Many Christians view the Bible as a book that they know they should read, but it can be hard to know where to start. If they spend time regularly reading it, it can often feel like a chore to be checked off for the day. What many miss is that the Bible is a sweeping story full of narrative, poetry, and letters—something to be marveled at and enjoyed.
In The Epic Story of the Bible, Greg Gilbert aims to teach Christians—or those interested in Christianity—what the Bible is and how to study it. Adapted from the ESV Story of Redemption Bible, Gilbert examines major themes woven throughout Scripture and shows readers how to understand its various genres, helping them appreciate the word of God with less confusion and greater confidence.
176 pages.
Introduction
Chapter 1: What the Bible Is, and Where It Came From
Chapter 2: The Trail Ahead—The Grand Storyline of the Bible
Chapter 3: My Dwelling Place—The Biblical Theme of God’s Presence
Chapter 4: You Will Be My People—The Biblical Theme of Covenant
Chapter 5: The Lord’s Anointed—The Biblical Theme of Kingship
Chapter 6: Without Blood, There Is No Forgiveness—The Biblical Theme of Sacrifice
Chapter 7: Setting Out
Epic Story of the Bible, The: How to Read and Understand God's Word is in the following collections: