What does God want of us anyway?: a quick overview of the whole Bible 9781433514159, 9781433514166, 9781433514173, 9781433524004, 143351415X, 1433514168

Introduction: The big picture -- pt. 1. The message of the whole Bible. One great story of promises made and promises ke

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What does God want of us anyway?: a quick overview of the whole Bible
 9781433514159, 9781433514166, 9781433514173, 9781433524004, 143351415X, 1433514168

Table of contents :
Introduction: The big picture --
pt. 1. The message of the whole Bible. One great story of promises made and promises kept --
A particular history --
A passion for holiness --
A promise of hope --
The promised Redeemer : Christ --
The promised relationship : a new covenant people --
The promised renewal : a new creation --
Conclusion: Believing God's promises --
Questions for reflection on the whole Bible --
pt. 2. The message of the Old Testament : promises made. Is the Old Testament really worth reading? --
A particular history --
A passion for holiness --
A promise of hope --
Questions for reflection on the Old Testament --
pt. 3. The message of the New Testament : promises kept. Where do you set your hopes? --
Christ --
A new covenant people --
A new creation --
Conclusion: The maker and keeper of promises --
Questions for reflection on the New Testament.

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