Bible Study Magazine Book Bundle (9 vols.)

by John D. Barry; Rebecca Van Noord; Jessi Strong; Eli Evans; Michael S. Heiser

Publishers:

Lexham Press; Bible Study Magazine

, 2014

Overview

This collection brings together 9 books full of content from the Bible Study Magazine archives. You’ll hear from influential Christian leaders—like Francis Chan, John MacArthur, Philip Yancey, and more—on Bible study, church growth, and communicating the truth. You’ll hear how people around the world are communicating the truth of the gospel. You’ll walk along side people from all walks of life to discover how God’s truth speaks to us right where we are. You’ll journey into the ancient context of the Bible to see how it was originally read. You’ll find answers to intriguing questions about the Bible. And much more!

Product Details

• Title: Bible Study Magazine Book Bundle
• Publisher: Lexham Press
• Volumes: 9

Speak the Word: 12 Christian Leaders on Communicating the Truth

• Editors: Rebecca Van Noord, Jessi Strong, John D. Barry
• Publisher: Lexham Press
• Publication Date: 2014

Learn from influential Christian leaders—including Beth Moore, John MacArthur, Randy Alcorn, and many more! For many of us, it takes courage to share our Christian faith. Others seem to take the platform with ease, speaking to large congregations and national gatherings about their lives, lessons learned, and God’s faithfulness in all circumstances. This hand-curated collection of feature stories, originally published in Bible Study Magazine, helps us see God’s desire to transform our lives for his glory.

Featuring:

• Randy Alcorn
• Thabiti Anyabwile
• Barry Black
• Matt Chandler
• Chip Ingram
• Greg Laurie
• John MacArthur
• Josh McDowell
• Beth Moore
• Lee Strobel
• Joni Eareckson Tada
• Ravi Zacharias

Spread the Word: 12 Christian Leaders on Church Growth

• Editors: Rebecca Van Noord, Jessi Strong, John D. Barry
• Publisher: Lexham Press
• Publication Date: 2014

Why do some churches grow while other churches falter? How can the church meet the changing needs of diverse communities? Get advice from Christian leaders—including Francis Chan, David Platt, Paul David Tripp, and many more! This hand-curated collection of feature stories, originally published in Bible Study Magazine, speaks to our role in advancing God’s plan for his people. Learn how you can take part in spreading the gospel around the world.

Featuring:

• Tim Challies
• Francis Chan
• Tony Evans
• Craig Groeschel
• Bill Hybels
• Tim Keller
• Eric Mason
• John Piper
• David Platt
• Chuck Smith
• Ed Stetzer
• Paul David Tripp

Study the Word: 12 Christian Leaders on Bible Study

• Editors: Rebecca Van Noord, Jessi Strong, John D. Barry
• Publisher: Lexham Press
• Publication Date: 2014

We’ve all struggled to make time for daily Bible study. Sometimes we don’t even know where to begin. Learn how influential pastors and Christian leaders approach Bible study—including Kay Arthur, Max Lucado, Philip Yancey, and many more! This hand-curated collection of feature stories, originally published in Bible Study Magazine, speaks directly to the truth and transformational power of Scripture for our lives. Be inspired with a newfound passion to seek God through the Bible.

Featuring:

• Kay Arthur
• Nancy Leigh DeMoss
• Kevin DeYoung
• Elyse Fitzpatrick
• Max Lucado
• Priscilla Shirer
• R.C. Sproul
• Chuck Swindoll
• Lysa TerKeurst
• Ann Voskamp
• N.T. Wright
• Philip Yancey

The Gospel Works Everywhere: 14 Inspiring Stories from Around the World

• Editors: Rebecca Van Noord, Jessi Strong, John D. Barry
• Publisher: Lexham Press
• Publication Date: 2014

Isn’t it amazing that the same gospel announced by Jesus and his apostles is still proclaimed today? The simple message holds true for every nation on earth. The gospel really is good news for the entire world. In this collection of stories, hand-curated from articles previously published in Bible Study Magazine, you’ll learn how missionaries around the globe are sharing the gospel in their specific cultural contexts. See how the good news continues to change lives everywhere.

