The Bible is the written Word of God, and it is treasured by many. But it is also an ancient book about people and cultures very different than us. Thus, while we know we should read it, many of us have a hard time understanding the Bible. In this expanded edition of Knowing Scripture, R. C. Sproul helps us dig out the meaning of Scripture for ourselves. The author says, “The theme of this book is not how to read the Bible but how to study the Bible.” He presents in simple, basic terms a commonsense approach to studying Scripture and gives eleven practical guidelines for biblical interpretation and applying what we learn.
With a minimum of technical jargon, Sproul tackles some of the knotty questions regarding differences of interpreting the Bible, including discovering the meanings of biblical words, understanding Hebrew poetry, proverbs and parables, approaching historical and didactic passages, being careful with predictive prophecy, discerning how culture conditions the Bible, choosing and using Bible translations, commentaries, Bible software and other helps
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“Every woman who has delivered a stillborn baby knows the devastation it brings to the heart,” write R. C. Sproul. “Who can experience such a thing without crying to heaven and asking, “Why?”’ It is normal to wonder where God is in such circumstances. It is where the rubber of human anguish meets the road of divine providence.” “This book is an effort to face those issues and questions that arise with regard to God’s providence,” Sproul writes. “It is designed to look at the question of providence, not only from a doctrinal viewpoint, but chiefly from an examination of concrete experiences of the flesh-and-blood people whose lives and struggles are recorded for us in sacred Scripture.” Sproul concludes: “The Providence of God is our fortress, our shield, and our very great reward. It is what provides courage and perseverance for His saints.” All who read The Invisible Hand will find themselves praising God for his mercy and loving kindness.
s the basics of what we mean by the Trinity. Short read, and it is available online for free.
