Bible Made Easy Series (13 vols.)

by Mark Water

Publisher:

John Hunt

, 1998–2001

Overview

In print, the Bible Made Easy titles are described as "pocket-sized reference tools" for Christians on a broad range of themes. Each of the 13 titles is 64 pages in length. This very popular series is written for the layperson and gives easy-to-understand, reliable answers to common questions.

The Bible Made Easy Series makes the Bible accessible by introducing the reader to the biblical books and explaining the mechanics of Bible study. It also focuses in on common areas of interest such as prophecy, Bible and science, and Bible promises. Includes answers to "hard questions," and helpful tips for Scripture memorization.

This series is perfect for new believers, Christian parents, Bible study leaders, or anyone mentoring a friend in the faith. It does a superb job of breaking down the elements of Bible study into manageable parts, bringing meaningful Bible study within reach of even a brand new Christian.

Product Details

• Title: Bible Made Easy Series (13 vols.)
• Author: Mark Water
• Publisher: John Hunt Publishing, Ltd.
• Volumes: 13
• Pages: 832

Bible Study Made Easy

• Author: Mark Water
• Publisher: John Hunt
• Publication Date: 1998
• Pages: 64

Learn how to study the Bible on your own with this easy-to-understand reference guide. It's perfect for anyone new to Bible study or for teaching your teens how to study the Bible.

• Different Bible study methods explained
• Learn what questions to ask
• Discover the relationship between the Old and New Testaments

This guide covers all the essentials! It begins with the basics of how to choose a Bible version and introduces the reader to Bible reference tools (commentaries, concordances, Bible dictionaries, etc.). The guide then walks you through various study methods and approaches, explaining how to study books and people in the Bible, and how to do word or topic studies.

Sample entries include:

• "Which Bible version should I use?"
• "Nine ways NOT to study the Bible"
• "Questions to ask"
• "What are commentaries, concordances, Bible dictionaries, New Testament interlinears?"
• "Looking through a microscope"
• "The telescopic approach to Bible study"
• "Linking the Old and New Testaments"
• "It's all Greek to me!"
• "Following a chain from Genesis to Revelation"
• "The names of God"
• "A biography--the life of Daniel"
• "The great women of the Bible"
• "The names and titles of Jesus"
• "How do Matthew, Mark and Luke differ?"
• "Studying a single word: humility"
• "15 ways to enhance your Bible study"

Books of the Bible Made Easy

• Author: Mark Water
• Publisher: John Hunt
• Publication Date: 2001
• Pages: 64

Did you ever wish for a thumbnail sketch of what's in each book of the Bible? Wonder when a particular book was written, why and for whom? This kind of information is absolutely essential for anyone preparing Bible studies or diving into Bible study for the first time. Books of the Bible Made Easy provides an excellent overview of the 66 books of the Protestant Bible, with information such as:

• The key verse in each book
• The major theme of each book
• The background and purpose behind the writing
• The author of the book
• The date written
• A brief outline of each book

Bible Promises Made Easy

• Author: Mark Water
• Publisher: John Hunt
• Publication Date: 2001
• Pages: 64

This guide helps you apply Bible promises to everyday situations by pairing a brief, insightful comment and inspirational quote with each of 62 Bible promises.

Discover God's promises through the Bible with this guide:

• Gain a deeper understanding of great Bible promises
• Find encouragement and strength for discouraging days
• Prepare yourself to share the promises of God with others

Sample entries include:

• "When I face adversity"
• "When I need comfort"
• "When I stumble"
• "When I doubt God's love"
• "When I want to praise God"
• "When I need God’s peace"
• "When I’m being tempted"
• "When I need God’s guidance"
• "When I worry"

Bible Prophecy Made Easy

• Author: Mark Water
• Publisher: John Hunt
• Publication Date: 1998
• Pages: 64

This guidebook provides a great introduction to the subject of biblical prophecy, beginning with a compilation of false doomsday prophecies that draw the reader in to this fascinating topic. Includes discussions of the book of Revelation, second coming of Christ, biblical symbols, forth-telling/foretelling, and the marks of a genuine prophet. Also contains helpful lists such as Matthew's 65 references to the Old Testament and a Who's Who? of Bible prophets.

Bible Teachings Made Easy

• Author: Mark Water
• Publisher: John Hunt
• Publication Date: 1998
• Pages: 64

Improve your knowledge of the Bible with this invaluable quick-reference guide to biblical teaching. Contemporary questions answered by this guide include: "Why did Jesus die?" "What does the Bible say about race relations?" and "If God is so powerful, why does evil seem to win?" The guide takes a question-and-answer approach to 31 subjects, making biblical teaching instantly accessible.

Sample entries include:

• "What does the Bible teach about itself?"
• "Can we really believe in Satan today?"
• "Is it necessary to believe in the virgin birth?"
• "Why doesn't the word 'Trinity' appear in the Bible?"
• "Why pray? Doesn't God already know my needs?"

