TY - BOOK AU - Dever,Mark TI - What does God want of us anyway?: a quick overview of the whole Bible T2 - 9Marks SN - 9781433514159 (hc) AV - BS543 .D48 2010 U1 - 220.61 22 PY - 2010/// CY - Wheaton, Ill. PB - Crossway KW - Bible KW - Theology KW - Criticism, interpretation, etc KW - Introductions KW - Baptists KW - Sermons KW - Sermons, American KW - 21st century N1 - Parts 1 and 2 originally published in The message of the Old Testament : promises made, 2006. Part 3 originally published in The message of the New Testament : promises kept, 2005."--T. p. verso; Includes bibliographical references and indexes; Introduction: The big picture -- pt. 1. The message of the whole Bible. One great story of promises made and promises kept -- A particular history -- A passion for holiness -- A promise of hope -- The promised Redeemer : Christ -- The promised relationship : a new covenant people -- The promised renewal : a new creation -- Conclusion: Believing God's promises -- Questions for reflection on the whole Bible -- pt. 2. The message of the Old Testament : promises made. Is the Old Testament really worth reading? -- A particular history -- A passion for holiness -- A promise of hope -- Questions for reflection on the Old Testament -- pt. 3. The message of the New Testament : promises kept. Where do you set your hopes? -- Christ -- A new covenant people -- A new creation -- Conclusion: The maker and keeper of promises -- Questions for reflection on the New Testament ER -