Six overarching themes that flow throughout Scripture - Jesus, Covenant, Presence, Kingdom, Salvation, Worship - demystify the Bible and make it fun to read. With a thorough discussion of each of the six themes, as well as a summary of the Bible and a discussion of how it came to be in it present form, readers of all ages will read the Bible with new eyes!
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If you've been listening to sermons since you were in the womb, this book might not be overly enlightening, but the authors do have a knack for refreshing conversation. If bible-reading is new to you, or if you've put off reading it for a long time, the book can be very enlightening and the refreshing tone makes it a very easy read.
The authors highlight themes throughout the bible that might be brand new concepts to some readers. For instance, in describing a parallel between Joseph and Jesus, they point out that Joseph was condemned (after that Mrs. Potiphar incident) with two criminals. To one of these, Joseph spoke life. The other, died. Similarly, while on the cross, Jesus promised life to another while another chose death. The book is divided into 6 segments: Jesus Storyline Covenant Storyline Presence Storyline Kingdom Storyline Salvation Storyline Worship Storyline These storylines reveal God's sovereign plan of salvation, foreshadowed for centuries. Parallel after parallel is shared to convince readers that our salvation wasn't an afterthought; God planned it from the beginning. He always thought we were going to be worth it. The book also has two appendices. Appendix A shares a synopsis of the Bible in 20 pages. Appendix B helps readers learn "What, Why, and How of the Bible." The audience makes all the difference with this book. The conversational tone will be very refreshing to those wanting to discover or renew a love for God's Word. To another audience it could also be seen as irreverent. Each chapter focuses on scripture, refers to scripture, and ends with a paperchase leading readers to explore scripture more deeply. Dotted throughout are personal anecdotes and observations that can put some readers at ease while irritating others. In all honesty, I was in the irritated camp. Some beautiful, holy truths were shared in an almost flippant tone at times. Please understand, I'm a pentecostal gal that fully believes in freedom in worship and a very personal relationship with God. But I still felt uncomfortable with some of it. It wasn't that it went against scripture, it's just that there were times when it seemed to lack an awe of the holiness of God. From the back of the book: "C'mon, admit it: You haven't been reading your Bible. It's so...long. Honestly, it's intimidating. What you need is an overview. Something that will pull it all together." If you're in the irritated camp, do you see what I mean? That said, it is a book I am excited to be able to share with young Christians. It really is a book about discovery and realizing the love story God has been writing to us all along. It's also quite educational, tackling Christian-speak in an easy-to-follow manner. If this is a new idea to you, or if you've lost your enthusiasm, I think this is an excellent book that has a lot to offer.
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Refreshing Review of the Bible,
This review is from: Storylines: Your Map to Understanding the Bible (Paperback)
Storylines is a refreshing look at the Bible and the story of God's love that weaves it's way through from beginning to end. Andy and Mike explain the Bible in an overview of six stories. Their humor was fun and enjoyable and made the book feel like a relaxing conversation with friends. I appreciated the fresh look at what these six story lines mean to us here and now and how these two men use examples we can relate to in order to make it come alive in our own minds.
I would have rated this book with five stars if it hadn't been for one red flag on page 23 where it reads as if baptism plays a part in our actual salvation. It is only one sentence, but still I believe one needs to exercise discernment in reading and hence I will recommend this book but with this caution. However, the rest of the book is wonderful and gives many examples that make the Bible come to life. In fact, I also have marked several pages that grabbed my attention and helped clarify in my mind a Biblical truth. This book is frank on matters and because of that I recommend this to only adults and older teens. While it's directness is not meant for younger readers, it will most likely help you understand the Bible in ways you have not before. Storylines is a cool glass of lemonade on a warm summer day! * * * * * This review copy was provided courtesy of The B&B Media Group
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Pretty good in terms of making the Bible clearer. I believe teens will like it.
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