Bill Jones - Putting Together the Puzzle of the New Testament

Bill Jones encourages readers of his newest book to better master the Word of God and... allow the Word of God to better master you. If that exhortation reflects the longing of your heart, then Putting Together the Puzzle of the New Testament will effectively help you to fulfill your desire. This book pulls together the twenty-seven books of the New Testament into one compelling story, powerfully motivating you to more diligently follow Christ.

JOSH D. MCDOWELL

Author, Evidence That Demands a Verdict and More Than a Carpenter

In another of his unique tools for individual or group Bible study, Bill Jones gives us a plan for New Testament study on the pattern of his earlier, widely used Putting Together the Puzzle of the Old Testament. He leads the reader in putting together a unified New Testament in a way that is simple to follow and easy to remember. His charts and maps make sure of that. But, at the same time, the text is profound in scholarship and vibrant in life-transforming application.

ROBERTSON MCQUILKIN

Author, Understanding and Applying the Bible

Too many Christians read their Bibles the way they might read a book of quotations. They find lots of good inspiring and memorable lines, but they dont experience the full power of Gods miraculous book. This volume by Bill Jones is a powerful antidote to fragmented Bible reading.

DAVID NEFF

Editor-in-Chief, Christianity Today

For first-time readers, the New Testament may well appear as a puzzle. But put all the pieces together and a beautiful picture emergesone that can change the way we look at everything. In this book, Dr. Bill Jones does exactly that. The breadth of his material not only shines light on the context of the story but also takes the reader into deeper levels of Gods Word for growth and maturity.

DR. LEIGHTON FORD

President, Leighton Ford Ministries

Bill has a unique gift of seeing the big picture and making it understandable for all of us. This is absolutely one of the best resources out there for New Testament overview study.

DR. HANS FINZEL

President, WorldVenture

Author, The Top Ten Mistakes Leaders Make

Dr. Joness ability to develop, compile, and share valuable information with all of his readers is exceptional. This document is a great source of quality content and relevant information. A must-read for everybody who is serious about studying the Bible.

DR. JEFFREY D. DE LEON

President, Latin American School of Theological Studies

I highly recommend this book for individuals, small groups, and even large classes who want to work hard and have fun gaining a clearer grasp of the entire New Testament. And this book will be most effective if studied in conjunction with Dr. Jones equally excellent book, Putting Together the Puzzle of the Old Testament.

DR. GEORGE W. MURRAY

Chancellor, Columbia International University

This book is not only a learning tool for the Bible student but also a gathering of detail that yields insight and understanding as one seeks out the person of God. It provides not just more knowledge but will better enable the reader to take the message of Christ into the marketplace.

MARVIN R. SCHUSTER

Chairman of the Board, Schuster Enterprises, Inc.

Many Bible teachers can disassemble the text to facilitate analysis. The gift of insightful synthesis is rare. Most attempts at simplification end up in superficiality. Not so with Bill Jones. While making the New Testament accessible to learners on many levels, Bill relentlessly reminds us that the Great Commandment and the Great Commission frame the picture on the puzzle box.

DR. RALPH E. ENLOW JR.

Executive Director, Association for Biblical Higher Education

The reading of the Bible becomes to some people at best tiresome and at worst boring, simply because they only see pieces and not the whole picture. Dr. Jones has solved that problem by putting all the pieces together in a simple yet beautiful way, such that the reading of the Word of God becomes a great joy. It is clear, simple, and yet powerful.

RIGHT REVEREND ALEXIS BILINDABAGABO

Bishop of Gahini Diocese, Rwanda

Do you desire to better understand the Bible and to learn how it all fits together? Do you want to know how the Bible should personally affect your life? Then this book, along with Bills book on the Old Testament, is perfect for you! Not only does Bill organize the material in a way that is easy to understand, it is also very easy to remember!

TOBIN CASSELS

President, Southeastern Freight Lines

For those who desire to love Jesus with all their hearts, Gods Word leads them down that path. Todays Christians, young and old alike, desperately need to return to Scripture. Yet believers often seem overwhelmed at that thought. Once again, my friend Bill Jones brings clarity to the New Testament in a way that is compelling and easy to remember.

BARRY ST. CLAIR

Author and speaker

Bill Jones made the New Testament understandable so that any Sunday school teacher can teach the Bible clearly and accurately.

AARON MEYERS

Retired President, Tom James International

Bill Joness book has helped lay people put together the puzzle of the New Testament in a very concise and simple way. If every layman could read this book, they could have a better grasp of the New Testament and become dedicated disciples of Jesus Christ.

ELMER L. TOWNS

Dean, School of Religion, Liberty University

Many people know bits and pieces of information concerning the New Testament but are unclear on the message of the New Testament as a whole. Bill Joness work should prove useful in helping individuals and Bible study groups to make sense of where the pieces fit into the overall framework of the New Testament.

JOEL F. WILLIAMS

Co-editor, Mission in the New Testament: An Evangelical Approach

Bill Jones follows up on his outstanding earlier book, Putting Together the Puzzle of the Old Testament, with his new book, Putting Together the Puzzle of the New Testament. This will assist those who study the New Testament by helping them get a grasp on the teachings of the New Testament. A must-have book for Christians to have at hand for a thorough reference.

JOHN E. KYLE

President, Senior Leadership Exchange

Former Director, Mission to the World

Former Director, IVCF Missions and Urbana Conventions

Dr. Bill Jones has made another valuable contribution to students of the Bible, whether one is approaching Gods Word as a scholar, a layman, or a new believer seeking to grasp the scope and meaning of the New Testament. Putting Together the Puzzle of the New Testament appropriately follows the authors parallel volume on the Old Testament. Asking the questions of what, where, when, why, and how, the charts and easy-to-understand outlines aid the reader in understanding the meaning of the text and the significance of the message. One of the most valuable insights is how the diverse testimonies of biblical writers focus on a unified purpose of Gods glory in restoring all peoples to fellowship with Him.

JERRY RANKIN

President, International Mission Board, Southern Baptist Convention

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