Unleashing the Word of God: How the Chronological Story of the First Century Unlocks the New Testament

By Gene Edwards

Book Overview

For nearly 1,800 years, Christians have read the New Testament in an order that obscures its story. According to Gene Edwards, the traditional arrangement of Paul's letters-organized by length rather than chronology-has made it nearly impossible to see the unfolding drama of the first century.

Unleashing the Word of God challenges readers to rediscover Scripture by placing Paul's letters in the order they were written and restoring their historical context. When viewed this way, the New Testament emerges as a continuous, compelling narrative rather than a fragmented collection of passages.

What You'll Discover

- Why the traditional arrangement of Paul's letters creates confusion

- The chronological order of Paul's writings and how they connect

- The missing years often overlooked in Bible study

- How historical context transforms understanding of the early church

- A clearer view of the first-century Christian movement

Written in an accessible and provocative style, this book invites pastors, students, and everyday believers to rethink how they read the New Testament-and to encounter its message with fresh clarity and continuity.

If you've ever struggled to see the larger story behind the New Testament, this book offers a practical and compelling way forward.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0979751535
• ISBN13: 9780979751530
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Seedsowers
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.4" x 8.3"