At once “travel guide” and vision for the future, the Transformation series is good news for the Episcopal Church at a time of fast and furious demographic and social change. Series contributors - recognized experts in their fields - analyze our present plight, point to the seeds of change already at work transforming the church, and outline a positive new way forward. What kinds of churches are most ready for transformation? What are the essential tools? What will give us strength, direction, and purpose to the journey? Each volume of the series will: Explain why a changed vision is essential Give robust theological and biblical foundations Offer a guide to best practices and positive trends in churches large and small. Describe the necessary tools for change Imagine how transformation will look How can we open ourselves to the transforming energy of the Bible, and how can we become biblically literate? How do we read the Bible as a “revealed text,” the Word of God, in a church and culture as diverse as ours, without pain and division? These are some of the questions Wade asks about Episcopalians and the Bible. The 21st century church has commitments to diversity and evangelism, a responsibility to interpret the meaning of life for people whose lives are longer than ever before, and a need to speak to the emerging culture of the future generations. We must allow ourselves to be transformed by Scripture as never before.

A guide to help catechists find ways of integrating lectionary readings with existing curriculum-based materials for children; includes practical ideas, sample lesson plans and a catechist formation program.

A volume of essays that celebrate and pay tribute to the enormous contribution to scriptural studies that Henry Wansbrough has made over the last 50 years

Are you curious about God's Word? Do you want to know what Scripture says and what it means? Discover the joy of effective Bible study in this simple guide that will teach you how to study your Bible. Christian author and teacher Dennis Stevenson summarizes decades of Bible study experience into a few simple steps that everyone can follow. His Six Easy Steps study program is specifically designed to give ordinary believers the tools to master God's word and grow spiritually. Discover a step-by-step study method that works - even if you have no prior Bible study experience. Through clear instruction, abundant examples and comprehensive practice activities you'll learn how to unlock the meaning of God's Word. The Six Easy Steps method organizes everything you need to do then leads you through a complete guided book study to give your first successful Bible study experience. Study the Bible - Six Easy Steps gives you: - Simple tools to understand what the Bible says. - An effective way to use commentaries and study Bibles to enhance your learning. - A structure to organize all your Bible study activities. - Downloadable templates that take the guesswork out of the study process. - A guided study that walks you through every step of the method - with the author's study notes to compare with yours. Study the Bible - Six Easy Steps delivers a step by step plan that makes studying God's Word a natural process for spiritual growth. If you're looking for well-defined steps, an effective template for your own study, and a teacher that intimately understands your journey, you'll love Dennis Stevenson's practical approach to studying God's Word. Get Study The Bible - Six Easy Steps today and discover the simple tools that unlock God's Word!

The Bible is not just another book. So why should we study it like one? Our Creator gifted us all with unique experiences and perspectives on life. This Bible study series endeavors to use those differences as a catalyst in the quest to know our God and each other better. In a Fresh Approach study, you will decide the terms of engagement, choose your own direction, and experience Gods power in your group discussion time. Its Bible study done organically.

What is truth? Who is God? Who is Jesus Christ? Who am I? What is the meaning of life and death? Answers to these questions can be found in Dr. Andrew Barber’s book Fundamentals of Christianity: A Bible Study and Guide. In this book, Christian principles, ethics, doctrines, and beliefs are explored, examined, and explained using the Holy Bible as the authoritative source. This book will guide the reader through the fundamentals of the one true faith. Learn about God, his works, and his will and teach others. Grow in your knowledge and discover the mysteries revealed in God’s Word, for there you will find the answers to your questions, problems, desires, and hopes. All topics, definitions, scriptures, and discussions have been derived directly from God’s Word, the Holy Bible.

A guide to understanding, teaching, and preaching the Word of God.Includes reproducible exegesis work sheets for contextual, cultural, structural, verbal, theological, and homiletical analyses.