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Interpreting The Bible
There has always been a need for a distinctly Christian way of interpreting the Bible, grounded in the person and work of Christ.
The gospel is not merely an add-on at the end of a sermon; it is the controlling center for how we read, understand, and interpret all of Scripture. In this four-week class, we will learn from Jesus, Paul, and the Scriptures themselves why this is so.
Interpreting the Bible – Week 1: Why We Need a Gospel‑Centered Hermeneutic
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Interpreting the Bible – Week 2: Scripture’s Authority and the Lordship of Christ
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Interpreting the Bible – Week 3: Biblical Theology: The Bible’s One Story Centered on Christ
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Interpreting the Bible – Week 4: Practicing Gospel‑Centered Reading and Application
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A curated selection of gospel centered books sorted by category.
Know the Truth: A Handbook of Christian Belief
Know the Truth: A Handbook of Christian Belief Author: Bruce Milne ‘You will know the truth,’ said Jesus, ‘and the truth will set you free.’ Christians have already begun…
Knowing Christ
Knowing Christ Author: Mark Jones From the foreword by J.I. Packer: The Puritans loved the Bible and dug into it in depth. Also, they loved the Lord Jesus, who…
Knowing God
Knowing God Author: J.I. Packer If asked to list books every Christian should read, Knowing God by J.I. Packer might be near the top. Grounded in the gospel, Knowing…
Learning Evangelism From Jesus
Learning Evangelism From Jesus Author: Jerram Barrs Studying Jesus’ conversations with diverse people in his day, this book draws lessons and principles for attractively communicating the Gospel to unbelievers…
Magnificent Obsession: Why Jesus is Great
Magnificent Obsession: Why Jesus is Great Author: David Robertson David Robertson, author of The Dawkins Letters, was told by the leader of an atheist society: “Okay, I admit that you…
Mere Christianity
Mere Christianity Author: C.S. Lewis Mere Christianity explores the core beliefs of Christianity by providing an opportunity for believers and nonbelievers alike to hear a powerful, rational case for…
Piercing Heaven: Prayers of the Puritans
Piercing Heaven: Prayers of the Puritans Author: Robert Elmer “That prayer is most likely to pierce heaven which first pierces one’s own heart.” For the Puritans, prayer was neither…
Prone to Wander: Prayers of Confession and Celebration
Prone to Wander: Prayers of Confession and Celebration Author: Barbara R. Duguid and Wayne Duguid Houk “We have left undone those things which we ought to have done; and…
Psalms by the Day: A New Devotional Translation
Psalms by the Day: A New Devotional Translation Author: Alec Motyer Following on from the successful and highly acclaimed Isaiah by the Day, Alec Motyer leads readers through a…