Seven things I wish Christians knew about the Bible / Michael F. Bird

By: Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Publication details: Grand Rapids : Zondervan, 2021Description: xxii, 215 p. ; 19 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
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  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780310538851
  • 0310538858
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Ebook version :: No titleSummary: Answers to the most common questions and misconceptions about the Bible. "Seven Things I Wish Christians Knew about the Bible" is a short and readable introduction to the Bible--its origins, interpretation, truthfulness, and authority. Bible scholar, prolific author, and Anglican minister Michael Bird helps Christians understand seven important "things" about this unique book: 1. how the Bible was put together; 2. what "inspiration" means; 3. how the Bible is true; 4. why the Bible needs to be rooted in history; 5. why literal interpretation is not always the best interpretation; 6. how the Bible gives us knowledge, faith, love, and hope; and 7. how Jesus Christ is the center of the Bible. "Seven Things" presents clear and understandable evangelical account of the Bible's inspiration, canonization, significance, and relevance in a way that is irenic and compelling. It is a must read for any serious Bible reader who desires an informed and mature view of the Bible that will enrich their faith
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Answers to the most common questions and misconceptions about the Bible. "Seven Things I Wish Christians Knew about the Bible" is a short and readable introduction to the Bible--its origins, interpretation, truthfulness, and authority. Bible scholar, prolific author, and Anglican minister Michael Bird helps Christians understand seven important "things" about this unique book: 1. how the Bible was put together; 2. what "inspiration" means; 3. how the Bible is true; 4. why the Bible needs to be rooted in history; 5. why literal interpretation is not always the best interpretation; 6. how the Bible gives us knowledge, faith, love, and hope; and 7. how Jesus Christ is the center of the Bible. "Seven Things" presents clear and understandable evangelical account of the Bible's inspiration, canonization, significance, and relevance in a way that is irenic and compelling. It is a must read for any serious Bible reader who desires an informed and mature view of the Bible that will enrich their faith

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