Understanding Your Bible in 15 Minutes a Day

by Aaron, Daryl

• ISBN13: 9780764209628
• ISBN10: 0764209620
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-02-01
• Publisher: Bethany House Pub

Summary

The Bible can be overwhelming. For those unfamiliar with this huge and ancient book, it's hard to even know where to begin. These short, digestible readings answer questions about where the Bible came from, what it's about, and why it matters. Daryl Aaron blends the knowledge of a college professor with the friendly, welcoming tone of a pastor. Broken into forty small chapters, this book is perfect for those who want quick and clear answers to their questions.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 9
Why Should I Read the Bible?	p. 13
Where in the Bible Can-I Learn (and Teach Others) How to Be Saved?	p. 17
Does the Bible Tell One Overall Story?	p. 21
What Is the Main Theme of the Bible?	p. 27
Where Do the Events of the Bible Take Place?	p. 31
How Is the Old Testament Organized?	p. 35
Who Wrote the Old Testament?	p. 40
For Whom Was the Old Testament Written?	p. 45
What Will I Find in the Pentateuch?	p. 49
What Will I Find in the Historical Books?	p. 53
What Will I Find in the Wisdom and Poetry Books?	p. 58
What Will I Find in the Prophets?	p. 62
What Happened Between the Old and New Testaments?	p. 66
How Is the New Testament Organized?	p. 71
Who Wrote the New Testament?	p. 76
For Whom Was the New Testament Written?	p. 80
What Will I Find in the Gospels?	p. 84
What Will I Find in the Book of Acts	p. 89
What Will I Find in the Epistles?	p. 93
What Will I Find in the Book of Revelation?	p. 97
What Does the Canon Mean, and How Were the Books Chosen to Complete It?	p. 101
In What Languages Was the Bible Written?	p. 105
When and How Was the Bible Translated Into English?	p. 109
Which Translation of the Bible Should I Use?	p. 114
What Do We Mean When We Say the Bible Is the Word of God?	p. 119
What Internal Evidence Do We Have That the Bible Is the Word of God?	p. 123
Is There External Evidence , That the Bible Is the Word of God?	p. 127
Why Does It Matter That the Bible Is the Word of God?	p. 131
Is All the History in the Bible Accurate?	p. 135
Why Is the Bible Sometimes Confusing?	p. 139
How Do I Reconcile the Fact That the Bible Seems to Contradict Itself?	p. 144
What Do I Do When I Don't Understand What I'm Reading?	p. 148
What Does the Bible Tell Us About What God Is Like?	p. 152
Where in the Bible Can I Find the Comfort That God Cares for Me?	p. 156
Are We Expected to Obey the Laws of the Old Testament?	p. 160
Where in the Bible Can I Learn About How God Wants Me to Live?	p. 164
Is It Good to Have a Plan for Reading the Bible?	p. 168
Is.lt Essential to Memorize
	p. 172
How Do I Meditate on the Word of God?	p. 177
Is It a Good Idea to Use the Bible When I Pray?	p. 181
Notes	p. 185
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