Knowing Scripture

By R. C. Sproul and J. I. Packer

The Bible is the written Word of God, and it is treasured by many. But it is also an ancient book about people and cultures very different than us. Thus, while we know we should read it, many of us have a hard time understanding the Bible. In this expanded edition of Knowing Scripture, R. C. Sproul helps us dig out the meaning of Scripture for ourselves. The author says, "The theme of this book is not how to read the Bible but how to study the Bible." He presents in simple, basic terms a commonsense approach to studying Scripture and gives eleven practical guidelines for biblical interpretation and applying what we learn. With a minimum of technical jargon, Sproul tackles some of the knotty questions regarding differences of interpreting the Bible, including

• discovering the meanings of biblical words
• understanding Hebrew poetry, proverbs and parables
• approaching historical and didactic passages
• being careful with predictive prophecy
• discerning how culture conditions the Bible
• choosing and using Bible translations, commentaries, Bible software and other helps

Now with a new preface, Knowing Scripture is a basic book for both beginning Bible readers and experienced students of Scripture.

• Language: English
• Publisher: InterVarsity Press
• Release date: Dec 2, 2016
• ISBN: 9780830893294

R. C. Sproul

R. C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, an international Christian discipleship organization located near Orlando, Florida. He was also first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew’s Chapel in Sanford, Florida, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. His radio program, Renewing Your Mind, is still broadcast daily on hundreds of radio stations around the world and can also be heard online. Sproul contributed dozens of articles to national evangelical publications, spoke at conferences, churches, colleges, and seminaries around the world, and wrote more than one hundred books, including The Holiness of God, Chosen by God, and Everyone’s a Theologian. He also served as general editor of the Reformation Study Bible.

Reviews for Knowing Scripture

[DJ K · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

It is helpful as it tells what direction I should take in reading the bible.

[taterzngravy · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Though it has been a while since I have read this book, one thing that I remember from this book is the list of principle books in the Bible which is convenient to have if someone is wanting to know what to read. These are books of the Bible that cover the history and messege of the Bible without being repetitious.