The Bible for Blockheads---Revised Edition

The Bible for Blockheads---Revised Edition
Author: Douglas Connelly
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 482
Release: 2009-05-26
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310314208

If you have a hard time making sense of the Bible, The Bible for Blockheads is for you. It will transform what might seem like gobbledygook into incredible significance—enough to change your life. It can do that because the Bible is more amazing than you've ever dreamed, packed with riches, and making sense of it is no mystery. You'll even have fun as you learn! The Bible for Blockheads—newly revised and updated—helps you to: - Discover how the Bible's message unfolds from start to finish - Learn how the Bible developed over many centuries - Familiarize yourself with the main divisions of the Bible and its 66 individual books - Find out proven principles for accurately interpreting what you read - Acquaint yourself with important people, places, and events of the Bible - Learn key biblical terms and discover the different types of literature represented in the Scriptures - Get a handle on the Bible's historical and cultural background - Discover why the Bible among all books is called "God's Word"

The Book of Revelation for Blockheads

The Book of Revelation for Blockheads
Author: Douglas Connelly
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2009-05-26
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310570778

Getting a glimpse into the future is always intriguing, especially when that glimpse comes from God’s Word. But let’s face it, the book of Revelation has some pretty weird stuff in it: seven-headed beasts, locusts with gold crowns, a city coming down from the sky. What does it all mean, and how does it help you in your Christian faith? This lighthearted yet accurate guide to the last book of the Bible will help you overcome the confusion. Engaging and user-friendly, The Book of Revelation for Blockheads helps you: • Understand the message of this often misunderstood book chapter by chapter • Discover what Revelation says about how end-time events will unfold • Make sense of all the symbolism • See how Revelation relates to other parts of the Bible • Learn how others interpret controversial parts • Worship God with a new vision of his glory and ultimate triumph, and of what that means for you

Christianity for Blockheads

Christianity for Blockheads
Author: Douglas Connelly
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2009
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310252903

Do you have to be a theologian to navigate the territory of Christian belief? No. But it helps to have a map! This newest addition to the Blockheads series guides readers through basic Christian beliefs. Both Christians and curious non-Christians looking for clear and reliable explanations of the Christian faith will find them here.

Bible Prophecy for Blockheads

Bible Prophecy for Blockheads
Author: Douglas Connelly
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2002
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 031023588X

This easy-to-use book presents biblical end-times prophecy in an uncomplicated, nonintimidating format. It exposes readers to the main aspects of end-times prophecy and to the various views on how biblical predictions will be fulfilled. Graphics. (July)

The Book of Revelation for Blockheads

The Book of Revelation for Blockheads
Author: Douglas Connelly
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2007
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310249090

If you read the book of Revelation and find your head swimming in weird images and confusing timelines, then The Book of Revelation for Blockheads is for you. This engaging, lighthearted, and user-friendly guide gives you a chapter-by-chapter explanation of this often misunderstood yet important book of the Bible.

Elijah

Elijah
Author: Douglas Connelly
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2012-05-03
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0830863095

Every day the news reinforces what you want to forget—you live in an insecure world. Elijah's times were no safer. He faced famine, murder, and corruption—with both courage and fear. In this eight-session LifeGuide® Bible Study on Elijah's life, Douglas Connelly helps you look beyond the insecurity of the world to our sovereign God who reigns forever.

Good and Evil

Good and Evil
Author: Douglas Connelly
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 62
Release: 2008-01-28
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0830831304

Douglas Connelly presents eight session LifeGuide® Bible Study on the problem of evil and how we should regard God in light of evil.

Amazing Discoveries That Unlock the Bible

Amazing Discoveries That Unlock the Bible
Author: Douglas Connelly
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2009-08-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310865670

What was unearthed in Solomon’s great cities? Where did archaeologists learn about the great flood? How do these discoveries reveal secrets about King Herod? The events of the Bible may have happened long ago and far away, but they happened to real people living in real places. Modern archaeologists have made stunning finds over the past century or so that validate the historical accuracy of the Bible. These finds allow us to understand Scriptures better by helping Bible people and places come alive in our imaginations. Come along on an archaeological journey through the Old and New Testaments. Here are some of the best finds that illustrate Bible history, presented in beautiful full-color images accompanied by clear explanations free of technical jargon. You don’t even have to get your hands dirty!

Names of God

Names of God
Author: Douglas Connelly
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2012-09-27
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0830863265

God is called by many names in Scripture—names that highlight specific aspects of his character. This eight-session LifeGuide® Bible Study by Doug Connelly, focused on eight titles for God from the Old Testament, invites you to know and experience the Lord Almighty in deeper ways. As you do so, you will come to trust him more fully and worship him with fresh awe and reverence.

W. E. Vine's New Testament Word Pictures: Romans to Revelation

W. E. Vine's New Testament Word Pictures: Romans to Revelation
Author: W. E. Vine
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Total Pages: 1265
Release: 2015-07-14
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0718036921

Study the meaning of biblical words in the original languages without spending years learning Greek. W. E. Vine’s New Testament Word Pictures places every key word from Vine’s classic Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words in Bible book and verse-by-verse order. The text of the King James Version of the Bible is included for context, but W. E. Vine’s New Testament Word Pictures is keyed to the Strong’s numbering system and can be used with any Bible translation. A great tool for students, pastors, teachers, and anyone who enjoys biblical word studies, this unique resource explains the meaning behind the key words and contains elements of a dictionary, concordance, and commentary. Edited by Martin Manser, W. E. Vine’s New Testament Word Pictures is available in two companion volumes:Matthew to Acts and Romans to Revelation. Features include: Every key word from Vine’s Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words explained Verse-by-verse order for ease of use King James Version text with keys to Strong’s numbers W.E. Vine's original comments on alternative readings from the Revised Standard Version of the Bible Inspirational quotes to add a fresh edge to teaching