The Bible as Improv

by Ron Martoia

Overview

Every Christian desires to follow the Bible. But many of the things the Bible teaches—such as its instructions on how to treat slaves or its direction to sell everything one owns—seem to have little relevance to modern life. Picking and choosing what applies today leaves many readers frustrated and confused.Is it possible that Christians are asking the wrong question of Scripture? Ron Martoia suggests that the narrative sweep of the Bible is lost when it is reduced to quips and maxims. Faithfulness to the text requires faithfulness to its narrative form. Reflecting a high view of Scripture and a profound belief in its power to change lives, Martoia helps readers read the Bible so that its story shapes their own stories. In this new light, readers can move beyond the confusion about what is true today and what is “outdated.”With a passion for seeing people experience revolutionary change in their spiritual lives, Martoia shows readers how to look at the big picture of the Bible. As they will soon find out, the view is incredible.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780310562627
Publisher:	Zondervan
Publication date:	02/23/2010
Sold by:	HarperCollins Publishing
Format:	eBook
Pages:	224
File size:	519 KB
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Dr. Ron Martoia, who received his doctorate from Fuller Theological Seminary, is a transformational architect who has passion to help people experience revolutionary change. In their lives. Over the last four years he has spoken to over 25,000 leaders in conference settings. The author of Transformational Architecture, Static, and Morph, Martoia has also written for periodicals such as Relevant, Leadership Journal, and Rev. He is the founder of Velocityculture.com, which provides consulting, distance staffing, coaching, and learning communities. Martoia lives in Jackson, Michigan.