By the Book - Resource Page
Welcome to the By the Book resource page. Here we’ll distribute notes and resources related to the course.
“All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work.”
THE FOUR SESSIONS:
#1 "What's the Word?" - Intro to the Bible
#2 "What's the Story?" - Exploring the Biblical Narrative
#3 "Jesus on Every Page" - Discovering the Overarching Themes of Scripture
#4 "What Am I Looking At?" - Intro to Genre and Context (Alternative Title -- "There is No God")
Course Rationale
Would you like to learn more about the Bible and how to read it? By the Book is a four week mini-course run by EBC to help you understand and engage with the Bible yourself. We believe that God has given us a precious gift in the pages of the bible, and yet, at times it can be overwhelming and hard to both interpret and apply. This course aims to help you:
1. Understand the Bible;
2. See the big picture of what you're reading;
3. Know how it points towards Jesus, and;
4. Applies to your life.
By the Book is for anyone who would like to grow in their knowledge of the Bible, and how to read it. Although this course is aimed for those within the church, it would be a great opportunity for anyone to come and hear about what makes the Bible such a unique and significant book.
Additional Resources List
We are only really scratching the surface of these things together in this course. Below is a list of additional resources you might like to look at.
1. ESV Study Bible. A good study bible is a must have for any student of the word. The ESV Study Bible is among the very best in terms of scholarship and theological discernment. If you only get one thing on this list, make it this one.
2. God’s Big Story by Vaughn Roberts.
3. Knowing Faith Podcast (by The Village Church). Great theology podcast with Jen Wilkin, JT English and another fellow.
The rest of the list are other great resources about the Bible and how to read it.
4. John Piper’s Lecture Series on the Bible
a. https://www.desiringgod.org/messages/why-we-believe-the-bible-session-1 (5 sessions)
5. Tim Keller’s The Trouble with Christianity: Why it's so Hard to Believe it Series
a. Message on Literalism – “Isn’t the bible historically unreliable and regressive? https://gospelinlife.com/downloads/literalism-isn-t-the-bible-historically-unreliable-and-regressive-am-5496/
6. EBC Messages on the Bible:
a. Sola Scriptura – Part one of our Reformation 500 series https://www.enoggerabaptist.org/podcast/2018/8/15/500-1-sola-scriptura
b. Rhythms of Grace – Meditation on Scripture https://www.enoggerabaptist.org/podcast/2018/7/26/rhythms-of-grace-2-meditation-on-scripture
7. Why Trust the Bible by Greg Gilbert
8. Taking God At His Word by Kevin DeYoung
9. Can I Trust the Bible by R.C. Sproul
10. Why Believe the Bible by John MacArther
11. How To Read the Bible Book by Book by Gorden Fee & Douglas Stuart
12. One-to-One Bible Ready by David Helm
13. http://ehrmanproject.com/ Lots of good resources by top scholars here about the bible.
If you’d like to see the rest of our book recommendations, check out https://www.enoggerabaptist.org/books for our other recommended reading or chat to a pastor.
Post Course Resources
Reading through the Bible:
Here are some helpful resources to help you consider your bible reading moving forwards:
Finding a Bible Reading Plan That’s Right for You by Trevin Wax
Bible Reading Plans by Justin Taylor