The literal sense gives rise to the following three spiritual senses. It contains everything needed for the study, including session plans, discussion questions, and multiple format options. The book contains everything from an overview of the bible to a debate over the nature of scripture to what the bible says about tattoos. With the help of this leader guide, groups learn from hamilton as his video presentations lead groups through the book, focusing on the most important questions. Is it the readers, not the writers, of the bible who are. Making sense of the bible will teach you how to enjoy studying it on your own. If the bible is the word of god and if the new testament is the holy scripture upon which christianity is based, then that should pretty much seal the deal in terms of what christianity is all about. Ezekiel ezekiel, perhaps the most eccentric man in the entire bible, claims to see four creatures in a windstorm from what some believe to be a flying saucer. Walter brueggemann diana butler bass t making sense of the.
Making sense of the bible is the book i wish i had read 20 years ago. How to connect with god through his word bethany house, 2014. A better understanding can result if we see that god planned before. Although this is the first book of the bible, it is not the first in order of gods activity. It also doesnt define marriage as between a man and a woman. Nothing makes sense when the son of david was king in jerusalem, he was known to be very wise, and he said. David whitehead has been helping people engage with the bible for years, including through his popular website, the daily bible verse. Aug 12, 2014 in many ways, it doesnt get more basic than making sense of the bible. Making sense of the bible notes from the book by adam. Oct 11, 2015 one church is a nondenominational church in chandler and gilbert, az. Rediscovering the power of scripture today by adam hamilton 2014, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. More than a standard biblical reference book, making sense of scripture is a dialogue that encourages readers to bring their questions or doubts to the table. As the author, david whitehead, says right in the introduction the goal in reading the bible is not to simply read the bible. Making sense of the bible by adam hamilton youtube.
This accessible volume offers readers clear and concise answers to alleged major bible difficulties from genesis to revelation, staunchly defending the authority and inspiration of scripture. In making sense of the bible, adam hamilton invites us into an honest conversation about the bible. The author has evangelical roots, affirms a high view of scripture, but believes that appeals to inerrancy and literalism not only undermine the witness of the church, but undermine our ability to hear. In some of the trials i sat through, my decisions as to the verdict might have been different if i had only heard the testimonies of witnesses, without hearing the judges interpretation of the law. This name indicates the meaning of revelation it uncovers matters that had been hidden and discloses events that would happen long after it was written.
More than a standard biblical reference book, making sense of scripture is a dialogue that encourages readers to bring their questions or doubts to the table when reading scripture. Apr 28, 2014 it would be an excellent study text for churches, bible study groups, anyone who wishes to hear the voice of god anew. Moreover, hamilton is always charitable toward those with whom he disagrees. This book explains how to enter into this dialog, how to listen and how to respond. Jun 24, 2012 the bible is often said to be the worlds best sold book but search the best seller lists and you wont find it anywhere, top to bottom. Making sense of the bible is adam hamiltons attempt at answering that question. The bible is an incredible gift from god to you, and this brief users manual will teach you how to get the most out of it. Wildcard searching if you want to search for multiple variations of a word, you can substitute a special symbol called a wildcard for one or more letters. Apart from this, i found the entire book valuable, useful, and quite cogently presented.
When it suits their purposes, they treat it like the literally perfect word of god, and, in a peculiar twist of logic, they quote the bible itself to back up their claim. Each of the four creatures had four faces a man, a lion, an ox, and. It is there we find some of the most revealing verses in scripture. Making sense of the bible is borne of a great love for the bible, along with years of study and pastoral ministry.
