Sixty-six books written by forty people over nearly 2,000 years, in two languages and several different genres. A worldwide bestseller published in countless sizes and bindings, translations and languages. Sworn by in court, fought over by religious people, quoted in arguments. The Bible is clearly no ordinary book. How can you begin to read and understand it as a whole? In this excellent overview, Vaughan Roberts gives you the big picture--showing how the different parts of the Bible fit together under the theme of the kingdom of God. He provides both the encouragement and the tools to help you read the Bible with confidence and understanding. And he points you to the Bible's supreme subject, Jesus Christ, and the salvation God offers through him.
God's Big Picture: Tracing the Storyline of the Bible
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Vaughan Roberts is rector of St. Ebbe's Church in Oxford, England, and author of God's Big Picture and Life's Big Questions. He is also a popular speaker at Spring Harvest and a founding member of "9:38" which encourages people to consider full-time gospel ministry.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By Paul Miller
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book provided a wonderful overview of the entire bible in one book. Not an indepth study, but it was fun to read about the bible, all 66 books in one volume. It also helped in understanding how they all fit together and that the central theme is God's redemptive plan for mankind.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By Trevin Wax
Format:Paperback
David and Goliath. Daniel in the lion's den. Jesus' feeding of five thousand people. Too many of us know the stories in the Bible without ever understanding the Story of the Bible. Vaughan Roberts' book God's Big Picture: Tracing the Storyline of the Bible (IVP 2002) provides a remedy to this problem by giving a terrific overview to the entire Bible in less than 150 pages.
Roberts interprets the Bible with "The Kingdom of God" as the central motif. Each chapter progresses through the Bible, showing how the Scriptures are united around God and His rule. Roberts takes us through Creation, Fall, Israel, the prophets, the exile, Jesus, the Church, and the coming Kingdom, all the while showing how the Bible itself tells one story - the story of our world.
This book is similar to Graeme Goldsworthy's Gospel and Kingdom, but a little more user friendly. Roberts does a good job of summarizing biblical doctrines within the overarching metanarrative that the Bible provides. Though the book traces the Bible's story at a rapid pace, there are times when the writing seems to drag. But overall, this little book is a helpful introduction to the Bible's big picture.
Roberts interprets the Bible with "The Kingdom of God" as the central motif. Each chapter progresses through the Bible, showing how the Scriptures are united around God and His rule. Roberts takes us through Creation, Fall, Israel, the prophets, the exile, Jesus, the Church, and the coming Kingdom, all the while showing how the Bible itself tells one story - the story of our world.
This book is similar to Graeme Goldsworthy's Gospel and Kingdom, but a little more user friendly. Roberts does a good job of summarizing biblical doctrines within the overarching metanarrative that the Bible provides. Though the book traces the Bible's story at a rapid pace, there are times when the writing seems to drag. But overall, this little book is a helpful introduction to the Bible's big picture.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having read 5 various books on this subject of the Kingdom of God, Mr. Roberts book was the most organized, structured, illustrated and understandable. It became the foundation for my own series on the Kingdom. A great first book since it lays the foundation necessary for understanding the more in depth books such as: Announcing the Kingdom and According to Plan.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars
Elementary
This is an elementary look at the overall narrative of Scripture. The author picks and chooses denominational points in which to make theological and doctrinal conclusions. Read more
Published 4 days ago by M. Scott Kopf
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great way to knit together the isolated events of the Bible into one...
This book is an exceptional resource which concisely and accurately presents an overview of the Bible. Read more
Published 28 days ago by billy burch
2.0 out of 5 stars
didn't do it for me
This book was recommended to me, but I have to say that I was not able "to get into" the book
Published 1 month ago by Valerie
5.0 out of 5 stars
this is a must read!
If you have ever wondered how the WHOLE of the Bible connects - this book is for you.
And if you want to deepen your appreciation for God's Word - this book is for... Read more
And if you want to deepen your appreciation for God's Word - this book is for... Read more
Published 2 months ago by cympcymp
5.0 out of 5 stars
Clarifies and Simplifies the Complex Depth of the Bible
The Bible isn't meant to be a quick read-through. It's not one of those fiction paperbacks you read once and leave to collect dust in your bookshelf. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Sohyun Lee
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The Big Picture
Very well designed to methodically inform the readers of the Bible's messages. Easy to read along with illustrations to enhance the reader's understanding.
Published 3 months ago by David P. Kouri
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Common Thread
The author does an excellent job showing the connection between the Old and New Testaments. It has brought new understanding to the study of the scriptures.
Published 4 months ago by Sherri Bartmas
5.0 out of 5 stars
started reading great
a great pattern is developed in the big picture of
God's story and if all had read it before the election, we would have a different president
God's story and if all had read it before the election, we would have a different president
Published 5 months ago by Kerry D. Hanson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great overview of the Bible Story
Very helpful overview of the Christian story starting in Genesis and going to Revelation. Clear and easy to read. Read more
Published 5 months ago by DGH
5.0 out of 5 stars
A "must" have!
If you're giving someone a Bible give them a copy of this with it. Especially if they are a new believer. Excellent overview and introduction to the Gospel!
Published 7 months ago by Michael Sanders
