Book making sense of the bible

Jun 04, 2016 making sense of the old testament is a great introduction to the old testament generally and a wonderful guide to equip modern readers for entry into the foreign landscape so characteristic of the old testament. Rediscovering the power of scripture today ebook written by adam hamilton. In the second half, he explains his views on some of the controversial issues between the bible and contemporary culture. David whiteheadfounder of the popular website, the daily bible versehas attempted to make this task more manageable through his book making sense of the bible. For a book to making sense of this book, this seems not to be satisfactory.

Oct 04, 2015 one church is a nondenominational church in chandler and gilbert, az. Scriptures that express gods heart, character and timeless will for human beings. One church is a nondenominational church in chandler and gilbert, az. Adam hamilton has 207 books on goodreads with 26106 ratings. The worlds bestselling, mostread, and mostloved book is also one of the most. 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. Making sense of bible difficulties clear and concise answers from genesis to revelation norman l. 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. Is the book of revelation really about the end times.

One of seven parts from grudems systematic theology making sense of series making sense of the bible. Making sense of the bible is the book i wish i had read 20 years ago. Bible gateway interviewed pastor david whitehead about his book, making sense of the bible. 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.

The book begins with foundational questions such as. Mar 21, 2014 in making sense of the bible, adam hamilton invites us into an honest conversation about the bible. While i found much to appreciate in the book, i respectfully disagreed with hamiltons view that that bible is not inspired to any greater degree than sermons, devotional books, etc. In making sense of the bible, adam hamilton invites us into an honest conversation about the bible. Making sense of the bible notes from the book by adam hamilton the ible is a disturbing, wonderful, perplexing, and inspiring book.

The bible is an immense book, comprised of hundreds of years of writing from a variety of different authors representing vastly different cultures, expressed in a wide range of genres and literary styles. The book begins with foundational questions such as, how and when was the bible written. Helps you understand the hard parts that we all wonder about. With the help of a leaders guide sold separately, the video presentations from the author lead groups through the book, focusing on the most important questions we ask about 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. Making sense of the bible making sense of the bible audiobook, by adam hamilton. The book begins with foundational questions such as, how. The author keeps a fast pace and covers quite a lot of content in an effort to raise the readers gratitude for and. It is only in light of taking up that invitation that one would even countenance that there is a god to make sense. Making sense of the bible audiobook, by adam hamilton. In making sense of the bible, adam hamilton, one of the countrys leading pastors and christian. Making sense of the bible leader guide download ebook.

I agree with your main point of criticism, and i fear evangelical bible teachers will have a field day attacking adam hamilton. Making sense of the bible audiobook by adam hamilton. 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. Abraham and his family are given a chapter where their purpose and actions are linked to the overall theme of the bible. Lose is senior pastor at mount olivet lutheran church in minneapolis, minnesota. With a strong emphasis on the scriptural basis for each doctrinewhat the whole bible teaches us today about a particular topic. Rediscovering the power of scripture today, hamilton is becoming known as someone who is challenging traditional. I knew you were the right person to mention this book to on this very difficult and controversial subject. Thanks for bringing hamiltons book to my attention. Denominations from evangelical to mainline continue to e. With a strong emphasis on the scriptural basis for each do.

Making sense of the bible audiobook listen instantly. 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. In my last post, in response to a readers question, i gave my general take on adam hamiltons book making sense of the bible new york. Nothing makes sense when the son of david was king in jerusalem, he was known to be very wise, and he said. About making sense out of suffering paperback by the time you finish reading this book, many people will have died violent deaths, others will have suffered the ravages of a terminal illness, and countless innocent children will have experienced abuse and neglect. Making sense of god timothy keller the good book company. 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. The first half of the book is a good survey of the bible. Scriptures that expressed gods will in a particular time, but are no longer binding. Making sense of the bible and millions of other books are available for instant. Adam hamilton is the senior pastor of the united methodist church of the resurrection in leawood, kansas and the author of over 20 books and several small group studies.

