Book Review: Begin by Ken Ham & Bodie Hodge

This book is designed as a journey through scriptures for seekers and new believers.  The authors start with a foreword that gives insight on why this book is written.  It states many Christians today are passing out copies of the New Testament (which often include the Psalms and Proverbs from the Old Testament) in their effort to share God’s Word with others.  Of course, that is a wonderful idea, but I suggest there is now an increasing problem with this approach.  You see, most people who receive these New Testaments have been trained by the secular world, which comes through the influence of the news media, movies, Internet, public schools and even many Christian Schools/colleges, to believe in evolution and millions of years.

They go on to say that because of the lack of information that is given by not having the entire Bible one is uninformed of the origin of human kind; where we began and where mankind fell from grace by sinning and the need of a Savior comes in. 

This book is full of Biblical facts and thought provoking questions that encourage learning.  There are spaces provided that will allow for notes.  Creation is explained and as all other topics in this book is backed by scripture from the Old and New Testaments.  The English Standard Version of the Bible is used.

Begin presents foundational and relevant portions of scripture along with a powerful mix of commentary, historical information, and helpful detail that gives you an overview of the scripture focus of the Bible. 

I recommend this book for personal Bible learning as well as teaching or in a Bible study group.  I found this to be a delightful book and a great addition to add to my library.

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