Read the Bible for a Change: Understanding and Responding to God's Word by Ray L

Description: Read the Bible for a Change by Ray Lubeck Which Bible passages are for us today and which only apply to the first audience ancient readers? Can we just pick and choose for ourselves the verses we think fit our situation? Who gets to decide? In READ THE BIBLE FOR A CHANGE, Ray Lubeck helps readers correctly understand and relate the Bible to their lives. If you are serious about your relationship with God and committed to responding faithfully to His Word, this book is for you. Ray has devoted his life to helping people discover for themselves Gods truth and see how it relates to their everyday, practical living. He will show you how to: - Read each passage in its larger biblical context - Understand the effects of its literary style - Recognize the meaning of a text - Hear God speak through the Bibles human authors - Identify the life-changing truths that apply to life today - Bring pleasure to God by obeying His Word As a college-level teacher, Ray realizes what it takes to hold the interest of students of the Bible. He uses illustrations, charts, stories, and everyday examples to make learning both fun and significant. Read the Bible for a Change will help you avoid the pitfalls and discover the truths that transform you life. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Ray Lubeck is a Professor of Bible and Theology at Multnomah University in Portland, Oregon. With a B.S. from Multnomah, an M.A. from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, a D. Th. from the University of South Africa, and graduate studies at Regent College and Jerusalem University College, he is considered by many to be an expert in Bible interpretation and its relation to contemporary culture. He is the author of Swallowing Jonah (2011), Read the Bible for a Change, 1st ed. (2005) and has contributed chapters to Text and Canon: Essays in Honor of John H. Sailhamer (2017), Is My Bible the Inspired Word of God (2007), Preaching to a Shifting Culture (2004), and to the Starting Point Study Bible (2002). Review ""There were many places that I resonate with Lubecks comments and explanations. He encourages readers to recapture, cultivate and embrace a send of ""childlike wonder of the world around us, including the world of the Bible."" His illustrations and short stories are used effectively throughout the book to reinforce the points being emphasized, [It] rekindled my personal desire to know and value the words of the worlds most remarkable book."" -- J. Carl Laney, Western Seminary Review Quote "There were many places that I resonate with Lubecks comments and explanations. He encourages readers to recapture, cultivate and embrace a send of "childlike wonder of the world around us, including the world of the Bible." His illustrations and short stories are used effectively throughout the book to reinforce the points being emphasized, [It] rekindled my personal desire to know and value the words of the worlds most remarkable book." -- J. Carl Laney, Western Seminary Details ISBN1608991539 Author Ray Lubeck Short Title READ THE BIBLE FOR A CHANGE Publisher Wipf & Stock Publishers Language English ISBN-10 1608991539 ISBN-13 9781608991532 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 220.601 Year 2009 Publication Date 2009-11-01 Imprint Wipf & Stock Publishers Subtitle Understanding and Responding to Gods Word Place of Publication Eugene Country of Publication United States UK Release Date 2009-11-01 AU Release Date 2009-11-01 NZ Release Date 2009-11-01 US Release Date 2009-11-01 Pages 284 Audience General Illustrations Illustrations, black and white We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:130012381;

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