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5 must-read books for Bible teachers and leaders

12/2/2019

 
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The following five resources were recommended on the NextGen platform this year. These books will equip aspiring leaders with the knowledge and skills required for reading and teaching the Bible to others. 
1. Introducing the New Testament 
Author(s): D. A. Carson; Douglas J. Moo; Andrew David Naselli (Editor)

This book brings the best of New Testament scholarship to the church and makes it accessible to the average reader. This book focuses on historical questions dealing with authorship, date, sources, purpose, and destination of the New Testament books. For each New Testament document, the authors provide a summary of that book's content and discuss the book's theological contribution to the overall canon. The book includes questions at the end of each chapter to facilitate group discussion and personal review. It will help a new generation of students and church leaders better grasp the message of the New Testament.

​Buy it here. 
2. Introducing the Old Testament 
Author: Tremper Longman III

This rich guide makes Old Testament scholarship accessible to the average reader. Renowned Bible scholar Tremper Longman III gathers the best in historical research and literary analysis to lead the reader through each book of the Old Testament. Most significantly, Longman explores the meaning of each book in light of its cultural setting. Laypersons as well as church leaders will take away a solid understanding of the historical background and theological message of the Old Testament and be inspired to apply biblical truths to their lives.

Buy it here.
3. God's Big Picture
Author: Vaughan Roberts

Sixty-six books written by forty people over nearly 2,000 years, in two languages and several different genres. A worldwide bestseller published in countless sizes and bindings, translations and languages. Sworn by in court, fought over by religious people, quoted in arguments. The Bible is clearly no ordinary book. How can you begin to read and understand it as a whole?

​In this excellent overview, Vaughan Roberts gives you the big picture - showing how the different parts of the Bible fit together under the theme of the kingdom of God. He provides both the encouragement and the tools to help you read the Bible with confidence and understanding. And he points you to the Bible's supreme subject, Jesus Christ, and the salvation God offers through him.

Buy it here.
4. Take God At His Word
Author(s): Kevin DeYoung

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Can we trust the Bible completely? Is it sufficient for our complicated lives? Can we really know what it teaches?

With his characteristic wit and clarity, award-winning author Kevin DeYoung has written an accessible introduction to the Bible that answers important questions raised by Christians and non-Christians. This book will help you understand what the Bible says about itself and the key characteristics that contribute to its lasting significance.

Avoiding technical jargon, this winsome volume will encourage you to read and believe the Bible--confident that it truly is God's word.

​Buy it here.


5. Amaze Them With God
Author: Kevin DeYoung

We have a message, a Saviour, a King that is worth shouting about. He is all we have, and He is all the next generation need. This little book sets out how it is that we can introduce young Christians, new Christians, and underdiscipled Christians to the Author and Perfecter of our faith and what it looks like to live out this faith in real life.

Buy it here.


What books would you add to the list? 

​For a full list of KCC recommended resources, click here. 

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