One Grand Story: How the Bible Tells Its Story and Why It Matters (2024)

About the Book

Title: One Grand Story: How the Bible Tells its Story and Why It Matters

Series: Primers in Biblical and Theological Studies
Author: Ched Spellman 
Publisher: Codex Books, 2024
List Price: $14.99 | $9.99
Binding: paperback (amz) & digital (kindle)
Pages: 180

This is a little book about the "big picture" of the Bible.

As a primer on the discipline of biblical theology, it examines the Bible's message as a whole alongside some of the most important tools that help us discern and display this richly rewarding truth. It includes a framework for biblical theology, an introduction to specific reading strategies, and also a series of biblical-theological reflections on key biblical themes. 

In the final part of the book, there is an annotated list of books for further reading, a series of topics for further research in the academic discipline of biblical theology, and a brief glossary of key terms. These final features of the book are designed for it to function well as a supplementary textbook in an academic course in biblical or theological studies. At the end of each chapter, there are also reflection prompts and discussion questions. This resource is designed to facilitate small group discussion (either in a church or a classroom setting).

In the end, the big idea of this little book is that biblical theology will help you navigate the world of the biblical text, and it will also help you locate yourself in the biblical text’s world.  

Endorsements | Reviews

“This new book on biblical theology hits the spot; actually, it hits the bullseye of two seldom achieved targets. Ched Spellman beautifully, accurately, and simply answers the two key questions: what? And so what? What does the believer need to know about God and his purposes for this world, and how does this make all the difference to how we live? Too often, only the first question is addressed. Spellman does not make this mistake. The result is a helpful book that will promote the importance and relevance of biblical theology to a new generation of readers.”

—Gregory Goswell, Academic Dean and Lecturer in Old Testament, Christ College

“Spellman leaves the introductory reader in biblical theology spellbound. No word of a lie! He has an amazing gift for simplifying complex concepts. For anyone interested in going deeper into the Scriptures and seeking to understand the big picture as it is developed over the many small pictures provided by the text, for those who are interested in moving out of the trees of the forest to see the forest itself, this book is a real eye-opener. It comes with a practical guide to Christian living in light of the major biblical theology events and also includes a helpful resource for further study. Highly recommended!”

—Stephen G. Dempster, Emeritus Professor of Religious Studies, Crandall University

“Ched Spellman takes us on a fascinating fast-paced tour of biblical theology. He shows us what biblical theology is and why it matters by providing introductory chapters on the nature of biblical theology and by giving us representative examples of biblical theology at work. A pastoral spirit shines throughout the book, which also has a helpful bibliography of works to consult for further study. A helpful resource for students, teachers, and laypeople.” 

—Thomas R. Schreiner, professor of biblical theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

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