The Form of the Word

<p>Has reading scripture become stale or lifeless in your church? </p><p>Do competing understandings of the Bible cause division in your congregation?</p><p></p><p>In <em>The Form of the Word: Making Sense of Scripture in the Body of Christ</em> New Testament scholar Stephen E. Fowl offers the expertise of a teacher and the guidance of a pastor to help readers come to a deeper and more expansive understanding of the biblical story.</p><p></p><p><strong>This clear and accessible book is for:</strong></p><p>-Pastors and lay leaders who need a framework for approaching the Bible with their congregations in these polarized times</p><p>-Churches and and small groups looking for a deeper and more faithful understanding of God's salvation as explored in scripture</p><p>-Congregations looking to make sense of Scripture and be the body of Christ together.</p><p></p><p>You'll come away with a clear and expansive framework for linking together the Bible's diverse texts around the person of Christ and God's redemptive work in the world.</p><p></p><p><strong>Breathe new life into your community's reading of scripture as you discover the shared language and essential understanding your congregation needs.</strong></p><p></p>