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<p><strong>Over 250,000 Copies Sold! </strong></p> <p><strong>Learn the Commonsense Approach to Studying Scripture </strong></p><p>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. While we know we should read it, many of us have a hard time understanding the Bible. </p><p>In this expanded edition of <em>Knowing Scripture</em> with a preface by J. I. Packer, R. C. Sproul helps us uncover the meaning of Scripture for ourselves. The author says, "The theme of this book is not how to read the Bible but how to <em>study</em> the Bible." He presents in simple, basic terms a commonsense approach to studying Scripture and eleven practical guidelines for biblical interpretation and applying what we learn. </p><p><strong>Sproul tackles many of the knotty questions regarding interpreting the Bible, including </strong></p><ul><li>discovering the meanings of biblical words; </li><li>understanding Hebrew poetry, proverbs and parables; </li><li>approaching historical and didactic passages; </li><li>being careful with predictive prophecy; </li><li>discerning how culture conditions the Bible; and </li><li>choosing and using Bible translations, commentaries, Bible software, and other study aids. </li></ul><p></p><p>This classic book is a must-have for both beginning Bible readers and experienced students of Scripture. Get the tools to study and apply Scripture with clarity and confidence with<em>Knowing Scripture</em>. </p>
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<p>R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder Ligonier Ministries, an international Christian discipleship organization located near Orlando, Florida. He was also copastor of Saint Andrew's Chapel in Sanford, Florida, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of <em>Tabletalk</em> magazine. His radio program, <em>Renewing Your Mind,</em> is still broadcast daily on hundreds of radio stations around the world and can also be heard online.Sproul contributed dozens of articles tonational evangelical publications, spoke at conferences, churches, and schools around the world, and wrote more than one hundred books, including <em>The Holiness of God, Chosen by God, </em>and <em>Everyone's a Theologian.</em> He also served as general editor of the <em>Reformation Study Bible</em>.</p>
<p>J. I. Packer (1926–2020) is regarded as one of the most well-known theologians of our time. Once named to <em>Time</em> magazine's list of the 25 Most Influential Evangelicals in America, Packer served as Board of Governors' Professor of Theologyat Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia. His books include <em>Knowing God</em>, <em>Praying</em>, <em>A Quest for Godliness</em>, <em>Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God</em>, and <em>Rediscovering Holiness</em>. </p>
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