Whether studying for exams or delving into the Scriptures, Bible students will love how this Zondervan Get an A! Study Guide puts critical information at their fingertips. No more hunting through textbooks or laboring over self-made study cards. This study resource is ideal for obtaining a quick overview of Scott Duvall and Daniel Hays' Grasping God's Word for exam preparation and last-minute review, or as an aid in Bible study.

The Grasping God's Word E-Learning Bundle is only for students enrolled in a course at an institution that utilizes the Blackboard Learn(tm) platform. Grasping God's Word has proven itself in classrooms around the world as an invaluable help to students who want to learn how to read, interpret, and apply the Bible for themselves. Now, with J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays's Grasping God's Word E-Learning Bundle for use on the Blackboard Learn platform, the full suite of Grasping God's Word materials are available to online and distance-learning students. This all-inclusive package features: Grasping God's Word (textbook) Grasping God's Word Video Lectures Grasping God's Word Laminated Sheet (study reference sheet) Access Card for Grasping God's Word Workbook (delivered via Blackboard) Understanding the Bible correctly and rightly relating its meaning to life requires using the right approach and tools to dig deeper into Scripture. The Grasping God's Word E-Learning Bundle provides online and distance-learning students with everything necessary for a full introductory course on biblical interpretation.

ENHANCED EDITION—Just as a rock climber’s handhold enables him to master the mountain, a firm grasp on God’s Word empowers us to traverse the challenging, risky slopes of life. Grasping God’s Word helps college students, beginning seminary students, and other serious readers get a grip on the solid rock of Scripture—how to read it, how to interpret it, and how to apply it. Filling the gap between approaches that are too simple and others that are too technical, this book starts by equipping readers with general principles of interpretation, then moves on to apply those principles to specific genres and contexts. Features include: • VIDEOS: Section introductions by authors and master teachers J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays • VIDEOS: Concluding reflections on the end result of studying God's Word • Proven utility in classrooms across the country • Hands-on exercises to guide students through the interpretation process • Emphasis on real-life application • Supplemented by a website for professors providing extensive teaching materials • Accompanying workbook (sold separately) This third edition includes updated illustrations, appendices, bibliography, and assignments, and has been rearranged for clarity. In order to emphasize the redemptive narrative arc of the Bible and provide greater canonical correlation, the authors have modified the steps of the Interpretive Journey to include a fifth step throughout the book: 1. Grasp the text in their town. What did the text mean to the biblical audience? 2. Measure the width of the river to cross. What are the differences between the biblical audience and us? 3. Cross the principlizing bridge. What is the theological principle in this text? 4. Cross into the rest of Scripture. Does the rest of the canon’s teaching modify or qualify this principle? 5. Grasp the text in our town. How should Christians today apply the theological principle in their lives? Grasping God’s Word progresses through the following five sections: 1. How to Read the Book—Basic Tools; 2. Contexts—Now and Then; 3. Meaning and Application; 4. The Interpretive Journey—New Testament; 5. The Interpretive Journey—Old Testament.

A revised workbook to accompany Grasping God's Word textbook on reading, interpreting, and applying the Bible for college students and other serious readers.

We are far removed from the time and culture of the biblical world, and this distance easily leads to misunderstanding and misinterpretation. Our understanding and appreciation for God's Word increase exponentially when we know about the context in which the biblical books were written. So while many Bible commentaries explain the theological meaning of the text, The Baker Illustrated Bible Background Commentary provides fascinating cultural and historical insights into God's Word. Richly illustrated with full-color photos throughout, this one-volume background commentary includes articles by leading Old and New Testament scholars on subjects such as - countries, cities, and cultures of the Holy Land and the Greco-Roman world - warfare and execution - religious groups and customs - fashion, athletics, feasts, and celebrations - honor, shame, and hospitality - and much more This colorful, informative volume is an essential companion for pastors, teachers, and laypeople who want to enhance their personal Bible study and help others do the same.

Readers learn how to intelligently use commentaries and reference works that will produce more beneficial Bible study with minimal knowledge of New Testament Greek.

The Access Card for Grasping God's Word Interactive Workbook is only for students enrolled in a course at an institution that utilizes the Blackboard Learn platform(TM). The Access Card for Grasping God's Word Interactive Workbook provides users with entry into a collaborative workbook tool for instructors and students, designed for use on the Blackboard Learn platform. The workbook is integrated for use with J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays's Grasping God's Word, Grasping God's Word Video Lectures (22 lessons), and Grasping God's Word Laminated Sheet, all available separately.