in your purpose and passion If you want less stress and more peace no matter what life throws at you, let this study guide pave the way to a better tomorrow.