The book is written for those for whom the issue of god seems fanciful and not even worth considering, so a more accurate reflection of the book is that it is an invitation to the sceptical to reconsider their views on god. Megachurch pastor adam hamiltons scandalous take on scripture. 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. What should be the reason a person reads the bible. Free copy making sense out of suffering paperback dynamic.

Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read making sense of the bible. Making sense of the bible by adam hamilton youtube. Making sense of the bible 9780062234964 adam hamilton. Is the book of revelation a guide to the end times. Making sense of scripture participant book by david j.

God hates you, hate him back makes the ultimate case for the claim that the god of the bible is the most wicked character in the pages of history. Who decided which books made it into the scriptures and why. In this six week video study, adam hamilton explores the key points in his new book, making sense of the bible. A good example of the mix is found in his book making sense of the bible. People come, and people go, but still the world never changes. Homosexuality, the bible, and the united methodist church. Jul 01, 2014 making sense of the bible is the book i wish i had read 20 years ago. But with the release of his provocative new book, making sense of the bible. The bible can seem like an intimidating book, but it may be easier to understand than you think.

What role can christianity play in our modern lives. Ill discuss some of its strengths and weaknesses and conclude with remarks addressing whether its title lives up to its claim. He is the author of preaching at the crossroads 20, and the making sense book series, including making sense of martin luther 2017, making sense of the cross 2011, and making sense of the christian faith 2010, and making sense of scripture 2009. It contains everything needed for the study, including session plans, discussion questions, and multiple format options. Adam hamiltons most popular book is making sense of the bible. Walter brueggemann diana butler bass t making sense of the bible. Similarly the gospels are explained and linked to the bible.

Megachurch pastor adam hamiltons scandalous take on. Is it the readers, not the writers, of the bible who are. Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy. Making sense of the bible week 1 making sense of the old. When you asked about it, i checked into it, and i was so. Im reading quite an eyeopening book called making sense of the bible by adam hamilton. Many who try those bibleinayear reading plans get hung up around leviticus, with its purity laws and priestly regulations, but its actually a powerful book that points us in eyeopening ways to jesus. Mar 28, 2014 making sense of the bible is the book i wish i had read 20 years ago. Making sense of the bible will teach you how to enjoy studying it on your own. This book absolutely crucifies the argument for a benevolent creator. Did god really command moses to put gay people to death.

Our society places such faith in empirical reason, historical progress, and heartfelt emotion that its easy to wonder. David whitehead has been helping people engage with the bible for years, including through his popular website, the daily bible verse. This is probably why leviticus is such a strange book to modern earsits all about sacrifice. Whats more, it uses the creationists mostcited source to do it. The book is very basic, but has factual problems when did canaan get moved to turkey p. The author claims that this exists in making sense of the bible. During this conversation, there are different opportunities for the reader to interact with the bible, ultimately leaving room for personal transformation of the heart and mind. Books by adam hamilton author of making sense of the bible. In approachable and inviting language, hamilton addresses these often misunderstood biblical themes leading listeners to a deeper appreciation of the bible so that we might hear god speak through it and find its words to be lifechanging and lifegiving. Making sense of the bible week 1 making sense of the.

Ecclesiastes 16 cev nothing makes sense bible gateway. Nov 29, 2016 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. In my upcoming book, making sense of the bible, i suggest that there are three buckets into which scriptures fall. The worlds bestselling, mostread, and mostloved book is also one of the most confusing. The underlying debate isnt about a particular social issue, but instead it is about how we understand the nature of scripture and how we should interpret it. What is there to show for all of our hard work here on this earth. Making sense of the bible dvd 9781426785573 adam hamilton.

How to connect with god through his word bethany house, 2014. Making sense of scripture participant book augsburg fortress. I am uneasy with him giving the impression that the book of revelation is to be read even if it is not understandable. 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. Lose author 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.

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. Making sense of the bible notes from the book by adam. The gospel of light and life john series only left in stock more on the way. Who decided which books made it into the scriptures. Sep 15, 2014 the bible can seem like an intimidating book, but it may be easier to understand than you think. Making sense of the bible notes from the book by adam hamilton.