Making sense of the bible leader guide free resources below you will find any available pdf downloads, videos, images, and leader helps to assist you in your study. May 30, 2014 biblebelieving christians play fast and loose with their sacred text. The worlds bestselling, mostread, and mostloved book is also one of the most confusing. Making sense of bible difficulties a search for intelligence. It is very clear in genesis original languages that the relevant claim is between man and women plural, but marriage isnt mentioned and nothing is done to indicate exclusion of same sex. But until then, i find no better foundation for life, business, my family or my faith than the truth of scripture. Learning ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. Brueggemann proposes that christians should approach the bible not as a collection of ancient documents, but as our partner in an ongoing dialog about our life here and now. When god doesnt make sense also helps believers avoid the betrayal barrierthe sense that god is abandoning them amid the storms of life. Sep 15, 2014 the bible can seem like an intimidating book, but it may be easier to understand than you think. Rediscovering the power of scripture today 9780062234964.
Making sense of bible difficulties book by norman l. Mar 02, 2014 the idea that the bible is meant to be read in a literal and scientific manner never showed up in christianity until the early to mid 1800s. Remember, those verse references that you see after each statement mean you can find all this nonsense in the bible. Many people have concluded that it cannot be a reliable source of information because so many contradictory theories claim to be based upon its contents. One church is a nondenominational church in chandler and gilbert, az. Making sense of the bible notes from the book by adam hamilton the ible is a disturbing, wonderful, perplexing, and inspiring book. The wonderful fact is, however, if one has a grasp of a few basic concepts of the plan of the bible, he can, in a relatively brief timeperiod, achieve an understanding of the overall design of the. Jan 01, 2014 making sense of the bible is borne of a great love for the bible, along with years of study and pastoral ministry. Making sense of the bible leader guide praise for making sense of the bible wondrously accessible, hamilton combines good scholarship with a light touch and exhibits his wise, generous pastoral heart. Feb 03, 2014 we have also written an extensive reference how to study the bible which you can always access by clicking on the study guide tab above. Phrase searching you can use double quotes to search for a series of words in a particular order. In making sense of scripture, david lose invites the reader to engage in a conversation, one that he imagines discussing around his kitchen table, about seven major questions of the bible. With the help of this leader guide, groups learn from hamilton as his video presentations lead groups through the book, focusing on the most important questions we ask about the bible, its origins and meaning. He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither.
Making good sense of the bible together shop bible society. Making sense of the bible week 2 making sense of the. What should be the reason a person reads the bible. What is there to show for all of our hard work here on this earth. The goal in reading the bible is to get to know and interact with the god of the bible. The book begins with foundational questions such as. The prophets theology conceived of the lord as the creator of all that exists 10. Dont rape people, dont own people, dont hate people, and dont hurt children are kind of nobrainers when it comes to morality. All scripture is given by inspiration of god, and is profitable for doctrine.
Making sense of the bible notes from the book by adam hamilton. Making sense of god ebook by timothy keller rakuten kobo. Making sense of the bible week 2 making sense of the new. In making sense of the bible, adam hamilton, one of the countrys leading pastors and christian authors, addresses the hotbutton issues that plague the church and cultural debate, and answers many of the questions frequently asked by christians and nonchristians alike. My understanding of bible passages making sense of the bible. Booklet 05 how to study the bible and have it make sense. Bible babel, from author and religious studies professor kristin swenson, is a lively, humorous, and very readable introduction to the biblewhats in it, where it comes from, and. It would have saved me so much headache, heartache, and trouble as i have sought to make sense of how to understand what the bible teaches about god, and how to reconcile the enemyloving jesus with the enemykilling god in the old testament. To really make sense of the bible, study should be started in the book of ephesians new testament. This page was inspired by the publication of my book nonsense from the bible.
Who decided which books made it into the scriptures. Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy. That is, hamilton believes that the bible is not the word of god, but it becomes the word of god on those. Our friend jesus and his old man not only failed to make these things clear, but in many instances they encouraged, condoned, or commanded. Making sense of scripture participant book augsburg fortress. The judges interpretation of the law is an essential part of a jury trial.
