{"product_id":"knowing-scripture-paperback","title":"Knowing Scripture - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eR. C. Sproul\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJ. I. Packer\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOver 250,000 Copies Sold! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn the Commonsense Approach to Studying Scripture \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Bible is the written Word of God, and it is treasured by many. But it is also an ancient book about people and cultures very different than us. While we know we should read it, many of us have a hard time understanding the Bible. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this expanded edition of \u003ci\u003eKnowing Scripture\u003c\/i\u003e with a preface by J. I. Packer, R. C. Sproul helps us uncover the meaning of Scripture for ourselves. The author says, \"The theme of this book is not how to read the Bible but how to \u003ci\u003estudy\u003c\/i\u003e the Bible.\" He presents in simple, basic terms a commonsense approach to studying Scripture and eleven practical guidelines for biblical interpretation and applying what we learn. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSproul tackles many of the knotty questions regarding interpreting the Bible, including \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ediscovering the meanings of biblical words; \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eunderstanding Hebrew poetry, proverbs and parables; \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eapproaching historical and didactic passages; \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebeing careful with predictive prophecy; \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ediscerning how culture conditions the Bible; and \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003echoosing and using Bible translations, commentaries, Bible software, and other study aids. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis classic book is a must-have for both beginning Bible readers and experienced students of Scripture. Get the tools to study and apply Scripture with clarity and confidence with\u003ci\u003eKnowing Scripture\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJ. I. Packer (1926-2020) is regarded as one of the most well-known theologians of our time. Once named to \u003ci\u003eTime\u003c\/i\u003e magazine's list of the 25 Most Influential Evangelicals in America, Packer served as Board of Governors' Professor of Theology at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia. His books include \u003ci\u003eKnowing God\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePraying\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Quest for Godliness\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEvangelism and the Sovereignty of God\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eRediscovering Holiness\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eR.C. Sproul (1939-2017) was founder Ligonier Ministries, an international Christian discipleship organization located near Orlando, Florida. He was also copastor of Saint Andrew's Chapel in Sanford, Florida, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of \u003ci\u003eTabletalk\u003c\/i\u003e magazine. His radio program, \u003ci\u003eRenewing Your Mind, \u003c\/i\u003e is still broadcast daily on hundreds of radio stations around the world and can also be heard online.Sproul contributed dozens of articles tonational evangelical publications, spoke at conferences, churches, and schools around the world, and wrote more than one hundred books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Holiness of God, Chosen by God, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eEveryone's a Theologian.\u003c\/i\u003e He also served as general editor of the \u003ci\u003eReformation Study Bible\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 153\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.1 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 02, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52740517855539,"sku":"9780830844685","price":28.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/WU5SBkNFyF9780830844685.webp?v=1781563192","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/knowing-scripture-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}