MacArthur's Quick Reference Guide to the Bible: A Book-By-Book Overview of Essential Bible Information

by John MacArthur

Overview

Study the Bible Deeply, Faithfully, and Effectively

There is a big difference between simply reading the Bible and studying the Bible well, so it transforms your life. That difference often boils down to having the right resources not just to read but to understand and apply what you are reading to your life.

In MacArthur's Quick Reference Guide to the Bible, noted pastor and teacher John MacArthur takes you through the key aspects of the Bible. This valuable companion to reading the Bible has been prepared to help you develop good Bible-reading habits and a better understanding of the depth and breadth of God’s Word.

For all 66 books in the Bible it highlights:

• Author and date
• Key people
• Background and setting
• Key doctrines
• Key aspects of how God’s character is illustrated
• How Christ can be found in that book
• Key words in the book
• Quick overview with a brief outline of contents
• Historical notes about what else what happening in the world when the book was written
• Frequently asked questions about the book
• Questions for reflection

Other valuable features include :

• “How We Got the Bible” section
• “How to Study the Bible” section
• “Chronology of the Bible” section
• Appendix with Quick Notes on Theology
• Chronology of Old Testament Patriarchs and Judges
• Chronology of Old Testament Kings and Prophets
• Timeline of the Ministry of Jesus Christ
• Index of Key Words

Filled with the fruit of decades of study and teaching MacArthur's Quick Reference Guide to the Bible is an essential tool for anyone who wants to seriously study the Bible deeply, faithfully, and effectively.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780310132646
Publisher:	Nelson, Thomas, Inc.
Publication date:	08/03/2021
Pages:	364
Sales rank:	897,498
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Widely known for his thorough, candid approach to teaching God's Word, John MacArthur is a popular author and conference speaker. He has served as pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, since 1969. John and his wife, Patricia, have four married children and fifteen grandchildren. John's pulpit ministry has been extended around the globe through his media ministry, Grace to You, and its satellite offices in seven countries. In addition to producing daily radio programs for nearly two thousand English and Spanish radio outlets worldwide, Grace to You distributes books, software, and digital recordings by John MacArthur. John is chancellor of The Master's University and Seminary and has written hundreds of books and study guides, each one biblical and practical. Bestselling titles include The Gospel According to Jesus, Twelve Ordinary Men, Twelve Extraordinary Women, Slave, and The MacArthur Study Bible, a 1998 ECPA Gold Medallion recipient.

Table of Contents

How to Use the Quick Reference Guide to the Bible ix

Introduction to the Bible xi

How We Got the Bible xvi

How to Study the Bible xxi

Chronology of the Bible xxv

The Biblical Books:

Genesis 1

Exodus 7

Leviticus 12

Numbers 18

Deuteronomy 24

Joshua 29

Judges 35

Ruth 40

1 and 2 Samuel 43

1 and 2 Kings 52

1 and 2 Chronicles 60

Ezra 67

Nehemiah 72

Esther 77

Job 81

Psalms 86

Proverbs 91

Ecclesiastes 96

Song of Solomon 101

Isaiah 105

Jeremiah 111

Lamentations 117

Ezekiel 121

Daniel 127

Hosea 132

Joel 136

Amos 140

Obadiah 143

Jonah 146

Micah 150

Nahum 154

Habakkuk 157

Zephaniah 161

Haggai 164

Zechariah 167

Malachi 171

Matthew 175

Mark 183

Luke 189

John 196

Acts 203

Romans 210

1 Corinthians 218

2 Corinthians 225

Galatians 231

Ephesians 237

Philippians 245

Colossians 251

1 Thessalonians 257

2 Thessalonians 263

1 Timothy 268

2 Timothy 275

Titus 282

Philemon 287

Hebrews 291

James 298

1 Peter 303

2 Peter 309

1 John 316

2 John 322

3 John 325

Jude 328

Revelation 332

Appendices:

Quick Notes on Theology 343

Chronology of Old Testament Patriarchs and Judges 359

Chronology of Old Testament Kings and Prophets 360

The Ministry of Jesus Christ 363

Index of Key Words 365