When you pick up a newspaper, you grab the section most in line with your interests: sports, arts, opinions, or news. Rhome and Chuck explain how the Bible also has categories and sections.
Worth the 400-Year Wait
December 31, 2016 • Pastor Chuck Swindoll
How is the New Testament laid out? Is it mostly history or instruction? Is there prophecy in it? Rhome and Chuck give an overview of the 27 books you’ll find there.
Where Should I Start?
December 31, 2016 • Pastor Chuck Swindoll
A common question a brand-new Christian asks about the Bible is, “Where should I read first? Should I just start in Genesis?” Rhome tackles this question and gives his recommendation.
Spin-Free Perspective
December 31, 2016 • Pastor Chuck Swindoll
If you want to understand our times, you should read your newspaper first, right? Not necessarily, says Chuck. The Bible has context, roots, and timeless wisdom your paper lacks.
Where Do You See That?
December 31, 2016 • Pastor Chuck Swindoll
People often ask Chuck how he draws the kinds of insights he does out of the verses he reads. He wrote this book to help us each “open our eyes” and learn how to make the same discoveries.
Bon Appetit!
December 31, 2016 • Pastor Chuck Swindoll
Chuck explains how they chose the analogy of preparing a meal for their book on studying Scripture. The ingredients in our kitchen have great potential, if we know when to use them.
Don't Read Too Quickly
December 31, 2016 • Pastor Chuck Swindoll
It’s possible to miss important details from passages we’ve read the most times. That’s why we must take our time as we read and ask the same basic questions of observation every time.
Follow the Thread
December 31, 2016 • Pastor Chuck Swindoll
Every word in the Bible is chosen for a reason, so we must ponder over each one. And we learn much from noticing all mentions of a person throughout Scripture to learn their full journey.
Find Clues Throughout
December 31, 2016 • Pastor Chuck Swindoll
Rhome points out how the Bible quotes itself often. Jesus Himself quoted the Old Testament to explain His words. Chuck says the Bible forms a bridge to carry us from the old words to the new.
It's Not Cheating
December 31, 2016 • Pastor Chuck Swindoll
We can greatly benefit from the hours of time and research others have put into studying the Bible. How? By availing ourselves of the kinds of resources Chuck and Rhome mention here.
The Ones You Can Trust
December 31, 2016 • Pastor Chuck Swindoll
Why are there so many translations of the Bible, and which are the best to use? Chuck shares which ones he uses and why and also gives a bit of history behind Bible translations.
What Is It Saying to You?
December 31, 2016 • Pastor Chuck Swindoll
As satisfying as it can be to unravel the deep meanings behind Bible verses, Chuck says God gave us the Word for another reason. We must keep it in mind both when reading it and when sharing it.
It Fits Your Life Well
December 31, 2016 • Pastor Chuck Swindoll
Chuck explains how a correct interpretation of a passage—and there's only one—comes before application. But then the number of ways Scripture can be applied is numerous.
