A Visual Theology Guide to the Bible: Seeing and Knowing God's Word

by Tim Challies, Josh Byers

Overview

The deepest truths of the Bible accessible in a way that can be seen, understood, and experienced like never before, combining graphics and text to teach the nature and contents of the Bible in a fresh and exciting way.

For a beautiful, approachable, informative presentation of the concepts and principles of Scripture—turn to any page of A Visual Theology Guide to the Bible and be instantly immersed in the visuals and teachings of God's Word.

A Visual Theology Guide to the Bible is not only a wonderful introduction to the Christian life, it is a functioning guide for understanding and living out your faith.

You'll see how the Bible is put together, why the authors wrote each book, and what all of it means for your life today. What's more, you'll learn why the Bible can be trusted and how to answer common criticisms of the Bible.

Used in conjunction with Tim Challies and Josh Byers' bestselling book, Visual Theology, this unique resource helps you connect the truth of the Bible to your life, showing how God's eternal truth leads to life change and transformation.

A Visual Theology Guide to the Bible:

• Is written by authors Tim Challies and Josh Byers, each of whom have a deep desire to convey the deepest truths of the Bible in a fresh, beautiful, and informative way
• Will help you develop a plan to read and study the Scriptures
• Is a follow-up to Visual Theology and expands on the timeless, historic, biblical truths presented in that bestselling book
• Will help you grow in godliness by practicing what you learn
• Is perfect for new believers, long-time Christians, students, small groups, pastors, church leaders, and anyone else interested in seeing the Bible afresh

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780310577966
Publisher:	Zondervan
Publication date:	03/26/2019
Pages:	208
Sales rank:	993,635
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

A pastor, noted speaker, and author of numerous articles, Tim Challies is a pioneer in the Christian blogosphere. Tens of thousands of people visit Challies.com each day, making it one of the most widely read and recognized Christian blogs in the world. Tim is the author of several books, including Visual Theology, Epic: An Around-the-World Journey through Christian History, and his latest ECPA award-winning book, Seasons of Sorrow: The Pain of Loss and the Comfort of God. He and his family reside near Toronto, Ontario.

Josh Byers is a communications pastor, artist, speaker, husband, and father who resides in Iowa. Josh is an idea maker and creative visionary. His work has been featured in a wide variety of outlets from the Gospel Coalition to the Tonight Show. He writes and publishes graphics regularly at joshbyers.com.

Table of Contents

Part 1: Understanding the Bible Chapter 1: What Is the Bible? * The Bible is Scripture—sacred revelation from God. The Bible is Canon—the complete collection of Scriptures. * The Bible is an Artifact—the Bible takes form in books, in apps, and so on. * The Bible Is Made up of two Testaments, sixty-six Books, various Genres. Chapter 2: What Does the Bible Claim About Itself? * We Received the Bible through Inspiration. The Bible was inspired by the Holy Spirit. * We Received the Bible through Transmission. The Bible was written down by human beings, then preserved by the church. * The Bible Claims Inerrancy, Infallibility, Clarity, Sufficiency Part 2: Studying the Bible Chapter 3: Creation, Fall, and Flood [3 each] Chapter 4: Abraham, Moses, and the Law [3 each] Chapter 5: Land, Judges, and Kings [3 each] Chapter 6: Songs and Wisdom [3 each] Chapter 7: Prophets, Exile, and a New Covenant [3 each] Chapter 8: The Gospel and the Kingdom [3 each] Chapter 9: Pentecost and the Early Church [3 each] Chapter 10: The Already, Not Yet, and the End [3 each]

Editorial Reviews

My mind is blown. Tim Challies and Josh Byers marry rock-ribbed Reformational theology with breathtaking presentations. The effect is something like following John Knox into the Matrix. In this diaphanous world, we encounter no fiction, but very reality itself — God-reality — and we are transformed.

associate professor of Christian theology and dire Owen Strachan

You’ve probably seen (or used) a gospel presentation drawn on a whiteboard or a napkin. It’s remarkable how God gives us spiritual insight when we behold truths about him with our eyes. With engaging graphics and descriptions of the Christian faith, Tim Challies and Josh Byers have done something genuinely unique in Visual Theology. See for yourself!

author of Treasuring Christ When Your Hands Are Fu Gloria Furman

This is simple yet profound, clever without being flashy. Helpful and practical. Speaking as a person who avoids diagrams and graphs at all costs, I found the infographics in this book to be illuminating. This cheeky little number is a class act.

Mez Mc Connell

Tim Challies (the writer) and Josh Byers (the designer) have teamed up to produce a truly unique introduction to theology and guide to living the Christian life. This is show-and-tell at its finest. Most theology books merely convey what we are to believe, but this one uses creative and beautiful design to capture and portray these crucial truths. I know of nothing else quite like it, and I trust that God will use it to help his people see and celebrate reality in a new way., managing editor of the ESV Study Bible and coauthor of The Final Days of Jesus

Tim Challies (the writer) and Josh Byers (the designer) have teamed up to produce a truly unique introduction to theology and guide to living the Christian life. This is show-and-tell at its finest. Most theology books merely convey what we are to believe, but this one uses creative and beautiful design to capture and portray these crucial truths. I know of nothing else quite like it, and I trust that God will use it to help his people see and celebrate reality in a new way.

managing editor of the ESV Study Bible and coautho Justin Taylor