Today's Handbook for Solving Bible Difficulties

Today's Handbook for Solving Bible Difficulties

Author: David E. O'Brien

Publisher:

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 502

ISBN-13: 9780871238146

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For the Person Whose Study of Scripture is a Lifelong CommitmentFor the one without formal training in biblical studies, resolving questions and difficulties that arise while reading Scripture can be a discouraging task. Without a background in the culture, language, and history of the Bible, the lay Bible student is often left to grasp for answers or trust what someone else has said or written as the correct interpretation of a particular problem.Today's Handbook for Solving Bible Difficulties offers a refreshing solution. While offering suggested answers to specific difficulties, it goes a step beyond the usual approach and teaches readers reliable interpretive tools to use in their own reading of the Bible. Author David O'Brien encourages readers to more in-depth personal Bible study and shows them how to do it. In a very readable style, the book divides Bible difficulties into categories to help Bible students understand problems with:Apparent biblical contradictions in certain passagesLanguage, translation, and figures of speechHistory, criticism, and transmission of the biblical textCultural differencesCreation, Genesis -, and prophecyEthics and lifestyle issuesControversial doctrinal issues


Encyclopedia of Bible Difficulties

Encyclopedia of Bible Difficulties

Author: Gleason Leonard Archer

Publisher: Zondervan Publishing Company

Published: 1982

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780310435709

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This encyclopedia is intended for everyone, from scholars and students to laypersons--for all who are troubled by apparent contradictions in the Bible. It argues for the unity and the integrity of the Bible and should convince the skeptic and reassure the person who may be confused by the seeming discrepancies in Scripture.


The Big Book of Bible Difficulties

The Big Book of Bible Difficulties

Author: Norman L. Geisler

Publisher:

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 615

ISBN-13: 9780739498484

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This comprehensive volume offers readers clear and concise answers to every major Bible difficulty from Genesis to Revelation, staunchly defending the authority and inspiration of Scripture. Written in a problem/solution format, the book covers over 800 questions that critics and doubters raise about the Bible. Three extensive indices--topical, Scripture, and unorthodox doctrines--offer quick and easy access to specific areas of interest. Multipurpose in scope and user-friendly in format, The Big Book of Bible Difficulties offers the resources of five books in one: a critical commentary on the whole Bible an apologetics text a Bible difficulties reference a theology manual treating important doctrines a handbook on verses misused by cults. - Publisher.


When Skeptics Ask

When Skeptics Ask

Author: Norman L. Geisler

Publisher: Baker Books

Published: 2013-03-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780801014987

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When skeptics ask tough questions, believers can turn to this helpful, user-friendly guide for thoughtful, up-to-date answers. Readers will also learn to identify and respond to the misuse of Scripture by nonbelievers and help detractors see the fullness, beauty, and truth of Christianity.


Bible Difficulties and Seeming Contradictions

Bible Difficulties and Seeming Contradictions

Author: William Arndt

Publisher: Concordia Publishing House

Published: 1987-06-01

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 9780758618467

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William Arndt, a noted educator and theologian, helps to clarify the chief difficulties and apparent contradictions that are encountered by most people while they read the Bible. The most frequently-cited "discrepencies" in the Bible are examined in great detail.


Hard Sayings

Hard Sayings

Author: Trent Horn

Publisher: Catholic Answers Press

Published: 2016-05-01

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781941663745

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Have you ever read something in the Bible and just scratched your head, or been challenged by a skeptic to explain a seemingly scandalous verse? Trent Horn can help. In Hard Sayings, Trent looks at dozens of the most confounding passages in Scripture and offers clear, reasonable, and Catholic keys to unlocking their true meaning.


The Bible Handbook of Difficult Verses

The Bible Handbook of Difficult Verses

Author: Josh McDowell

Publisher: Harvest House Publishers

Published: 2013-04-01

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 0736949445

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Josh and Sean McDowell, masters of practical Christian apologetics, team up in this trustworthy resource that helps readers understand and gain assurance about difficult Bible verses and passages. The McDowells’ way of boiling down topics and explaining them clearly helps dispel questions that can confuse people about Christianity or frustrate them in their spiritual growth. Readers will appreciate features such as a simple, easy-to-access format straightforward explanations in nontheological language a summary of key principles of interpretation to help them learn and grow This is a resource readers will turn to for help in everyday life—one that will help them gain confidence in all of Scripture. Excellent for individuals, churches, and church leaders, as well as personal and pastoral libraries.


Hard Sayings of the Bible

Hard Sayings of the Bible

Author: Walter C. Kaiser, Jr.

Publisher: InterVarsity Press

Published: 2010-05-11

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 0830815406

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Now in paperback, Hard Sayings of the Bible has explanations for over five hundred of the most troubling verses to test the minds and hearts of Bible readers. Verse by verse, four distinguished Bible scholars take you behind the scenes to find succinct solutions to the most difficult verses in Scripture.


Commonly Misunderstood Bible Verses

Commonly Misunderstood Bible Verses

Author: Ron Rhodes

Publisher: Harvest House Publishers

Published: 2008-08-01

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 0736931341

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The instruction and wonder of the Bible can be clouded when readers are uncertain about the meaning of some verses. Bible scholar and popular author Ron Rhodes (more than 1 million copies in combined sales) draws on his many years of studying and teaching Scripture to empower readers with knowledge, background, and truth. With clear and helpful explanations, Rhodes: identifies the most troublesome verses reveals important principles to help interpret them addresses the stumbling blocks from Genesis to Revelation helps readers become familiar with God's message clarifies the different literary genres of the Bible Whether read to satisfy curiosity, pursue deeper Bible study, or prepare for discussions with non-believers, this practical resource will open up the promises and meaning of God's Word and gives readers confidence in all of Scripture.