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In this study, participants will learn about the liturgical, theological, and historical traditions of the sacrament of baptism. What does baptism mean? How does it change us? What is the significance of the use of water in various traditions? Can yo...

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$7.50

Bible 101

By John A. Cairns

The Bible is the source book of our Christian faith. It rightly occupies a central place in our study and devotional practice. Yet, it has always posed a challenge for those of us who try to read its words and grasp its message. It can be both famili...

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$7.50

Biblical Interpretation 101

By W. Eugene March

In selecting real estate the rule is "Location, location, location!" In interpreting the Bible the rule is "Context, context, context!" Interpretation is not merely a fancy or a luxury; it is a necessity. Interpretation may not always be a conscious ...

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$15.00

The Books between the Testaments
What Christians Should Know about the Apocrypha

By Emily Cheney

Have you ever noticed that some Bibles have the words "with Apocrypha" written on their spines? In the Revised Standard Version of the Holy Bible, these words refer to nineteen books or parts of books placed after Malachi and before the Gospel of Mat...

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$12.00

Adult study for Christian groups exploring the historical and biblical roots of the ■practice of celebrating Communion (Eucharist or the Lord's Supper).

Communion 101

By Claudio Carvalhaes

"Communion," "Eucharist," or "Lord's Supper?" Once a month or weekly? Wine or juice? Who is invited? In many congregations one of the easiest ways to start a church fight is to say "let's change the way we do Communion." Many of us have beloved memor...

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$7.50

How to Study a Bible Passage

By Donald L. Griggs

There are many ways to approach studying a Bible passage. This one-session study for adults introduces several basic steps that participants can take and basic resources they can use to study a Bible passage. By the end of this session you should be ...

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$7.50

The Importance of Context

By Gary W. Light

We read the Bible because we believe that God can give meaning and direction to our lives through its words. However, it is no simple task to read and understand the Bible because there are real differences between the biblical context and our contem...

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$7.50

For parents: helping children or youth incorporate and use the Bible in their life

Teaching Your Child about the Bible

By Delia Halverson

All Christian children need some association with and knowledge of the Bible. However, we must recognize that the Bible is primarily a book for adults. Just as you grew in your understanding of Godas you matured, so your child will grow in understand...

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$7.50

Tools for Bible Study

By Gary W. Light

The Bible is a remarkable book that presents the reader with a true paradox. A simple child with no formal theological education may read its pages with insight, understanding, and commitment. A devout scholar who has invested forty years of intensiv...

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$7.50

Types of Literature in the Bible

By Emily Cheney

At times we are not sufficiently aware of how much the literary form of a book or text affects its meaning. We read biblical books and passages assuming that we can read them the same way that we read modern literature.The word Bible, derived from th...

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$7.50

When and Why the Bible Was Written

By Emily Cheney

Over a span of at least eleven hundred years, the books of the Bible were written for specific purposes, even though pinpointing these purposes and the historical circumstances surrounding them can at times be complex. While scholars do not always ag...

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$12.00

Which Bible Should I Buy?

By Steven M. Sheeley

Do you want to buy a Bible but are overwhelmed by the choices? Do you like your Bible but wonder if it's out-of-date given the seemingly infinite number of Bible translations and paraphrases available?This updated two-session study "Which Bible Shoul...

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$12.00