How To Be A Bible Detective

About the Book

People get the idea that it is good for other people to study the Bible. You know, professionals like pastors or youth directors. But Bible study is one of those non-negotiable spiritual disciplines we need in our life to properly grow spiritually. As for me, I put my own little twist on “Bible study.” It’s like being a detective, searching for clues, coming to the right conclusions, and then acting on what I learned. Like everyone else, I love trying to solve mysteries, and let’s be honest, the Bible is somewhat of a mystery, even to those who have “studied” it for years. There are many good books out there demonstrating how to interpret and understand the Bible. Some go very deep in their explanations, while others stay closer to the surface. This book is designed to keep things simple, to give you a framework for how to understand the Bible. To begin, you will find some tools and methods available for understanding the Bible. There will also be detective work for you to try out your new skills. Then, in the second section, we will go through the entire Bible, looking at some of its structure and listening to witnesses to God’s presence recorded in the Bible. We will find that there is a common theme throughout the Bible. It is hoped that you will have a desire to gain more knowledge as the Bible interacts with your life.

About the Author

Philip McCarty has been studying and teaching the Bible for over forty years. He has an MA in Christian Thought from Bethel Seminary and has authored five other books. He currently teaches a weekly Bible study and facilitates an apologetics group at his home church in Columbia, Missouri.