A Synopsis of the Bible: A Guide to What the Bible Contains

By Diana Thompson-Maragh

In my conversations with non-Christians, including persons who subscribe to other religions, it became clear to that a lot of people are misinformed about what the Bible contains, and are not interested in reading it because they think it is judgmental and rigid. However whenever I’ve explained what it really says, they became interested. This short book is aimed at getting people interested in the Bible, with the prayer that they will seek to learn what God has to say to them and follow Him. God loves us all and wants us to live the best life possible on this earth and inherit eternal life with Him.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Sep 3, 2019
• ISBN: 9781973671497

Diana Thompson-Maragh

Diana grew up in a Christian family and has known no other way of life. Her family has always been an integral part of her home church in Portland Cottage, in Jamaica. Through the years Diana has written plays for church activities, organized youth programs and taught Sunday school, bringing churches in the community together in her capacity as the Youth Leader for Hebron Gospel Assembly. She has studied the Bible in detail via correspondence courses with Back to the Bible, and her own deep personal studies, calling upon the Holy Spirit for guidance and teaching. Diana likes to listen to Bible teacher Dr. Charles Stanley and is inspired by his obvious love for God and interest in helping people understand God’s teaching to help us live a godly life.

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ISBN: 978-1-9736-7148-0 (sc)

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Library of Congress Control Number: 2019911446

WestBow Press rev. date: 8/28/2019

Contents

Introduction

The Old & New Testaments Outlined

The Old Testament

The New Testament

The Old Testament Books

A Summary

The Beginning

The First Family

The Establishment Of Israel - The Chosen Nation

The Israelites

The Sin Offering

God’s Displeasure

The Promise Of The Messiah

The New Testament Books

What It Means To ‘Be Saved’

Conclusion