Context How to Understand the Bible

by Nicodem, James L.; Carson, D. A.

• ISBN13: 9780802406354
• ISBN10: 0802406351
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2013-04-01
• Publisher: Moody Publishers

Summary

History, instructions, poetry, prophecy, apocalypse, sermons, and all of it written thousands of years ago - the Bible is a complex book that can be difficult to navigate. One of the hardest things for a reader is to figure out how to read different sections of scripture the way they're supposed to be read and then to figure out how they all fit together. Pastor Jim Nicodem has written a wonderful, accessible resource to help with these challenges. Contextexplains four different aspects of the Bible that readers need to understand in order to be able to understand the bible as a whole. In these pages, Nicodem takes the reader through the history, literature, theology, and how we should see this ancient book through modern eyes. In short, he gives the context needed to read the Bible well. Perfect for believers at any stage and those seeking to teach the Bible well, this book is a wonderful tool to help with basic Bible reading or more in-depth study.

Author Biography

JIM NICODEM has been the senior pastor of Christ Community Church since its start in 1984. Beginning with a group of six families, the church has grown to over five thousand weekend attendees at four campuses. A significant focus on reaching spiritual seekers has resulted in scores of new believers being baptized each year.Born and raised in the Midwest, Jim received his BA in Biblical studies from Wheaton College, and his MDiv and DMin from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. In keeping with Christ Community Church's mission "to make passionate disciples of Jesus Christ," Jim loves to mentor others in prayer and the study of God's Word. He is the author of Prayer Coach: For All Who Want to Get Off the Bench and Onto the Praying Field and the soon to be published Bible Savvy series.Jim and his wife, Sue, have been married for more than thirty years and have three grown children.

Table of Contents

Foreword Introduction Chapter 1: The Historical Setting Chapter 2: The Literary Setting Chapter 3: The Theological Setting Chapter 4: The Immediate Setting Notes Bibliography