If you have a hard time making sense of the Bible, The Bible for Blockheads is for you. It will transform what might seem like gobbledygook into incredible significance -- enough to change your life. It can do that because the Bible is more amazing than you've ever dreamed, packed with riches, and making sense of it is no mystery. You'll even have fun as you learn! The Bible for Blockheads helps you: - Discover how the Bible's message unfolds from start to finish - Learn how the Bible developed over many centuries - Familiarize yourself with the main divisions of the Bible and its 66 individual books - Find out proven principles for accurately interpreting what you read - Acquaint yourself with important people, places, and events of the Bible - Learn key biblical terms and discover the different types of literature represented in the Scriptures - Get a handle on the Bible's historical and cultural background - Discover why the Bible among all books is called 'God's Word'

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Connelly, Douglas

Encyclopedias & Subject Guides

Zondervan

Do you think Daniel is an old Elton John song? The Great White Throne is located just down the hall to the left? The Beast is a member of the World Wrestling Federation? You need Bible Prophecy for Blockheads: the user-friendly guide to understanding what the Bible says about God’s plans for the world―and for you! Face it―Bible prophecy is daunting stuff. All those images of seven-headed dragons, hundred-pound hailstones, froglike demons, trumpet-blowing angels . . . how do you even begin to make sense of it? Simple: Flip open Bible Prophecy for Blockheads―a lighthearted and illuminating approach to a serious and mystifying subject. Bible Prophecy for Blockheads helps you: Understand the basic rules for interpreting Bible prophecy. Know what’s symbolic and what should be taken literally. Discover what the Bible says about the Tribulation, the Antichrist, the rapture, the battle of Armageddon, and other momentous world figures and events. Look at the details from a big-picture perspective. Explore prophets and their prophecies throughout the Bible, from Daniel to Jesus to Paul to John. Discover the four different views on interpreting Revelation: preterist, historicist, futurist, and idealist. Learn key terms for understanding prophecy. Find out what God says about the future for you and your loved ones. With lots of edgy graphics and an engaging, easy-to-use format, Bible Prophecy for Blockheads will help you get your arms―and your faith―around the Bible’s astonishing claims concerning the future. Icons steer you quickly to helpful information!

Bible Prophecy for Blockheads

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles

Getting a glimpse into the future is always intriguing, especially when that glimpse comes from God’s Word. But let’s face it, the book of Revelation has some pretty weird stuff in it: seven-headed beasts, locusts with gold crowns, a city coming down from the sky. What does it all mean, and how does it help you in your Christian faith? This lighthearted yet accurate guide to the last book of the Bible will help you overcome the confusion.Engaging and user-friendly, The Book of Revelation for Blockheads helps you:• Understand the message of this often misunderstood book chapter by chapter• Discover what Revelation says about how end-time events will unfold• Make sense of all the symbolism• See how Revelation relates to other parts of the Bible• Learn how others interpret controversial parts• Worship God with a new vision of his glory and ultimate triumph, and of what that means for you

The Book of Revelation for Blockheads: A User-Friendly Look at the Bible’s Weirdest Book

Do you think the twelve apostles include Sneezy, Sleepy, and Dopey? Genesis is an English rock band? Bread and wine is the first course? You need Christianity for Blockheads―the user-friendly guide to making this mysterious faith called Christianity easier to understand. In witty Blockheads tradition, this latest book in the series unites a fun, clear, easy-reading style with a thorough introduction and exploration into Christian theology. Covering all the must-know teachings of the Christian faith and tying each one to key Bible passages, the concise, catchy, jargon-free style will appeal to a broad range of readers. You don’t have to be a theologian to navigate the territory of Christian belief, but it helps to have a map. Here it is. Both Christians and curious non-Christians looking for clear and reliable explanations of the Christian faith will find them inside. Christianity for Blockheads helps you: • Make sense of key Bible passages • Discover what well-known scholars say about the main tenets of Christianity • Learn interesting facts and insights on particular biblical themes • Familiarize yourself with the Christian perspective on hot issues such as the end times, baptism, and speaking in tongues • Dig deeper into resources for further study • Walk the walk by demonstrating how the Christian message applies to contemporary living

Christianity for Blockheads: A User-Friendly Look at What Christians Believe

Manser, Martin H.

