Denominations from evangelical to mainline continue to experience deep divisions over universal social issues. But with the release of his provocative new book, making sense of the bible. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The book begins with foundational questions such as. One reason for this multiplicity of interpretation is the gap of two thousand years between the writing of the bible and our time. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The book begins with foundational questions such as, how and when was the bible written. Rediscovering the power of scripture today, hamilton is becoming known.
For tackling tough issues that require careful thought and sensitivity to billions of christians, pastor adam hamilton is to be commended. Making sense of the bible by adam hamilton youtube. A discovery bible study a neighborhood group of people interested to learn about the bible can read making sense. Who decided which books made it into the scriptures. David whitehead has been helping people engage with the bible for years, including through his popular website, the daily bible verse. Denominations from evangelical to mainline continue to e. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading making sense of the bible. One church is a nondenominational church in chandler and gilbert, az. The bible can seem like an intimidating book, but it may be easier to understand than you think. Making sense of the bible will teach you how to enjoy studying it on your own. Who decided which books made it into the scriptures and why. The worlds bestselling, mostread, and mostloved book is also one of the most. The first five books of the bible genesis through deuteronomy, often called the pentateuch constitute the law section. Making sense gives people a framework to discuss questions like.
Making sense of the bible is borne of a great love for the bible, along with years of study and pastoral ministry. Reading the bible as the first christians did by mark p. The book begins with foundational questions such as, how. 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. How does jesus birth, death, and resurrection make a difference in our.
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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. The worlds bestselling, mostread, and mostloved book is also one of the most confusing. Is the book of revelation really about the end times. Making sense of the bible and millions of other books are available for instant. Megachurch pastor adam hamiltons scandalous take on. In making sense of the bible, adam hamilton invites us into an honest conversation about the bible. No book in the western world has evoked more diverse interpretations than the bible. 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. Rediscovering the power of scripture today kindle edition by hamilton, adam. Hamilton has boldly gone where many united methodist bishops have feared to tread.
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