30 Days to Understanding the BibleMax Anders'30 Days to Understanding the Bible' is an excellent introduction on how to read the Bible. The idea is that the reader spend 15 minutes each day for 30 days to consider the Bible's main events, characters, storyline, and doctrines to learn how it all sits together. This is a classic treatment of the sweep of redemptive history as set out in Scripture and highly recommended to every believer, but especially those seeking to understand the overview of the Bible.
Dig DeeperAndrew SachThis is an excellent introduction on how to read the Bible. The main idea of the book is to introduce the tools we all need to get the most from our Bibles and so each chapter introduces a new tool to help us Dig Deeper into God's word. This book will help equip the reader for Bible study, it's an easy book to pick up and read, and I would recommend it to Christians at any stage in their walk!
Dig Even DeeperAndrew SachThis is an excellent introduction on how to read the Old Testament. The main idea of the book is to introduce the tools we all need to get the most from this part of the Bible and so each chapter introduces a new tool to help us Dig Deeper into God's word. This book will help equip the reader for Bible study, particularly the Old Testament which contains many more obscure, troubling, and difficult passages. It's an easy book to pick up and read, and I would recommend it to Christians at any stage in their walk!
How to Read the Bible for All its WorthDouglas Stuart; Gordon D. FeeIn 'How to Read the Bible for All It's Worth', Stuart & Fee set out a blueprint for how to read and understand the Bible. They don't presume much, if any, prior knowledge or experience, and show us how we can mine the depths of Scripture by showing us how to handle different genres, how to engage with cultural issues, historical context, and how to understand what it all means for us today. This is a great introduction on Bible reading we would all benefit from reading.
How to Read the Bible Book by BookDouglas Stuart, Gordon D. FeeIn 'How to Read the Bible Book by Book', Fee & Stuart team up again to provide us with a survey of the Bible on a book-by-book basis. As they walk the reader through each book of the Bible, they provide us with information such as the literary form or genre, the cultural context, and the main theme of the book - all with an eye as to where this sits within the Bible. Like their other book, 'How to Read the Bible for All It's Worth', this book makes no assumptions regarding the reader and can be read beneficially by just about any Christian out there.
Visual Theology Guide to the BibleTim Challies'Visual Theology Guide to the Bible' is Tim Challies' follow-up to 'Visual Theology' and offers the reader a great entry point to theology for new Christians or more seasoned believers looking for a fresh approach. These infographics give you immediate entry points to the Bible and breaks difficult doctrines down to easily understood concepts! Great for a younger audience, Bible classes, or the coffee table!
Women of the WordJen WilkinWritten primarily for women, 'Women of the Word' helps the reader study and meditate on the Bible. Whether new to the Bible, finding it difficult to find motivation, or a seasoned reader, Jen Wilkin helps the reader learn the tools to deeper Bible study in a way to make this sustainable for the busy modern woman. The study questions at the end of each chapter also make this book an excellent small group resource. All women would benefit from this one!
Jesus On Every PageDavid MurrayOn 'Jesus On Every Page', David Murray shows us how the central figure of the Bible, Jesus, isn't confined to the Gospel accounts, but can be seen in one way or another on every page of the Bible, in both Old and New Testaments. This not only reinforces the unity of the Bible, how more obscure and difficult parts of the Bible speak of Christ, and how Scripture has the Son at its core from beginning to end!
Introducing Scripture (POD)C. John CollinsIn 'Introducing Scripture', Grudem, Collins, and Schreiner have concentrated on the main subjects related to the Bible. They have produced 18 short chapters with contributors including John Piper , J I packer, and many others to our great benefit. This is a very helpful book which helps us focus on what the Bible is, why it was written, why we can say it's accurate and trustworthy, and what's main themes are. This is recommended to thoughtful Christians trying to develop their own understanding of the Bible.
Lion Handbook to the BiblePat AlexanderNow in it's 6th edition this million-seller classic is the ideal way to visually dig deeper into the Bible. Includes over 120 articles from experts across the fields, 700+ colour photographs and illustrations.
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