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The first step to a truly enriching study of the Bible is understanding its origins, purpose and necessity. This introductory book explores—and answers—important questions that many wonder about: Who wrote the Bible? How was it written? Why should I believe in this antiquated book? What about its contradictions and problems? It concludes with vital chapters on Bible study helps and methods and a list of resources for enrichment. Any Christian who cares to know more about, and draw more deeply from, the Book of books will thoroughly benefit from this encouraging work.
The Scriptures are God's Word to us. We should personally read them, study them, meditate upon them and, most of all, practice them. But the first step to a truly enriching study of the Bible is understanding the basics behind it. This gives every believer not only a deeper appreciation for the wonder of God's Word, but also a foundation for apologetic discussions in the future.
This introductory book explores important questions that many wonder about: Who wrote the Bible? How was it written? Why should I believe in this antiquated book? What about its contradictions and problems? R. Laird Harris answers these questions and more. He also includes questions to provoke further exploration. And the book concludes with vital chapters on study helps and Bible study methods, as well as a list of resources for enrichment. The beginning Christian will thoroughly benefit from this encouraging work.
“and many others. This direct communication from God is usually called special revelation.” (Pages 6–7)
“The easiest and clearest answer as to why Christians believe the Old Testament is that Christ believed it.” (Page 15)
“But, as C. S. Lewis in his book Miracles1 beautifully shows, all language about things that are not perceived by the senses must be metaphorical language. No other way can be found to describe the unseen.” (Page 11)
“Historically, the Bible has been called inspired, meaning that it is God’s Word and fully true. Traditionally, it was also called infallible. That is to say, it is incapable of mistake.” (Page 10)
“This is the function of a prophet—having received the word of God, to speak it to the people.” (Page 8)
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Sakarias Ingolfsson
3/15/2012