Bible Reading Helps

Home(Quick Links)

Rick Warren's Bible Study Methods
by Rick Warren

You were created to become like Christ. This is one of the five God-ordained purposes for your life described in The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren, and it's why studying the Bible is so important. The Bible's truths will transform you, aligning you with the character and ways of Jesus as you encounter him in the Scriptures. This easy-to-understand book shows you how to study the Bible Rick Warren's way. It gives you not just one, but twelve methods for exploring the riches of Gods Word. At least one of them is exactly what you're looking for an approach thats right for you, right where you're at. Simple step-by-step instructions guide you through the how-to's of the following methods: Devotional Chapter Summary, Character Quality, Thematic, Biographical, Topical, Word Study, Book, Background, Book Survey, Chapter Analysis, Book Synthesis, and Verse Analysis. Thousands of individuals, small groups, churches, and seminary classes have used this practical manual to unlock the wonderful truths of Scripture. You can too. Rick Warren's Bible Study Methods will help you develop a customized approach to studying, understanding, and applying the Bible.

ISBN: 9780310273004
2006 Zondervan
256 pages

Available in the Pavilion

Playing with Fire
by Walt Russel

For too many of us, reading the Bible is about as enjoyable as pulling weeds. At best, it's unexciting, and sometimes, it's just plain work. But Bible scholar Walt Russell insists that when we study the Scriptures properly, it's like playing with fire—a fire that can ignite dramatic change in our souls. With a style that is both intelligent and engaging, Russell provides the tools you'll need to study different styles of biblical writing in-depth—and unlock their meaning. And with this fuller understanding of God's Word, you'll be able to unleash a heart transforming power that burns away your defenses, bringing radical change to your life! When you read your Bible, why settle for pulling weeds when you could be playing with fire?

ISBN: 1576831426
2000 NavPress Publishing
288 pages

Available in the Pavillion

Eat This Book: Conversation in the Art of Spiritual Reading
by Eugene Peterson

A provocative challenge to read the Scriptures on their own terms—as God's revelation—and to live them as we read. Countering the trend toward subjective personal interpretation, Peterson suggests an alternative approach, offering fascinating insights on the nature of language, the ancient practice of lectio divina, and the role of translations, including The Message.

ISBN: 9780802829481
2006 Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
186 pages

Available in the Pavillion

The Last Word : Scripture and the Authority of God
by N.T. Wright

Both evangelicals and liberals are misreading the Bible, says the Bishop of Durham. Wright explains why both overly literal and politically correct positions are indefensible, then sheds light on how the church has grappled with the authority of Scripture over the centuries. A crucial topic.

ISBN: 9780060872618
2003 Zondervan/Harpersanfrancisco
160 pages

Available in the Pavilion

The IVP Introduction to the Bible
by Philip S. Johnson

Before you focus on legal facets in Leviticus—or reason out imagery riddles in Revelation—get the biblical backstory! Penned by an international team of evangelical scholars, this masterful introduction clarifies the crucial background, themes, theology, and terms necessary to read and interpret God's Word. Accessible, comprehensive, and concise, it includes helpful maps, charts, and diagrams.

ISBN: 9780830828289
2007 InterVarsity Press
340 pages

Available in the Pavilion

A Survey of the New Testament, Fourth Edition
by Robert Gundry

This revised edition of Gundry's Survey of the New Testament goes beyond providing background information and technical introductory material and leads students to read the New Testament itself. Whenever possible, general questions of introduction and background are tied to assigned readings covering the entire New Testament. In addition, comments on these readings help students with interpretation, and follow the flow of thought from one passage to another.

ISBN: 9780310238256
2003 Zondervan
560 pages

Available in the Pavilion

An Introduction to the Old Testament, Second Edition
by Tremper Longman III

This second edition of An Introduction to the Old Testament integrates and interacts with recent developments in Old Testament scholarship. Several distinctives set it apart from other introductions to the Old Testament: It is thoroughly evangelical in its perspective It emphasizes special introduction to the study of individual books. It features points of research history and representative scholars rather than an exhaustive treatment of past scholarship. It deals with the meaning of each book, not in isolation but in context. It probes the meaning of each book in the setting of its culture. With callouts, charts, and graphs, this text is written with an eye on understanding the nature of Old Testament historiography. This upper-level introduction to the Old Testament offers students a solid understanding of three key issues: historical background, literary analysis, and theological message.

ISBN: 9780310263418
2006 Zondervan
640 pages

Available in the Pavilion

Sacred Reading: The Ancient Art of Lectio Divina
by Michael Casey

This work offers a bold and engaging examination of the Western tradition of lectio divina, the contemplative approach to sacred writings, notably the Bible and the Spiritual classics. Casey offers fascinating insights into how the prayerful experience of lectio divina can be sustained and invigorated by the techniques of sacred reading—techniques distilled from the author's deep acquaintance with the Bible and the ancient books of Western spirituality.