God's Plan Fulfilled: A Guide for Understanding the New Testament - Hardcover

Schenck, Kenneth

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0898273781 ISBN 13: 9780898273786

Publisher: Wesleyan Pub House, 2009

Synopsis

Many people desire to read the Bible but have difficulty deciding where to begin or understanding what they read. God's Plan Fulfilled is a concise introduction to the New Testament, making God's Word accessible to the average reader. Dr. Kenneth Schenck guides readers through each book of the New Testament; offering background information, an overview of each book's content, along with tools for understanding key events, ideas and passages. Helpful sidebars and key information such as "big ideas" and themes are included to enhance readers' understanding. Each chapter ends with discussion questions to aid in furthering readers' conversations and knowledge of the New Testament.

About this title

About the Author

Kenneth Schenck is academic dean and professor of New Testament and Christian ministry at Wesley Seminary in Marion, Indiana.

From the Inside Flap

Many people want to read the Bible but have trouble knowing where to begin and making sense of what they are reading. God's Plan Fulfilled is a concise introduction to the New Testament that makes God's Word accessible to the average reader. Opening chapters give the reader an overview of the content of the New Testament. Schenck then guides the reader through each book of the New Testament, offering background information, an overview of the content, and specific help for understanding key events, ideas, and passages. Each chapter includes sidebars that enhance understanding and put key information such as big ideas and themes at eye level. Questions for application and discussion are included.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wesleyan Pub House
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0898273781
• ISBN 13: 9780898273786
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 320