Today's readers are curious about the Bible. They devour books that promise to "decode" the Bible or unveil the secrets of ancient archaeology. Yet most people still feel the Bible is obscure. Swords & Whetstones helps to dispel the mystery by giving you practical tools to explore Scripture for yourself. It explains how to apply the Bible in everyday life. It shows how to use the insights of Scripture to meet your daily challenges.Designed for a college-level Bible course, yet written on a ninth-grade level, Swords & Whetstones features step-by-step instructions which teach three essential methods of Bible study; annotated bibliographies comparing more than 200 Bible reference tool; charts demonstrating the advantages of the newest Bible versions; and a topical index.