The Bible in the Real World: 31 Inspiring Interviews

• Editors: Rebecca Van Noord, Jessi Strong, John D. Barry
• Publisher: Lexham Press
• Publication Date: 2014

How does the Bible impact your life? The answer to that question will be a little different for everyone, and we benefit from hearing the perspectives of people from all walks of life. In this collection of stories, hand-curated from articles previously published in Bible Study Magazine, you’ll hear from ministry leaders, artists, writers, entertainers, scholars, and more. As we walk along with these men and women, we can discover how God’s truth speaks to us right where we are.

Seeing Scripture as Art: Creative Expression in Biblical Literature

• Author: Eli T. Evans
• Publisher: Lexham Press
• Publication Date: 2014

The Bible is more than a collection of teachings or a record of God’s actions in history—it’s also a story. The authors skillfully used artistic and literary techniques to show their readers who God is and how he works in the world. In this richly diverse collection, drawn from the archives of Bible Study Magazine, Eli T. Evans shows readers how interesting, inspiring, and even fun it can be to look at the Bible as art.

The Bible in Its Ancient Context: 23 Fresh Insights

• Editors: John D. Barry and Rebecca Van Noord
• Authors: Various
• Publisher: Lexham Press
• Publication Date: 2014

Journey into the context of Scripture, and see how it was originally read. The Bible in Its Ancient Context acts as your expert tour guide, providing historical insight on the people and events portrayed in the Bible. Each one of these hand-curated articles, originally published in Bible Study Magazine, will help you see God working in specific moments and on a grand scale to bring people to himself. And you’ll discover the Bible’s relevance for us today.

When the Bible is Complicated: Answers to Perplexing Questions

• Editors: John D. Barry and Rebecca Van Noord
• Authors: Various
• Publisher: Lexham Press
• Publication Date: 2014

While the core message of the Bible is clear, many of its details are less obvious. Why does the Bible include the books it does? Why are some translations different from others? What’s the best way to study the Bible? How can we apply obscure passages to our lives? This collection of articles, originally published in Bible Study Magazine, samples such questions, offering explanations and empowering you to live a deeper, more enriching life of faith than ever before.

I Dare You Not to Bore Me with the Bible

• Author: Michael S. Heiser
• Publisher: Lexham Press
• Publication Date: 2014

The Bible is filled with passages that are so baffling we tend to ignore them. Yet the passages that seem weird might be the most important. This collection of essays from Bible Study Magazine will shock you, intrigue you, and completely change the way you view the Bible. Dr. Michael S. Heiser visits some of the Bible’s most obscure passages, unveiling their ancient context to help you interpret them today. Read this book, and you’ll never be bored by the Bible again.

About the Authors and Editors

Rebecca Van Noord is the former editor-in-chief of Bible Study Magazine. She has developed content for several Bible reference products, including Lexham Bible Dictionary and Faithlife Study Bible.

Jessi Strong is the senior writer for Bible Study Magazine. She has also developed content for Faithlife Study Bible and Lexham Bible Dictionary.

John D. Barry is the CEO and Founder of Jesus' Economy, a non-profit dedicated to creating jobs and churches in the developing world. He also serves as a missionary with Resurrect Church Movement, the domestic division of Jesus' Economy dedicated to equipping U.S. churches to alleviate poverty and plant churches. John is the general editor of Faithlife Study Bible and Lexham Bible Dictionary. He has authored or edited over 30 books, including The Resurrected Servant in Isaiah, Cutting Ties with Darkness, and the daily devotional Connect the Testaments. John formerly served as founding publisher of Lexham Press and is the former editor-in-chief of Bible Study Magazine. John speaks internationally on engaging the Bible, poverty, and spreading the gospel.

Eli T. Evans is the interaction designer behind Logos Bible Software 6 and Faithlife Study Bible. He is responsible for designing the user experience of most Logos products. Eli writes the “Bible as Art” column for Bible Study Magazine.

Michael S. Heiser is the academic editor for Logos Bible Software, Bible Study Magazine, and Faithlife Study Bible. He is the coeditor of Old Testament Greek Pseudepigrapha with Morphology and Semitic Inscriptions: Analyzed Texts and English Translations; he is also the Hebrew instructor for Learn to Use Hebrew for Logos Bible Software. He earned his PhD in Hebrew Bible and Semitic languages and holds and MA in ancient history and Hebrew studies. In addition, he was named the 2007 Pacific Northwest Regional Scholar by the Society of Biblical Literature.