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For the Love of God: A Daily Companion for Discovering the Riches of God's Word, Volume 1 [Paperback]

D. A. Carson
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July 10, 2006

In a world that views absolute truth, right and wrong, and salvation as being subject to individual interpretation, the Bible's unwavering proclamations and miraculous stories seem obsolete in modern times. But it is not God's Word that has changed. Indeed, its relevancy and its power to transform lives are intact. What has changed is the number of people who consult it. Now more than ever the need to read the Bible, to understand the big picture of its storyline, and to grasp the relevance this has for your life is critical.

As with its companion volume, For the Love of God-Volume 2, this devotional contains a systematic 365-day plan, based on the M'Cheyne Bible-reading schedule, that will in the course of a year guide you through the New Testament and Psalms twice and the rest of the Old Testament once.

In an effort to help preserve biblical thinking and living, D. A. Carson has also written thought-provoking comments and reflections regarding each day's scriptural passages. And, most uniquely, he offers you perspective that places each reading into the larger framework of history and God's eternal plan to deepen your understanding of his sovereignty-and the unity and power of his Word.


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Product Details

  • Paperback: 400 pages
  • Publisher: Crossway (July 10, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1581348150
  • ISBN-13: 978-1581348156
  • Product Dimensions: 6 x 8.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #19,035 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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D. A. Carson (Ph.D., University of Cambridge) is research professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois. He is the author or coauthor of over 45 books, including the Gold Medallion Award-winning book The Gagging of God and An Introduction to the New Testament, and is general editor of Telling the Truth: Evangelizing Postmoderns and Worship by the Book. He has served as a pastor and is an active guest lecturer in church and academic settings around the world.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Leading You Back to God May 31, 2000
Format:Hardcover
I have read devotionals before but this is the cream of the crop. Dr. Carson points out, "The rising biblical illiteracy in Western culture means that the Bible is increasingly a closed book, even to many Christians (p. 11)." The purpose of this devotional is to get people back to reading the Bible. Carson does this by modifying Robert Murracy M'Cheyne's system of reading the Bible. Carson has four sections to be read for the day of the devotion. Usually these sections are one chapter in length. The first two in italics are for family reading. The devotion of the day comes from one of the family's readings. The other two chapters are for private reading. If a person reads all four chapters including the devotion, he or she will read, "The New Testament and Psalms twice and the rest of the Bible once in a year. Dr. Carson's comments on one of the chapters in italics enlightens the reader on the biblical content of the passage with application for the reader. My wife and I found this service of Dr. Carson invaluable. This is only surpassed by the humbleness of Dr. Carson himself who writes in the introduction, "If you must skip something, skip this book; read the Bible instead (p. 13)." Dr. Carson in his many books as well as being the research professor at Trinity Evangelical Divinty School, wants nothing more than to bring others closer to God, His Word (the Bible), and His living Word, Jesus Christ. This devotional more than accomplishes that feat.
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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Hardcover
Other 'devotionals' suffer from being guided by the author in 'what they thought' and can get 'mushy'. Carson keeps our focus in and upon the text of the bible passage for the day, and allows the context of the passage to speak first, then allowing the reader to draw conclusions for application today. I can't wait to get to it everyday - not because it is 'Don Carson', but because it is the Bible, and Don is a great servant in helping me do that. Brilliant.
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32 of 34 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars I bought a copy for every household in my church. November 13, 1998
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Format:Hardcover
As stated on the dust jacket, this book will "open the Bible to anyone who wants to understand Scriptue in its text and the larger framework of God's kingdom," "know the God of the Bible," and "discover how He works in the world and the lives of those who love Him." To understand the Bible and know the God of the Bible requires regular and extensive reading of the Bible; and a little expert help to keep the general picture in view and navigate the more difficult places is a great advantage. D. A. Carson, of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, has supplied us with a great tool for growth in Biblical knowledge in his guide for daily reading entitled "For the Love of God." The guide employs the daily reading schedule developed by Robert Murray M'Cheyne (1813-1843), which divides the scriptures into four reading portions per day (two for family worship, two for private reading, morning and evening). By following M'Cheyne's schedule the reader will have completed the Old Testament once and the New Testament and Psalms twice in one year. For each day, Carson has provided a brief, clear, and sound exposition of one or more of the readings. Tremendously helpful.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Reading through the Bible
Great programme for reading through the Bible with the added insight from Don Carson's comments. Excellent for anyone who is serious to read the Bible and to come away enriched.
Published 2 days ago by Isolde
5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite
This is the best method of reading through the Bible in one year that I have ever encountered in 42 years. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Barbara H. Wood
5.0 out of 5 stars A daily devotional for use with the M'Cheyne daily Bible readings.
"For The Love of God" is an improvement to the M'Cheyne Daily Bible readings since it has the four passages to read listed at the top of the page for each day of the year. D.A. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Keith J. Anderson
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource to go along with a great Bible Reading plan
This devotional is an excellent resource to go along with a Bible Reading plan that will take you through the entire Old Testament in a year and the New Testament twice. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Bullfrog
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommend Seller
Highly recommend seller. Product as advertised. Arrived on time and in good condition. Would definitely buy from this seller again.
Published 4 months ago by Emily D. Rocha
4.0 out of 5 stars Daily devotional
I purchased this on the recommendation from a friend. I intend to read through it this year. I've heard good things about D.A. Carson.
Published 4 months ago by Mark E Hayes
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Bible in a year study guide
Great Bible in a year study guide along with it's companion volume 2. Carson is a wonderful theologian with a great desire to see us all be in the Word of God.
Published 4 months ago by Kim Stockslager
5.0 out of 5 stars a great companion to scripture
This is a great companion to Scripture, so it's helpful when read in addition to the texts shown in the bible reading plan. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Joe Mc
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Book
I have enjoyed the messages from this book. I wanted a way to undestand the Bible better. I have purchased additonal copies for friends. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Primrose
5.0 out of 5 stars Super Theology Reader
What a great theological mind. An honor to read this great book. If you want to know God more deeply, this is a well written and extraordinary book of Spiritual wisdom. Read more
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