Tracing God's Story Workbook
ISBN: 9781433587429The Companion Workbook to Jon Nielson's Tracing God’s Story, an Accessible Guide to Biblical Theology by Pastor Jon Nielson
The Bible is comprised of 66 distinct books by 40 different authors-yet it tells one story. How do the events from the beginning of creation to the foundation of the church weave into one cohesive narrative? Through the study of biblical theology, we can gain a better understanding of how the Bible presents a clear and consistent storyline of the creator God and his redemptive work in the world.
Part of the Theology Basics series, Tracing God's Story makes biblical theology clear, meaningful, and practical for those looking for a highly accessible guide to studying God's word. Author and pastor Jon Nielson covers a wide range of stories from Genesis to Revelation, offering a big-picture application, verse-by-verse analysis, and a suggested memory verse for each Scripture passage. Ultimately readers will be encouraged to passionately study God's great story until the day they join in the final chapter.
- Clear Language and Easy-to-Follow Methods: Ideal for new Christians, students, or anyone wanting a highly accessible guide to biblical theology; perfect for individual or group study
- Applicable: Each Scripture passage is accompanied by a big-picture application, verse-by-verse analysis, and a suggested memory verse
- Part of the Theology Basics Series: A collection of books and study guides to introduce students to systematic theology, biblical theology, and biblical interpretation
- Companion Workbook and Video Series Sold Separately: Invites further interaction with the text to integrate study with application
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Contents: Author: Jon Nielson (DMin, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) serves as the senior pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church of Wheaton in Wheaton, Illinois. He is coeditor of the book Gospel-Centered Youth Ministry and author of the Theology Basics series. He and his wife, Jeanne, have four children. Endorsements: "How I wish I had grasped biblical theology long before I began to learn about it in my forties! What Jon Nielson has written in Tracing God's Story is a concise account of the story the divine author has written in Scripture. While this book is economical with words, it is generous with insight. It presents the story simply but not simplistically. I look forward to recommending it to those who long to have a more solid grip on the Bible's storyline." "I am so grateful for the work of Jon Nielson. He continues to provide the church with outstanding material for the study of the Bible and theology. One of the things that makes Nielson's work rather distinctive is how well he makes the study of the Bible and theology accessible to a wide audience. In Tracing God's Story, Nielson does for biblical theology what he did for systematic theology in his excellent Knowing God's Truth. Beginning with creation, he traces God's acts of redemption all the way through to the consummation of the age. Along the way, he invites the reader to engage with the material devotionally. I am excited to get this book into the hands of members of the church I serve." "As in a novel, you can't just dip into a page of the Bible and get the gist. Through all the diverse writings, what's the through line? This is an outstanding and accessible introduction to the plot that keeps biblical history moving from Genesis to Revelation. I highly recommend this book." "In Tracing God's Story, Jon Nielson presents a clear, coherent, and compelling account of the metanarrative of redemptive history, skillfully weaving the threads of God's own character with his acts of creation and providence into a tapestry of biblical theology. Not only does he provide the appropriate historical, literary, and redemptive contexts, but he also supplies the reader with cogent and salient application. I'm excited to use this resource in my church for many years to come!"
Chapter 1: What Is Biblical Theology?
Part 1: The Old Testament
Chapter 2: God's Creation and a Crisis: Part 1
Chapter 3: God's Creation and a Crisis: Part 2
Chapter 4: God's Promise of a People: Part 1
Chapter 5: God's Promise of a People: Part 2
Chapter 6: God's People Grow: Part 1
Chapter 7: God's People Grow: Part 2
Chapter 8: God's Kingdom-Rise and Fall: Part 1
Chapter 9: God's Kingdom-Rise and Fall: Part 2
Chapter 10: God's People-Captive and Coming Home: Part 1
Chapter 11: God's People-Captive and Coming Home: Part 2
Intermission: Between the Old and New Testaments
Part 2: The New Testament
Chapter 12: God's Salvation
Chapter 13: God's Church: Part 1
Chapter 14: God's Church: Part 2
Chapter 15: God's Eternity: Part 1
Chapter 16: God's Eternity: Part 2
Conclusion
General Index
Scripture Index
--Nancy Guthrie, teacher, Biblical Theology Workshop for Women
--Todd Pruitt, Pastor, Covenant Presbyterian Church, Harrisonburg, Virginia; Cohost, Mortification of Spin
--Michael Horton, J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics, Westminster Seminary California
--Brian Cosby, Senior Pastor, Wayside Presbyterian Church, Signal Mountain, Tennessee; Adjunct Professor of Historical Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary, Atlanta
Additional Information:
Cover: | Softcover 8.5" x 11" |
Number of Pages: | 180 |
Publisher: | Crossway |
Publication Date: | 2024 |
Discussion Questions: | Included |