People come, and people go, but still the world never changes. Did god really command moses to put gay people to death. Read making sense of god finding god in the modern world by timothy keller available from rakuten kobo. Buy a cheap copy of making sense of bible difficulties book by norman l. She is an engaging corrector of misconceptions and a helpful guide to the common reader. For many, though, understanding the bible is a task so seemingly daunting that making sense of it lies beyond themat least in their minds. So within the first few pages it is obvious the bible cannot be truth in any literal sense. Jeremiah ascribed the most elevated attributes to the god whom he served 32. Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers. A reader named john recently left this comment on the post, curses or consequences.
Ecclesiastes 16 cev nothing makes sense bible gateway. Denominations from evangelical to mainline continue to e. That there is a leaders guide available from the publisher makes this even more accessible for study groups making sense of the bible leader guide. Whitehead does a good enough job in giving readers essential background information. Walter brueggemann diana butler bass t making sense of the bible. Hamilton does not let us forget that he bears witness to the gospel, and the result is a discussion that permits readers to think again and. In this six week video study, adam hamilton explores the key points in his new book, making sense of the bible. I have only one real disagreement with what adam hamilton writes in making sense of the bible, although it is a significant disagreement, which i will discuss shortly. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Spiritual growth hour on sunday mornings will focus on the broader fall theme.
Swenson successfully shows why, in spite of all its difficulties, the bible remains a thoughtprovoking and infinite source of inspiration and debate for all kinds of people. How those things, events, or persons in the literal sense point to christ and the paschal mystery. This revised edition of the bible makes sense is a unique howto book about the bible. The daily posts are source of information about the. The science and perspective that hamilton shares in making sense of the bible is but a single frame in a very long movie. The bible can seem like an intimidating book, but it may be easier to understand than you think. Making sense of the bible 9780062234964 adam hamilton.
Making good sense of the bible together, with a foreword by dr paula gooder, writer and lecturer in biblical studies, is a sixsession introduction to biblical interpretation ideal for small group participation as together you dig deeper and explore the scriptures. Biblebelieving christians play fast and loose with their sacred text. We will be using a six session dvd study by adam hamilton based on his thoughtful, informative, and balanced book, making sense of the bible. Eleven kinds of verses biblebelievers like to ignore. The bible is situated in prehistory genesis 111 and in history genesis 12revelation. She has an informed sense of everything relevant to the bible. Harperone, 2014 and examined one of the key exegetical claims he makes in support of his view that we hear gods voice as we listen to scriptures words p. Introduction an ageold conflict the bible has for centuries been a source of confusion to men everywhere. Adam and eve either they already knew the difference between right and wrong, so the sin of eating of the. Is the book of revelation really about the end times. With a strong emphasis on the scriptural basis for each doctrinewhat the whole bible teaches us today about a particular topic. That point should be underlined because some folks sometimes rather angrily insist h for tackling tough issues that require careful thought and. In the introduction, he discusses why its important for believers to read the bible. The bible is often said to be the worlds best sold book but search the best seller lists and you wont find it anywhere, top to bottom.
Our society places such faith in empirical reason, historical progress, and heartfelt e. There were days yom is the period from sunset to the next sunset for 3 days before there was a sun. Jul 01, 2014 making sense of the bible is the book i wish i had read 20 years ago. The book begins with foundational questions such as, how and when was the bible written. For example, world war ii with quotes will give more precise results than world war ii without quotes. What are some times in the bible where it makes no sense. It was a response to the scientific revolution by a group of christians whose rather blackandwhite beliefs were threatened by the discoveries of science.
Making sense of the bible by adam hamilton overdrive. Kristin swenson offers a confident, wellpaced, wellinformed, and accessible guide to bible basics and biblical literacy. The foundations of the bible studies in old testament criticism by. The first five books of the bible genesis through deuteronomy, often called the pentateuch constitute the law section. The meaning conveyed by the words of scripture catechism, no. Apr 29, 2014 i have only one real disagreement with what adam hamilton writes in making sense of the bible, although it is a significant disagreement, which i will discuss shortly. Who decided which books made it into the scriptures and why.