Why Should You Care about the Bible?

The Bible Is Influential.
Down through the ages, luminaries such as William Shakespeare, Emily Dickinson, and Abraham Lincoln have studied the pages of the Bible for inspiration and guidance. In our own day and age, national leaders such as Democratic senator Barack Obama and Republican president George W. Bush; human rights advocates such as Rosa Parks and Bono; and scientists such as Francis Collins, the head of the human genome project, have been deeply influenced by what the Bible says. Both today and throughout human history, the Bible is a book that has had a profound effect on people's lives.

The Bible Is Both Ancient and Contemporary.
The Bible is one of those books that have stood the test of time. Its wisdom has been tested over thousands of years, yet its insights are also as contemporary as the morning news. Though ancient in origin, it speaks to people today with life-changing power.

The Bible Is a Book about God and You.
God's relationship with humanity is the essence of the Bible story. As we grasp the full message of the Bible, it radically reshapes our lives.

This Book Is Your Convenient Guide to the Bible.
What Everyone Should Know about the Bible presents the Bible as a panoramic story, unfolding in forty-nine scenes that span the ages from Genesis to Revelation. Dr. V. Gilbert Beers, author of dozens of books about the Bible and Bible themes, guides youthrough the scenes of the Bible, pointing out connections between the stories and helping you understand what it says about finding your purpose in life.

Discover what everyone should know about the Bible.