The Bible is the world's best-selling book - it has influenced and inspired millions through the ages. The New Testament recounts the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and follows the first Christians as they begin to spread his revolutionary message to people all around the world. The New International Version is the most popular Bible translation in modern English. It is both readable and accurate, and this edition includes shortcuts to well-known stories and people in the Bible, as well as an introductory reading plan and a selection of passages offering help and guidance.
The Books of the Bible New Testament is a revolutionary new presentation of Scripture that strips away centuries of artificial formatting, leaving behind nothing but pure Bible text. The result is a Bible unlike any other available today, but more like the original Scriptures. The Books of the Bible is specially designed to be read from start to finish, as if you were reading a novel. Natural literary breaks have been restored and the books have been rearranged chronologically, rather than by length, leading to a more authentic presentation of the Bible. There is also a helpful introduction to each book that sets the text in context, rather than adding explanation or application. The NIV text is also set in single-column format, rather than in two columns as you usually find in the Bible. This aids reading longer chunks at a time, as you would if you were reading a novel for pleasure. Community Bible Experience is about changing the way we read God's Word. By following the reading plan found online at biblica.com/cbent, you'll experience the whole New Testament in just eight weeks. Why not gather together as a book club to share the journey rather than reading in isolation. You'll glimpse more of the Bible's context than ever before. And your entire church community will rally around the one thing that matters most: God's Word. For more information, and for free accompanying resources, visit www.biblicaeurope.com/cbent
Described by many as the greatest book on earth, what does the book at the heart of Christianity really contain? Why has it been a source of both inspiration and controversy for thousands of years? After all these centuries, does it still have something to say to people today? The New Testament contains those sections of the Bible that record Jesus Christ's life, death and resurrection, and records of the first Christians as they began to spread the word of his revolutionary message for all people around the world. This edition of the New Testament is printed in the New International Version translation of the Bible (NIV) - the world's most popular Bible. It uses 'anglicised' text: British spelling, grammar and punctuation that allow the Bible to be read more fluently and accurately.
Contents: Preface I. Introduction: In Search of the Church II. Mark: An Alternative Community III. Matthew: Households of Justice IV. Luke: Signs of the Kingdom V. Paul: Communities of Reconciliation VI. 1 Peter: Homes for the Homeless VII. The Apocalypse of John: Communities of Resistance VIII. In Search of the Church: An Invitation
The whole Bible, in just one year? You've got to be kidding.' Don't panic! How about just the New Testament to start off with? Take thousands of young people all committed to reading the word together Add in a brand new arrangement of the New Testament, with small chunks to read each day Start on 1st September, when the new school/uni year is getting going Kick it off with a bit of explanation about how the Bible works and what it contains Mix with online blogs and commentary from Mike Pilavachi and Andy Croft Top it up with prayer, good friends, supportive youth leaders - and you'll be well on the way to understanding the Scriptures and forming good Bible reading habits for life.
This useful, concise introduction to the worlds around the New Testament focuses on seven key moments in the centuries before and after Jesus. It enlightens readers about the beginnings of the Christian movement, showing how religious, political, and economic factors were interwoven in the fabric of the New Testament world. Leading New Testament scholar Warren Carter has a record of providing student-friendly texts. This introduction offers a "big picture" focus and is logically and memorably organized around seven events, which Carter uses as launching pads to discuss larger cultural dynamics and sociohistorical realities that were in some way significant for followers of Jesus and the New Testament. Photos and maps are included.
The New Testament is a Jewish book, written by Jews, initially for Jews. Its central figure was a Jew. Uses neutral terms and Hebrew names. Highlights Jewish features and Jewish references. Historical background makes the New Testament more understandable.
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