Foundation: The Reliability of the Bible (Bible Savvy Series)
Too many of us, regardless of our familiarity with the stories of the  Bible, are blind tothestory of the Bible. We miss the forest for the trees.  We fail to recognize how the Bible's many individual stories fit together to tell  one mega-story. The macro-story. The story of God and us.Phil Vischer, Creator  of Veggie Tales and What's in the Bible? video series Jim  Nicodem's purpose is to lay out, in straightforward, nontechnical language, many  of the most important principles of interpretation. He does this so each person  may know the foundational principles of biblical interpretation, and so understand  many texts. In other words, Jim wants the church he serves, and many other churches,  to be filled with men and women who will become better Bible readers.D.A.  Carson, PhD, Research Professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity  School, Author ofNew Testament Commentary Survey As  a university professor on a Christian college campus, I can tell you that biblical  illiteracy is on the rise. That's why the Bible Savvy series should be a prerequisite  reading for everyone. Jim Nicodem puts the cookies on the bottom shelf by making  the epic story of the biblical narrative understandable and accessible. The Bible  Savvy series lays out the foundation and context for God's Word and then shows us  in plain language how to apply the Bible's teachings to our lives step-by-step.  It's phenomenal.Whether you are simply intrigued by this ancient text or you are  already a devoted Bible believer, you will find the four Bible Savvy books  to be incredibly helpful and engaging. Then improve your Bible smarts by reading  the Bible for all it's worth.Les Parrott, PhDSeattle Pacific UniversityAuthor  of You're Stronger Than You Think The compelling  reality about the Bible is that it is full of fascinating details about God and  His wise and redemptive oversight of the history of mankind. Unfortunately, the  larger, more profound story often gets lost in the details. Like a master storyteller,  Jim Nicodem takes us beyond the details and exposes the grand plot of Scripture.  Jim's work in the Bible Savvy series will amaze many of us who have lived to master  the details and will motivate all of us to stand in greater awe of the One who is  navigating history to a good and glorious end.Joseph M. StowellPresident,  Cornerstone University The Bible is one of the most precious  possessions to a believer living in a restricted nation. I am constantly amazed  by the hunger for biblical teaching expressed by those who face persecution daily.  Their sacrificial passion should inspire us to rekindle our quest for biblical understanding.  Jim Nicodem'sBible Savvy series is the kind of resource needed to reengage  our hearts and minds with God's Word, and renew a hunger for God's truth on par  with our persecuted brother and sisters.James E. DauPresident, The  Voice of the Martyrs  Jim has done a masterful job  in the Bible Savvy series! In these four concise books, Jim marches with clarity  and skill into topics that would be difficult to tackle in a seminary classroom,  much less in an American living room. And rather than a monologue, these books create  a dialog among the author, the reader, their small group, and the living Word of  God. These practical, approachable resources provide foundational training that  is greatly needed by nearly every small group and leader I encounter.Greg  BowmanCoauthor ofCoaching Life-Changing Small Group LeadersPast  executive director of the Willow Creek Association  Reading  the four books in the Bible Savvy series is like getting a Bible college  education in a box! The Lord is calling our nation to a Bible reading revolution,  and these books are an invitation to be part of it.Hal SeedAuthor  of The Bible Questions and The God QuestionsLead  Pastor, New Song Community Church, Oceanside, California  Living  in the land of the Bible is considered a privilege by many, but the real privilege  is to let the Bible become alive through us, in whatever land we may live. In the  BibleSavvy series, Jim Nicodem not only helps us to understand God's plan  to save us, but also His desire to change and shape us through His Word and Spirit  in order to be a light in this dark world.Rev. Azar AjajVice President  and lecturer, Nazareth Evangelical Theological Seminary   To  ignite a love for the God's Word in others is the goal of any spiritual leader.  Communicating God's Word is the most important of all. Pastor Jim's Bible Savvy  series is the tool, the guide, and the process for worship leaders to go into deep  spiritual places. His biblical scholarship, communicated with such creativity, is  exactly what is needed in worship ministry today.Stan EndicottSlingshot  group coach/mentorWorship Leader, Mariners Church, Irving, California   Jim  Nicodem leads one of America's finest churches. Jim knows how to communicate the  truth of the Bible that brings historical knowledge with incredible practical application. The  Bible Savvy series is the best I have ever seen. Your life and faith will be  enhanced as you use and apply this material to your life.Jim Burns, PhD President,  HomeWordAuthor ofCreating an Intimate MarriageandConfident Parenting   Pastor  Nicodem is like a championship caliber coach: he loves to teach, and he stresses  that success comes from mastering the basics. TheBible Savvy series will  help you correctly interpret the best Playbook ever written: the Bible. Understanding  and applying its fundamentals (with the help of the Bible Savvy series) will lead  one to the Ultimate Victory . . . eternity with Jesus.James Brown Host  ofThe NFL Todayon the CBS television network