With the Word: The Chapter-by-Chapter Bible Handbook

by Warren W. Wiersbe

Biblical learning that leads to godly living.

Warren W. Wiersbe's classic Bible handbook offers a trustworthy approach to a book-by-book, chapter-by-chapter tour through God's Word.

This highly readable personal "conversation" with Scripture guides you through each book, helping you reap the rich, life-changing applications on every page. Its goal is to assist you in discovering and applying some of the basic spiritual lessons found in Scripture, and to that end, it's as applicable and relevant as it was when it was published.

In this introductory commentary, intended for a wide audience of Bible learners, Wiersbe will introduce you to four different "levels" of biblical truth, which he will teach you how to look for and

Historical truthDoctrinal truthPractical truthDevotional truth 

You will be encouraged to develop your own personal Bible reading program and learn the power of meditation on its truth.

Genres: Christian, Reference, Religion, Nonfiction

864 pages, Paperback

First published June 16, 1993

About the author

Warren W. Wiersbe, former pastor of the Moody Church and general director of Back to the Bible, has traveled widely as a Bible teacher and conference speaker. Because of his encouragement to those in ministry, Dr. Wiersbe is often referred to as 'the pastor's pastor.' He has ministered in churches and conferences throughout the United States as well as in Canada, Central and South America, and Europe. Dr. Wiersbe has written over 150 books, including the popular BE series of commentaries on every book of the Bible, which has sold more than four million copies. At the 2002 Christian Booksellers Convention, he was awarded the Gold Medallion Lifetime Achievement Award by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association. Dr. Wiersbe and his wife, Betty, live in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Reviews

[Ian Rees]

This volume has been my companion for the last three years as I have read my way through the Bible a chapter (or occasionally two) a day. Wiersbe has a wonderful knack of summarising each chapter succinctly and often quite strikingly, too. He often gets to the heart of the passage in just a few lines and then inserts a personal challenge. So this has been a very valuable help to daily Bible reading.

[Debbie]

I was looking for a commentary, but this book gives a synopsis of each chapter in the Bible. I recommend this book, if that is what you are looking for. It was not what I needed.

[Deb Bookworm]

A very good commentary .

[Bettsey Alessandra]

I have been reading through the One Year Bible for the last year and accompany my reading with this book. Wiersbe uses simple language to summarize each book and chapter of the Bible. The language is simple, but the wisdom profound. There are many references to other scriptures which could easily deepen your understanding of the passage. There are also wonderful quotes throughout which are thought provoking, encouraging and comforting. I highly recommend this resource.

[Troy McGahan]

I have read Warren Weirsbe for years. He's like an old friend that you have coffee with. First the good, Warren Weirsbe will always be a help to you. No matter what you read. Now the not so good this is not a a verse by verse exposition. So if that's what you're expecting don't buy it but, you will benefit from his knowledge and understanding of God's Word.

[Linda Cox]

Short expositions on each chapter of the Bible

This is probably not a book to sit down and read, but one to use as a study guide. I read through the Bible each year and used this book each day as I went through. There were a few places I disagreed with the author, but all in all it has some sound doctrine and can give insight as you read the Word.

[Mark Leberfinger]

Excellent Bible resource

Dr. Wiersbe put together a great resource that will last the test of time. It's very useful for Bible study and even giving a sermon outline for those who don't regularly preach.

[Joan A. Jazwinski]

Excellent reference

Very good description of each chapter of the Bible. I recommend it to all who wish to better know their understanding of God's Word.

[Steve]

Good information

Not quite a complete commentary, but good information nevertheless. The author goes through each book of the Bible and provides helpful information.

[Lauren Jude]

Review coming soon

[Jeanie Wolfe]

I downloaded a one year bible reading plan from the Navigators and picked up a copy of this book, With the Word, for help understanding the passages. I'm almost half-way through reading my bible. With the Word has been extremely helpful to me in understanding the passages. The bible plan I'm using goes back and forth from old testament to new, which I greatly appreciate. Some of the bible chapters are easy to understand, but others are not. I had tried to read the bible on my own years ago, but with this book, I'm getting far more out of my readings. Each day, I read the chapters from the reading plan, then write down in a spiral notebook what it means to me. Then I pull out With the Word and it gives more depth and sometimes historical perspective to the reading. I have to say this is one of the best experiences of my life. I've learned so much and now, instead of dreading the next reading assignment, I can't wait to learn more. Highly recommend for anyone wanting a deeper understanding of the Holy Bible.

[E. L.]

Well balanced!

This a very good, well balanced resource for one who needs a general summary of each chapter of each book of the scriptures.