"As the Christian
population continues to grow in North America, the desire to read
and the ability to comprehend the Scriptures have not. For many,
the commitment to study the ancient text persists in being an
elusive pursuit. The hinderance can be described as Biblical
nescience. Although numerous Christians adhere to religious
doctrine, church ordinances, and corporate engagements such as
regular Sunday worship, Christian instruction, communion, Bible
study, prayer, ministry service, and giving, largely excluded from
the framework of faith is Bible reading.
Some Christians
acknowledge the major obstacle to be a lack of understanding of the
storyline. Another challenge for readers is finding relevancy in
the text, while others hold to the notion that comprehensive Bible
reading and study are the sole responsibility of the pastor and
church leaders to guide Christians beyond these complexities and
aid future believers to embrace the Living Word.
This writing seeks
to reenergize and rekindle the importance of reading and having a
deeper understanding of the good news through the use of a biblical
plot-line that places emphasis on God’s mission."
This book is for:
Everyone interested in learning more about Bible reading, for
undergrad and graduate theology students, for pastors and
lay-leaders seeking to encourage Bible reading and discipleship. In
addition to use in evangelism, and speaking to diverse Christian
communities."
Dr. Diane L.
Galmore
Bible Teacher,
Author, Speaker