Zondervan Academic

What was unearthed in Solomon’s great cities? Where did archaeologists learn about the great flood? How do these discoveries reveal secrets about King Herod? The events of the Bible may have happened long ago and far away, but they happened to real people living in real places. Modern archaeologists have made stunning finds over the past century or so that validate the historical accuracy of the Bible. These finds allow us to understand Scriptures better by helping Bible people and places come alive in our imaginations. Come along on an archaeological journey through the Old and New Testaments. Here are some of the best finds that illustrate Bible history, presented in beautiful full-color images accompanied by clear explanations free of technical jargon. You don’t even have to get your hands dirty!

Amazing Discoveries That Unlock the Bible: A Visual Experience (Zondervan Visual Reference Series)

If you have a hard time making sense of the Bible, The Bible for Blockheads is for you. It will transform what might seem like gobbledygook into incredible significance―enough to change your life. It can do that because the Bible is more amazing than you've ever dreamed, packed with riches, and making sense of it is no mystery. You'll even have fun as you learn! The Bible for Blockheads―newly revised and updated―helps you to: - Discover how the Bible's message unfolds from start to finish - Learn how the Bible developed over many centuries - Familiarize yourself with the main divisions of the Bible and its 66 individual books - Find out proven principles for accurately interpreting what you read - Acquaint yourself with important people, places, and events of the Bible - Learn key biblical terms and discover the different types of literature represented in the Scriptures - Get a handle on the Bible's historical and cultural background - Discover why the Bible among all books is called "God's Word"

The Bible for Blockheads---Revised Edition: A User-Friendly Look at the Good Book

Thomas Nelson

Do you think Daniel is an old Elton John song? The Great White Throne is located just down the hall to the left? The Beast is a member of the World Wrestling Federation? You need Bible Prophecy Made Clear: the user-friendly guide to understanding what the Bible says about God's plans for the world - and for you! Face it - Bible prophecy is daunting stuff. All those images of seven-headed dragons, hundred-pound hailstones, froglike demons, trumpet-blowing angels . . . how do you even begin to make sense of it? Simple: Flip open Bible Prophecy Made Clear - a lighthearted and illuminating approach to a serious and mystifying subject.
Bible Prophecy Made Clear helps you: Understand the basic rules for interpreting Bible prophecy. Know what's symbolic and what should be taken literally. Discover what the Bible says about the Tribulation, the Antichrist, the rapture, the battle of Armageddon, and other momentous world figures and events. Look at the details from a big-picture perspective. Explore prophets and their prophecies throughout the Bible, from Daniel to Jesus to Paul to John. Discover the four different views on interpreting Revelation: preterist, historicist, futurist, and idealist. Learn key terms for understanding prophecy. Find out what God says about the future for you and your loved ones.
With lots of edgy graphics and an engaging, easy-to-use format, Bible Prophecy Made Clear will help you get your arms - and your faith - around the Bible's astonishing claims concerning the future. Icons steer you quickly to helpful information!

Bible Prophecy Made Clear: A User-Friendly Look at the End Times

Getting a glimpse into the future is always intriguing, especially when that glimpse comes from God's Word. But let's face it, the book of Revelation has some pretty weird stuff in it: seven-headed beasts, locusts with gold crowns, a city coming down from the sky. What does it all mean, and how does it help you in your Christian faith? This lighthearted yet accurate guide to the last book of the Bible will help you overcome the confusion. Engaging and user-friendly, The Book of Revelation Made Clear helps you:
<ul>
<li>Understand the message of this often misunderstood book chapter by chapter</li>
<li>Discover what Revelation says about how end-time events will unfold</li>
<li>Make sense of all the symbolism</li>
<li>See how Revelation relates to other parts of the Bible</li>
<li>Learn how others interpret controversial parts</li>
<li>Worship God with a new vision of his glory and ultimate triumph, and of what that means for you</li>
</ul>

The Book of Revelation Made Clear: A User-Friendly Look at the Bible’s Most Complicated Book

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