Read one book of the Bible in depth using both volumes one and two of Balancing the Sword or the whole Bible over a year using the two volumes separately. Develop a comprehensive, working knowledge of each book of the Bible with this question and answer workbook. All questions are objective and can be answered from the text, as well as cross-referenced with space for notes. Read the selected chapter, try to answer the questions without assistance, then read a second time and answer the questions you missed. Annual studies may be used for years of reflection or short studies many be used every day. KJV often used. YHWY is used for the name of God in the Old Testament. Both volumes contain 589 pages each, hardcover. May be used as an entire family, from younger grades through adult studies.

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BALANCING THE SWORD VOL 1
BALANCING THE SWORD VOL 2

I visited my sweet old Italian aunt years ago, just after she became a Christian. Over tea, we discussed the wonderful things she was learning from her Bible. My uncle Nick, irritated at this, said, “Gracie, you reada duh Bible a wunsa, now forget it!” Well, here is a course designed so we won’t “forget it”!

Right on the cover it states, “You must know what the Bible says before you can know what it means.” That’s the main focus of Balancing the Sword. These two beautifully bound volumes can take you and your family on an incredible journey through the entire Bible, gleaning deeper wisdom and inspiration directly from the pages of Scripture. Every lesson begins with a Bible reading, followed by a series of carefully crafted questions designed to test your comprehension and draw attention to vital details you may otherwise overlook. Virtually all the major points of each chapter and book are highlighted through these revealing questions, so retention is vastly improved! In addition, both volumes include thousands of cross-references, detailed antique illustrations, maps, tables, and an answer key. Ample room is provided to write in answers, as well as journal your discoveries along the way. I particularly enjoyed the many hundreds of inspiring quotes from great thinkers such as Washington, Webster, Spurgeon, and Moody on the importance of Scripture reading. The program is big but never overwhelming because the bonus CD offers a Bible Reading Planner so you

can create a plan that best suits your family’s or student’s schedule.

Though ideal for devotional study, Balancing the Sword is challenging enough to be used as part of your homeschool Bible curriculum or group study. It has already met with great success as a 12-credit-hour lecture course at a major university!

Balancing the Sword is one of the best spiritual armor-building tools I have seen in a long time. Learn to love God more and live right, by the Book! Hardcovers.

—Dean

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Author: Allen B. Wolfe
Located in: Tampa, FL
Submitted: November 01, 2007

    Tell us a little about yourself.  I live in Tampa, Florida. I was raised by godly parents, but was drawn away by the allures of the world. But, praise be to God, for the Spirit turned my pleasure into misery and convicted me with a holy calling. By God’s amazing grace, my appetite for “the knowledge of the holy” felt insatiable. But, “he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow” (Ecc. 1:18). As I gazed “into the perfect law of liberty” (James 1:25), my eyes were further opened to my flawed estate and the desperate condition of the Church and this world. Now, I want to help as an ambassador to bring reconciliation.

    What was your motivation behind this project?  I perceived that the Church (as a network of many denominations) has drifted far from our biblical roots. Human traditions have distracted us; hollow ceremonies have dulled our minds; bureaucracy has weighed us down; unbelief has stolen our power; sin has undermined our reputation with hypocrisy; and, laziness has lulled us to sleep. Let’s face it! We’ve lost many from Generation X. And now, Generation Y is predominately disconnected. When I began BTS, I longed to see change. I still look for radical change. But, how will revival come? Power comes from the Holy Spirit working through the Holy Word of God. We must condemn our biblical literacy and make transformation our goal. “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God” (Romans 12:2). If the average Christian will get back into the Bible with a tender conscience, change will come. If parents will resume their role in the daily discipleship of their children, hope is justified.

    What do you hope folks will gain from this project?  It’s my prayer that each person or family using Balancing the Sword will develop a comprehensive working knowledge of each biblical book. I also hope that your newly accumulated knowledge of the Holy One will lead to dynamic transformation so that you may better reflect the purity and wisdom of Christ.

    How were you personally impacted by working on this project?  It took about 11 years to write Balancing the Sword. The work was done in layers. Each year of study brought new conviction. Accumulating the cross references unquestionably shed the greatest light upon my own understanding. I’ve been also deeply stirred by the many quotations that I gathered about the Bible’s greatness from more than two hundred famous historical figures.

    Who are your influences, sources of inspiration or favorite authors / artists?  St. Augustine, Martin Luther, Matthew Henry, Charles H. Spurgeon, and many other colossal figures have blessed my life immensely.

    Anything else you'd like readers / listeners to know:  Greetings dear ChristianBook.com customer, Thank you for your interest in the Balancing the Sword study package. The Bible is composed of 66 inspired books, 1,189 chapters, over 30,000 words, numerous subsections, and several writing styles. Over 40 men, guided by the Holy Spirit, contributed to this full address of every topic of godliness. The Scripture’s complexity comes as no surprise after also considering that the Divine Canon spanned many generations spread over much of the world. Yet, we and our children must learn the Sacred Text if our generation and the generations to come will have a vibrant and successful Christianity. The Word is an essential tool of every person who wishes to known and pursue God. Balancing the Sword was designed to give you a comprehensive working knowledge of the entire Bible. More than 7,000 questions with more than 12,000 parts provide an engaging format. If you’re looking for an engaging study aid that directs your attention back to the Scripture, then the Balancing the Sword package may be perfect for you. Almost 54,000 cross references are included to permit you to use scripture to understand scripture. Balancing the Sword leaves the interpretation to the Holy Spirit, you, and your spiritual leader. If you want to have structured but flexible studies alone or with your family but lack time to develop materials each day, then you will likely be as thrilled as other ChristianBook.com customers who have purchased Balancing the Sword. May the Lord bless your growth in astonishing ways. Your fellow servant, Allen B. Wolfe

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