Thematic Bible
Hi,
I'm thinking about purchasing this Thematic Bible.. but I would like to hear some reviews from those who had purchase the book & use it.
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Thank you
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mike said:
I'm thinking about purchasing this Thematic Bible.. but I would like to hear some reviews from those who had purchase the book & use it.
I don't have that resource, but I do highly recommend the Dictionary of Bible themes which seems similar: https://www.logos.com/product/16107/dictionary-of-bible-themes
The DBT is obviously viewed highly by Logos too, as they used it heavily in the Sermon Starter Guide.
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Mark Barnes said:
I don't have that resource, but I do highly recommend the Dictionary of Bible themes which seems similar: https://www.logos.com/product/16107/dictionary-of-bible-themes...
+1 for DBT. I use it a lot. It's one of the privileged resources which has a short-cut icon in Logos 5. [:)] I use it a lot...Here's an example of how themes are dealt with in DBT:[quote]
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church, leadership of
Jesus Christ is the absolute head of the church. He sets leaders in the church to enable the whole church to grow into maturity. Christ’s authority in the church is acknowledged more by the church’s obedience to God than through any particular form of government.
Jesus Christ alone is head of the church
Col 1:18 See also Mt 23:8-10; Eph 1:22; 4:15; 5:23; Col 2:19; Heb 3:3
The Holy Spirit directs the church
Ac 13:2 See also Ac 15:28; 16:6-7; 20:28; Ro 8:14; 1Co 12:11; Rev 2:7,11
The appointment of leaders in the church
God calls and equips leaders Eph 4:11 See also Mt 16:18; Ac 1:24-26; 9:15-16; 20:28; 26:16-18; 1Co 12:28; Gal 1:15-17
Delegated leadership Ac 6:3-6; 14:23; Tit 1:5
The appointment of apostles Mk 3:13-19 pp Mt 10:1-4 pp Lk 6:12-16
As founders of the church: 1Co 9:1-2; 2Co 3:3; Eph 2:20; Rev 21:14
As leaders of the church: Ac 2:42; 15:6,22-23; 1Th 2:6; 2Pe 3:2; Jude 17
Prophets as leaders Ac 15:32 Judas and Silas were leaders in the Jerusalem church (Ac 15:22). See also Ac 11:27-30; 13:1-2; Ro 12:6 The role of prophets as leaders is distinct from the gift of prophecy, which was in principle available to all; 1Co 12:28; 14:29-30; Eph 3:5
Evangelists as leaders Ac 21:8 See also Eph 4:11; 2Ti 4:5
Pastors and teachers as leaders Ac 20:28 See also Jn 21:15-17; Ac 13:1; Ro 12:7; 1Co 12:28; 1Ti 3:2; Tit 1:9; Jas 3:1; 1Pe 5:2 Pastors are also called “shepherds”.
Elders as leaders 1Ti 3:1 “Elder” and “overseer” or “bishop” are more or less interchangeable. See also Ac 11:30; 14:23; 15:2,22; 20:17; 1Ti 5:17; Tit 1:5; Jas 5:14; 2Jn 1
Deacons as leaders Php 1:1 “Deacon” means “one who serves”. See also Ac 6:5-6; 1Ti 3:8
Qualifications for church leadership
The first apostles were witnesses of Jesus Christ’s life and resurrection: Ac 1:21-22; 10:41; 1Co 9:1-2; 15:7-8; 2Pe 1:16
Qualifications for elders and deacons: Ac 6:3; 1Ti 3:1-12; 5:17; Tit 1:6-9; 1Pe 5:1-4
Responsibilities of church leaders
To preach the gospel Ro 1:15; 1Co 1:17; Gal 2:8; Eph 3:8; 1Ti 2:7
To teach sound doctrine 1Ti 4:6,13; 5:17; Heb 13:7
To give direction in church life Ac 15:2,6,22-23; 16:4; 20:28-31; 1Ti 5:17; 1Pe 5:2
To be an example in loving service Mt 20:26-28 pp Mk 10:43-45; Mk 9:35; Jn 13:13-15; Heb 13:7; 1Pe 5:3
To train and appoint other leaders Ac 14:23; 1Ti 4:14; 2Ti 2:2; Tit 1:5
To pray for the sick Jas 5:14
To exercise discipline in the church 2Co 13:10; 1Th 5:12; 1Ti 1:20; 5:20; Tit 3:10; 3Jn 10
The church’s responsibilities to its leaders
To respect and submit to its leaders Ac 16:4; 1Th 5:12-13; 1Ti 5:19; Heb 13:17
To pray for its leaders Eph 6:19; 1Th 5:25
To support its leaders financially 1Co 9:7-14; Php 4:15-19; 1Ti 5:17-18
The corporate government of the church
In choosing leaders Ac 6:3-6