Bible & Science Made Easy

• Author: Mark Water
• Publisher: John Hunt
• Publication Date: 2001
• Pages: 64

Learn how the truth of the Bible and conclusions of science relate with this easy-to-understand reference guide:

• Discover how science confirms the Bible story
• Find out how archaeology is uncovering more about Bible times
• See how nature itself reveals God's handiwork

The Book of Genesis Made Easy

• Author: Mark Water
• Publisher: John Hunt
• Publication Date: 2000
• Pages: 64

Discover God at work in the book of beginnings using this handy reference book.

• See the hand of God in creation and salvation
• Identify the roles of key people like Jacob and Joseph in the Jewish race
• Discover the structure and special characteristics of the first book of the Bible
• Study themes in the book such as covenants, mountains, names and numbers, or prophecies

The Gospel of John Made Easy

• Author: Mark Water
• Publisher: John Hunt
• Publication Date: 2000
• Pages: 64

Discover the story of Jesus through the eyes of John, the beloved disciple, using this handy reference guide.

• Identify who Jesus is through the titles given to him
• Discover the miracles and teachings found uniquely in the Gospel of John
• Examine the structure and special characteristics of a favorite Gospel
• Study themes in the book such as miracles, Jesus and the Father, the Holy Spirit, and witnesses to Jesus

Life of Jesus Made Easy

• Author: Mark Water
• Publisher: John Hunt
• Publication Date: 2001
• Pages: 64

This guide provides an overview of the events and people in the life of Jesus Christ. It's a quick introduction that would serve as an excellent prelude to a study of one of the Gospels. An overview chronology of Jesus' life starts off the guide, followed by entries beginning with Jesus' birth and ending with his resurrection appearances. The guide covers thirty-one subjects.

Hard Questions about the Bible Made Easy

• Author: Mark Water
• Publisher: John Hunt
• Publication Date: 2000
• Pages: 64

Identify key challenges and doubts that people have about the Bible with this handy reference guide. An excellent resource for anyone reaching out to unsaved friends or family, or wanting to have a ready answer for skeptics.

• Recognize the real doubts some have about believing the Bible
• Learn answers to the tough questions people ask with regard to the Bible
• Discover why the Bible is unique

Sample entries include:

• "How can the Bible be divinely inspired since it was written by human authors?"
• "Is every word of the Bible literally true?"
• "Isn't the God of the Old Testament different from the God of the New Testament?"
• "Doesn't a prior source undermine the originality of Matthew's, Mark's and Luke's Gospels?"

Hard Questions about Christianity Made Easy

• Author: Mark Water
• Publisher: John Hunt
• Publication Date: 2000
• Pages: 64

Identify key challenges and doubts that people have about Christianity and discover some helpful responses. An excellent resource for anyone reaching out to unsaved friends or family, or wanting to have a ready answer for skeptics.

• Recognize the reservations some have concerning the Christian faith
• Discover answers to tough questions people ask about Christianity
• Recognize why Christianity is unique

Sample entries include:

• "Aren't there some tough questions that Christianity has no satisfactory answer to?"
• "Why discount other religions in favor of Jesus Christ?"
• "What about those who have never heard?"
• "Was Jesus any more than a good moral teacher?"
• "What's the difference between a cult and a mainstream Church?"

Knowing God's Will Made Easier

• Author: Mark Water
• Publisher: John Hunt
• Publication Date: 1998
• Pages: 64

Learn biblical principles in how to know the will of God.

• General principles for guidance
• 9 keys to finding God's will
• 5 classic ways in which God guides
• Answers to common "what to do when...?" questions

Scripture Memory Made Easy

• Author: Mark Water
• Publisher: John Hunt
• Publication Date: 1999
• Pages: 64

Learn how to memorize Scripture with this handy reference guide. Provides a step-by-step plan for memorizing one hundred Scripture verses in a year. Suggested verses share a common theme such as "God's plan of salvation" or "Jesus' six 'I am's.'" Perfect for Christian parents, Sunday school teachers, or anyone who wants to "hide God's word" in his heart.

• Understand more of God's Word
• Be better prepared to share Jesus with others
• Allow God's Word to strengthen your faith

The first 8 entries are:

• "Why bother learning Bible verses?"
• "Motivation for memorizing scripture"
• "What to do before you start"
• "Learning your first Bible verse"
• "A plan for each week"
• "Your first week of memory verses"
• "How do I review verses?"
• "Your second week's verses"

About Mark Water

Mark Water was born in Devon, England and trained for the Anglican ministry at the London College of Divinity. He was ordained as an evangelical minister in 1966. For the past 20 years he has been engaged in the ministry of Christian literature as writer, editor and advisor. In addition to the Bible Made Easy series, Water authored the Encyclopedia of Christian Quotations; the Encyclopedia of Christian Martyrs, and many other volumes.