How do we understand a book as complex as the Bible? History, laws,
poetry, prophecy, apocalypse, letters... and all of it written thousands
of years ago!The answer is context.In this uncomplicated, clarifying
book, Pastor Jim Nicodem explains how to accurately interpret a Bible
passage by unpacking its various contexts. Start with its historical
setting: author, recipient, date, and purposeThen determine its literary
genre: law, narrative, prophecy, poetry, gospel, or epistle. Finally,
identify the key theological issues. Sound difficult? Not once you
employ the simple study tools the book includes.Perfect for everyone,
from firsttime Bible readers to Bible study leaders, Context is a
wonderful tool to help with basic Bible reading or more indepth study.