In implementing decisions Ac 15:22-29
In building up the church Ro 12:4-8; 1Co 12:4-12,27; Eph 4:3,7-16; 1Pe 4:10-11
In discerning true and false teachings 1Jn 4:1-3; 2Jn 10; Rev 2:2
In exercising discipline Mt 18:15-20; 1Co 5:4-5; 2Co 2:6-8; 2Th 3:14-15
The structure of the church
The pattern of church life Ac 2:42 See also Ac 2:46; 5:42
The house church Ac 1:13-14; 12:12; 16:40; Ro 16:5; 1Co 16:19; Col 4:15; Phm 2
The local church Ac 13:1; Ro 16:1; 1Co 1:2 It is unknown whether there were subdivisions of the church in towns such as Corinth; 1Th 1:1
Churches in a region Ac 9:31; 15:41; 1Co 16:1; 2Co 8:1; Gal 1:2,22; Rev 1:4 Normally the NT speaks of “churches” in an area rather than of a unified regional structure.
The universal church Mt 16:18
Referring to the local as well as the universal church: 1Co 12:28; Eph 1:22; 3:10; 5:25
See also
2212 Christ, head of church
3035 Holy Spirit, presence of
5217 authority in church
5326 government
5745 women
7706 apostles
7715 deacons
7720 elders in the church
7734 leaders, spiritual
7784 shepherd
7797 teaching
7939 ministry
8342 servanthood
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Mark Barnes said:mike said:
I'm thinking about purchasing this Thematic Bible.. but I would like to hear some reviews from those who had purchase the book & use it.
I don't have that resource, but I do highly recommend the Dictionary of Bible themes which seems similar: https://www.logos.com/product/16107/dictionary-of-bible-themes
The DBT is obviously viewed highly by Logos too, as they used it heavily in the Sermon Starter Guide.
I have that one you wrote down, since its included in all L5 packages.
I wonder if DBT & Topical Analysis similar with Thematic Bible?
If the answer is yes .. then I would be buying it.. Because I need more resources on "Theme" stuffs.
Thank you!
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I'd say go for it. I used to have it but during a financial crunch I had to return it. I might call sales and see if I can get a good discount on it and add it to my L5 library. Very helpful resource!
DAL
Ps. It's published by Logos, so I don't know why they just didn't go ahead and include it in L5 packages to make the sermon starter and topic guide more robust.
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Don't waste your money. The Thematic Bible is poor.
The Dictionary of Bible Themes is hard to beat.
https://www.logos.com/product/16107/dictionary-of-bible-themes
The Dictionary of Bible Themes was originally a study bible called ironically The Thematic Bible Published by Hodder and Stoughton.
I have a paper copy [:)]
P A
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P A said:
Don't waste your money. The Thematic Bible is poor.
I'd say it'll complement the Dictionary of Bible Themes; but then again, if he wants to save some bucks, Nave's, and Torrey's Topical Bibles plus Elwell's Topical Analysis of the Bible along with the DoBT should be enough. Nave's, Torrey's and Elwell's are included in all base packages (correct me if I'm wrong).
Blessings!
DAL
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P A said:
Don't waste your money. The Thematic Bible is poor.
The Dictionary of Bible Themes is hard to beat.
https://www.logos.com/product/16107/dictionary-of-bible-themes
The Dictionary of Bible Themes was originally a study bible called ironically The Thematic Bible Published by Hodder and Stoughton.
I have a paper copy
P A
When I purchase the Thematic Bible this morning and used it for 15mins or so ... IT was great!
It was 2 books side by side (it was different than ANY other books I've purchased, they connect)
It really complement my Topical Analysis which is better than DBT .. i think.
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I'll try for another week, then see what happen. Please do recommend me more books in the same category if you know any.
thank you!
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