Commonly Misunderstood Verses of the Bible: What They Really Mean - Softcover

Van Voorst, Robert E.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1532610270 ISBN 13: 9781532610271

Verlag: Cascade Books, 2017

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Do believe that God wants you to be financially prosperous (Joshua 1:8)? Do you think that Christians must "forgive and forget" (Jeremiah 31:34)? Do you suppose that everything will work for your good (Romans 8:28), or wonder if God will ever give you more than you can bear (1 Corinthians 10:13)? If you do, best-selling author Robert Van Voorst will help you to reexamine these verses, and many others, to see what they really mean. This book treats twenty-four of the most misunderstood verses in the Bible. Each is given concise but careful treatment, including an explanation of how they are misunderstood, what their meaning is, and what this meaning says to us today. Each chapter has questions for reflection and discussion. Written especially for use in church classes and Bible study groups, but also suitable for individual reading, this book will stimulate your growth in the Christian faith and give you more confidence in understanding the Bible and applying it to your life. “If you teach the Bible, preach regularly, or are a student of the Bible with a growing desire to know it better, this is a must-have. Commonly Misunderstood Verses of the Bible corrects the false interpretations we often uncritically accept about many biblical verses and concepts. It is another sterling example of the first-rate scholarship Robert Van Voorst makes accessible to the life of the Church.” —Brand W. Eaton, United Methodist pastor, Board Certified Chaplain   “With exegetical skill, clear prose, and pastoral warmth, Van Voorst looks at two dozen such passages. Just skim through the table of contents, and you will not be able to put down this book without reading a chapter! Van Voorst will make you think carefully about how to handle the Scripture.” —Robert L. Plummer, Founder and Host, www.DailyDoseOfGreek.com   “Robert Van Voorst has created an indispensable resource for both clergy and laity. He delightfully combines astute biblical insights with contemporary illustrations as he provocatively, yet graciously, overturns many of our long-held misunderstandings of key Bible verses. I have read similarly-themed works; this is by far my favorite. I look forward to using this wonderfully readable book as the foundation for an upcoming small-group Bible study.” —Lou Kaloger, Pastor, Tampa Covenant Church

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Robert E. Van Voorst served for twelve years as a parish pastor in New York, and then as a professor of religion in Lycoming College in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. He is now a professor of New Testament at Western Theological Seminary in Holland, Michigan, and he teaches the Bible regularly in churches. He is the author of eleven books, including six widely used textbooks on the New Testament, Christian history, and world religions.

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• Verlag: Cascade Books
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2017
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1532610270
• ISBN 13: 9781532610271
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 162
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