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A Quick Word
Overview
The aim of this book is to give a brief overview of the Bible’s teachings. The first half (What to Know) teaches about God and his relationship with us. The second half (What to Do) teaches about how to relate to God and to other people.
The book is mainly made up of Bible verses. Before the verses are headings, which reflect what the verses say. The verses are sometimes followed by a comment.
Introductory Phrases for Context
To help readers have a grasp of the context of the verses, often a brief introduction is included, in square brackets. These introductions usually state who is speaking and often who they are speaking to. Note that apart from God and Jesus Christ, the main speakers are:
- Moses – who led the Israelites and taught them God’s laws;
- David – Israel’s greatest king who wrote many of the psalms, most of which are essentially prayers;
- Paul, Peter, John and other leaders of the early church – who spoke to various groups and wrote letters to believers and churches.
Bible Study Questions
At the end of each chapter is a link to a few questions pertaining to the chapter.
The questions are just suggested questions. Users who download the files of the online version to use off-line, may edit or delete any of these questions and/or add their own questions (in the html files that are downloaded).
Before each set of questions is the heading of the chapter to which the questions belong. These headings are hyperlinks back to the start of the chapter.
Seven Editions
There are seven editions of The Bible Unpacked. They aim to present the Bible’s teachings in a clear and readable order. Apart from the longest edition, each edition is an abbreviated version of the next one up in size. Four of the editions include Bible study questions.
The names, subtitles and target audiences of each edition are as follows.
Two-Minute Edition
Key Bible teachings for everyone
For giving to non-Christians.
Pocket Edition
Key Bible teachings for seekers of truth
For inquiring non-Christians or young new Christians.
Concise Edition
Key Bible teachings for new believers
For either new or young Christians. Also for giving to non-Christian friends.
Has Bible study questions. Ideal for Bible studies.
Foundations Edition
The Bible’s teaching condensed for young believers
For newer Christians, wanting a firm grounding in their faith.
Has Bible study questions. Ideal for Bible studies.
Intermediate Edition
The Bible’s teaching summarized for growing believers
For Christians wanting to develop a sound understanding of the faith. Very suitable for use as a study or a devotional tool.
Has Bible study questions. Excellent for Bible study groups.
Comprehensive Edition
The Bible’s teaching compiled for established believers
For Christians wanting a more comprehensive knowledge of the faith. Useful resource for preparing talks.
Has Bible study questions. Ideal for detailed study of topics.
In-Depth Edition
The Bible’s teaching expounded for Bible students
For pastors, church leaders, Bible students and all who want a deep understanding of the faith.
Very suitable for use as a study or a devotional tool.
For more information on The Bible Unpacked, go to: www.thebibleunpacked.net