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by Howard G. Hendricks (Author), William D. Hendricks (Author), Charles Swindoll (Foreword by)
You can interact with a living God who wants a personal relationship with you. Start your journey into Scripture today.
Over 600,000 copies sold!
"A truly revolutionary book! The contents of this book completely changed how I read and studied the Bible. This is THE best book on Bible study and is destined to remain a classic." -Dr. Dennis Rainey, President, Family Life
Lotsof people struggle to understand the Bible. You're not alone. This bestselling book has helped hundreds of thousands of people experience the joy of comprehending God's word-and it can do that for you!
For every person who draws strength and direction from the Bible, there are many more who are frustrated with it. Living by the Book will remove the barriers that keep Scripture from transforming your life. In a simple, step-by-step fashion, you'll learn how to:
- Observe: Let Scripture speak to you individually.
- Interpret: Develop the tools to properly understand biblical text.
- Apply: Learn how to allow Scripture to transform your life.
This resource is practical, readable, and applicable. By following its easy-to-apply principles, you'll soon find yourself drawing great nourishment from the Word--and enjoying the process! The Living by the Book Workbook is the perfect compliment to provide practical application of lessons.
There is lifegiving power in the Word of God, because it leads us directly to the One who is the way, the truth, and the life. May this book open the door to His Book, both for this generation and all who are to come. -Howard G. Hendricks
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The adventure of your life awaits! With this classic book, recently update and expanded, Howard and Bill Hendricks invite you on one of the greatest adventures of your life--the journey through Scripture. In the Bible you can interact with a living God who wants a personal relationship with you. And no special skills are needed. If you can read, you can glean important insight from Scripture. Living by the Book will help you engage God's Word like never before. In simple step-by-step fashion, you'll learn how to: Observe. Let Scripture speak to you individually. Interpret. Develop the tools to properly understand biblical text. Apply. Learn how to allow Scripture to transform your life. Start your journey today.
Author Biography
DR. HOWARD G. HENDRICKS remains a legendary figure in the memory of countless Christians worldwide. In sixty years at Dallas Theological Seminary, "Prof" Hendricks is estimated to have taught more than 30,000 students, and through them now impacts tens of millions throughout the world. He ministered in more than eighty countries through speaking engagements, radio, books, and recordings (including the DVD series, Living By The Book). For a period of time he was also a Bible teacher and chaplain for the Dallas Cowboys football team. Dr. Hendricks and his wife Jeanne were married for sixty-five years, and he was the father of four children, five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
BILL HENDRICKS is cofounder and president of The Global Centre for Giftedness, which resources a worldwide movement aimed at unleashing people's giftedness, for human flourishing. Bill also serves as the Executive Director for Christian Leadership at The Hendricks Center, a leadership development initiative at Dallas Theological Seminary. He is the author of numerous books and other resources, including The Person Called YOU and So How Do I Parent THIS Child?, both available from Moody Publishers. Bill holds degrees from Harvard University, Boston University, and Dallas Theological Seminary, and is currently a doctoral student at Bakke Graduate University. He is married to Lynn Turpin Hendricks and is the father of three grown daughters.
