102 Fascinating Bible Studies on the New Testament

A great resource for Bible Study
Dr. William H. Marty, teacher at the Moody Bible Institute for thirty-seven years, presents "102 Fascinating Bible Studies on the New Testament" which is published by Bethany House Publishers. The Bible Studies start with a short commentary-like introduction and contain a series of questions that can be answered if one reads the corresponding Bible references. The Bible Studies are organized by categories that cover the whole New Testament as well as some doctrine. The questions lead the reader to reflection because many of them are open-ended. The memory verses at the end of each chapter help to deepen the information gained through the study. Additionally Marty also provides a short bibliography at the end of the book. Marty is also willing to present some topics that are a bit difficult or controversial, confesses that it is impossible to be completely unbiased. He states in the introduction: "It is possible to agree to disagree if these passages are not foundational to orthodox Christian doctrine."
I appreciated that this book covers all parts of the New Testament (Jesus' ministry, Acts, Paul's letters, other epistles, Revelation) and some doctrine. This presents a great choice and the readers can choose what they want to study. The book is not for those who are looking for an in-depth commentary but for those readers who are looking for a workbook. It does not offer ready-made answers either. It is for Christians (and Non-Christians) who want to dig into God's Word. It can be used for everybody (women, men, various age groups, individuals, or small groups).
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<i>102 Fascinating Bible Studies on the New Testament</i> is exactly what the title says. Written by Dr. William H. Marty, recently retired from Moody Bible Institute, each study includes an introductory article and then multiple questions where the reader engages with scripture. What makes this study different is that instead of being straight through the New Testament or even a specific book of the Bible, it takes a chronological-topical approach. For example, when studying the birth of Christ the study questions engage with all of the birth narratives. For various topical studies, several passages are used to study the topic instead of just one passage. I had mixed feelings about this approach. I liked how Dr. Marty pulled numerous passages together demonstrating how scripture works together and exposing readers to a variety of passages. However, there were times when moving from passage to passage and pulling out a specific verse was troubling as the reader was unable to study the verse in context.

<i>102 Fascinating Bible Studies on the New Testament</i> would be a good study for newer believers and could be used as an individual or group study. Dr. Marty does make it clear in the study that he does not believe in baptismal regeneration. I also found his discussion of immigrants in his study on Philemon off-putting and a stretch. Beyond those sections the study is straightforward. This study is a good follow-up to the previously published 102 Fascinating Bible Studies. I hope there will be a 102 Fascinating Bible Studies on the Old Testament as well.

This book contains a short blurb about the theme or section of the New Testament, Marty focuses on - it's usually only a couple of paragraphs and then has a list of thought-provoking questions that include Bible verses to take a look at. Each Bible study doesn't take much time to do depending on how in depth you want to go with the questions. I think this could be an excellent book for personal study or group study. The questions are open ended questions where there isn't one single answer so you have to think about them and gets you to dig into what it means for your life.

102 Fascinating Bible Studies on the New Testament by Dr. William H. Marty

Dr. William H. Marty was inspired to write 102 Fascinating Bible Studies on the New Testament partly from the students’ questions he fielded during his 37 years teaching at Moody Bible Institute.

The studies can be done in any order, and in fact the author recommends you not read this book like a novel. It is appropriate for Christians and non-Christians alike. Marty stresses the importance of reading the noted scripture passages to get full understanding of the studies.

The studies are organized by the life of Christ and the four Gospels, the Book of Acts, Paul’s epistles, the general epistles, several studies drawn from the book of Revelation, and doctrine.

Each study begins with a topic, ranging from the Genealogies of Jesus to the Wrath of God. Marty briefly explores the topic, including scripture references. Then several study questions are presented, also with scripture references. Each study concludes with a memory verse.

As suggested above, you cannot properly do this study without using the Bible to explore the many scripture references. While Marty presents the topic and guides you with insightful questions, it is truly a study of the Bible.

102 Fascinating Bible Studies on the New Testament is a great way to delve into a topical study of scripture either in a group or on your own.

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I really like how this book is organised. I haven't gone through all of the studies yet, but I find them to be heavily based on scripture instead of this author's opinion. He develops studies that guide you to look up the scripture to come to the answers, which of course is the best way to study the Bible. Very impressed, and looking forward to finishing all the studies.

“102 fascinating Bible studies on the New Testament” by William H. Marty is exclusively designed to help you to know the Word of God and the God of the Word. If you love God, a passionate love for the Word of God will be ignited in you through the inspiring pages of this book. You will gain a fresh insight and a new perspective on how to become more like Christ. The Spirit of wisdom and revelation will help you to know God better through the 102 fascinating and insightful Bible studies on the New Testament vividly detailed in this book.

I received an ARC of this book from Bethany House via NetGalley, this review is my personal opinion.

Dr. William H. Marty on the introduction of his book was very fresh and honest about what you are going to find and like the name say this book has 102 fascinating bible studies from Jesus to theme I must say I never thought to take my time to study them. But he did I know I am not the only grateful for his wonderful job with the book.

Well written and structure and I believe this book represents a challenge and an opportunity to go deeper into the study of the bible. You have so many choices and you decide If you want to study the life of Jesus or maybe Paul epistles. It's your decision. And how much will you spend in that specific bible study. I think this book is a great choice just for individual and group study.

Truly grateful to Bethany House for the ARC of this book, a truly recommend it.

I used this book as the base for a study a friend and I do weekly. It has been great. I enjoyed the topics and the format worked well for us.

102 Fascinating Bible Studies on the New Testament offers quick, high-quality lessons that can be completed in a day. Lessons are both relevant, but will both teach and challenge your knowledge of the new testament, and will help you view old lessons in a new way. For example, one chapter discussions the temptations of Jesus with a reference back to the story of Adam and Eve, which challenges us to find comparisons between their natures. Another chapter focused on the disciples, and how unusual it was for Jesus to select the disciples in the way he did. This is not a new story, but the way the material was presented helped me grasp the material and see it in a new way.

The format of the book is very user-friendly. Each chapter begins with a short lesson, and then questions with references to where in the bible the lessons can be found. Additional resources are also included for future discussion and reading.

I used each chapter of the book as a daily bible lesson, which quickly became a great way to start the day. I also plan to revisit the lessons of this book during future study of the new testament. A good read if you are looking for a deeper study of the New Testament.

Nice resource for the New Testament. Excellent book to use alone or in a group. Recommended. Thanks to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for the ARC of this book in return for my honest review. Receiving the book in this manner had no bearing on my review.

A quick study of the new Testament topics that can be read even on a busy day and yet opens up questions and thoughts that beg you to slow down and dive deeper.