MacArthur's Quick Reference Guide to the Bible: A Book-By-Book Overview of Essential Bible Information

by John F. MacArthur Jr.

Study the Bible Deeply, Faithfully, and Effectively

There is a big difference between simply reading the Bible and studying the Bible well, so it transforms your life. That difference often boils down to having the right resources not just to read but to understand and apply what you are reading to your life. 

In MacArthur's Quick Reference Guide to the Bible, noted pastor and teacher John MacArthur takes you through the key aspects of the Bible. This valuable companion to reading the Bible has been prepared to help you develop good Bible-reading habits and a better understanding of the depth and breadth of God’s Word.

For all 66 books in the Bible it highlights:


Author and date
Key people
Background and setting
Key doctrines
Key aspects of how God’s character is illustrated
How Christ can be found in that book
Key words in the book
Quick overview with a brief outline of contents
Historical notes about what else what happening in the world when the book was written
Frequently asked questions about the book
Questions for reflection
Other valuable features include :


“How We Got the Bible” section
“How to Study the Bible” section
“Chronology of the Bible” section
Appendix with Quick Notes on Theology
Chronology of Old Testament Patriarchs and Judges
Chronology of Old Testament Kings and Prophets
Timeline of the Ministry of Jesus Christ
Index of Key Words
Filled with the fruit of decades of study and teaching MacArthur's Quick Reference Guide to the Bible is an essential tool for anyone who wants to seriously study the Bible deeply, faithfully, and effectively.

Genres: Christian, Reference, Theology, Nonfiction, Old Testament, New Testament, Christian Non Fiction

400 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

About the author

John F. MacArthur, Jr. was a United States Calvinistic evangelical writer and minister, noted for his radio program entitled Grace to You and as the editor of the Gold Medallion Book Award-winning MacArthur Study Bible. MacArthur was a fifth-generation pastor, a popular author and conference speaker, and served as pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California beginning in 1969, as well as President of The Master’s College (and the related Master’s Seminary) in Santa Clarita, California.

Reviews

[StevevetS · Rating 4 out of 5]

Basically, it's just a slimmed-down version of The MacArthur Bible Handbook. You get ~70% of the content for ~45% of the cost. Good if you're on a budget; otherwise, just spend the extra money and get the complete handbook.

[Maria Teresa]

Exceptional book for the student of the bible. A must read!

[Andy Febrico Bintoro · Rating 5 out of 5]

A biblical survey of OT and NT. Its quite useful if you want to know which theology contains in what book. Its also useful to study the background of the each book.

[sharon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very helpful and complete. I use it regularly to help me dig deeper into the word of God

[Jody · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is more of a reference to use as you read your Bible and not a book you will sit down and read from cover to cover at one time.

[Tracy Karol · Rating 4 out of 5]

I respect MacArthur but disagree with his views on predestination and all five points of Calvinism. I wish I hadn’t purchased this, but at the same time it is good to challenge your views on secondary issues rather than stick one’s head in the sand and/or refuse to fellowship with those who hold different opinions on these theological issues. That said, I have studied Calvinism extensively and my personal view hasn’t changed. There’s no doubt, though, that the author is a very intelligent man with a biblical worldview worth exploring.

[Joseph · Rating 5 out of 5]

John MacArthur's research gives you a better understanding of the Word of God.