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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English Pages 127 pages ; 19 cm Year 2010
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.