Understanding the Difficult Passages in the Bible

Understanding the Difficult Passages in the Bible

Author: Dr. Roy Blizzard Jr. Ph.D.

Publisher: WestBow Press

Published: 2019-08-19

Total Pages: 109

ISBN-13: 1973667746

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So often we read passages from the Bible, but the beauty and richness of what we are reading is veiled from us because we neither understand the language, the culture, nor the context in which it was written. Dr. Blizzard and other contributors to this book take some of these important passages and shine a light of understanding on them so clearly that anyone reading can understand and enjoy the beauty of the Word of God.


Understanding Difficult Scriptures in a Healing Way

Understanding Difficult Scriptures in a Healing Way

Author: Matthew Linn

Publisher: Paulist Press

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13: 9780809140299

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A resource that helps readers of the Bible to read it, difficult passages included, in ways that enhance their sense of loving connection so that they feel closer to God, themselves, others and their world.


A Hebrew Understanding of the Difficult Passages in the Bible

A Hebrew Understanding of the Difficult Passages in the Bible

Author: Dr. Roy Blizzard Jr. Ph.D.

Publisher: WestBow Press

Published: 2019-08-19

Total Pages: 97

ISBN-13: 1973676397

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So often we read passages from the Bible, but the beauty and richness of what we are reading is veiled from us because we neither understand the language, the culture, nor the context in which it was written. Dr. Blizzard and other contributors to this book take some of these important passages and shine a light of understanding on them so clearly that anyone reading can understand and enjoy the beauty of the Word of God.


Understanding the Difficult Words of Jesus

Understanding the Difficult Words of Jesus

Author: David Bivin

Publisher: Destiny Image Publishers

Published: 1994-10-01

Total Pages: 131

ISBN-13: 0768492084

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Understanding the Difficult Words of Jesus“This book will stir the pot of biblical scholarship for years to come. It will force many to rethink the origin of the Gospels and the Jewishness of Jesus. Some may disagree with Bivin and Blizzard at certain points. No one, however, can ignore the soundness of their conclusion: Jesus is a Hebrew...


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.


The Blue Parakeet, 2nd Edition

The Blue Parakeet, 2nd Edition

Author: Scot McKnight

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 2018-06-05

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 0310538939

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Parakeets make delightful pets. We cage them or clip their wings to keep them where we want them. Scot McKnight contends that many, conservatives and liberals alike, attempt the same thing with the Bible. We all try to tame it. McKnight's The Blue Parakeet calls Christians to stop taming the Bible and to let it speak anew to our heart. McKnight challenges us to rethink how to read the Bible, not just to puzzle it together into some systematic belief but to see it as a Story that we're summoned to enter and to carry forward in our day.


How (Not) to Read the Bible

How (Not) to Read the Bible

Author: Dan Kimball

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 2020-12-01

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 0310113768

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Is Reading the Bible the Fastest Way to Lose Your Faith? For centuries, the Bible was called "the Good Book," a moral and religious text that guides us into a relationship with God and shows us the right way to live. Today, however, some people argue the Bible is outdated and harmful, with many Christians unaware of some of the odd and disturbing things the Bible says. Whether you are a Christian, a doubter, or someone exploring the Bible for the first time, bestselling author Dan Kimball guides you step-by-step in how to make sense of these difficult and disturbing Bible passages. Filled with stories, visual illustrations, and memes reflecting popular cultural objections, How (Not) to Read the Bible is a lifeline for individuals who are confused or discouraged with questions about the Bible. It also works great as a small-group study or sermon series.


Dark Passages of the Bible

Dark Passages of the Bible

Author: Matthew J. Ramage

Publisher: CUA Press

Published: 2013-09-24

Total Pages: 313

ISBN-13: 0813221560

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Following the lead of Pope Benedict XVI, in Dark Passages of the Bible Matthew Ramage weds the historical-critical approach with a theological reading of Scripture based in the patristic-medieval tradition. Whereas these two approaches are often viewed as mutually exclusive or even contradictory, Ramage insists that the two are mutually enriching and necessary for doing justice to the Bible s most challenging texts.


Cross Vision

Cross Vision

Author: Gregory A. Boyd

Publisher: Fortress Press

Published: 2017-08-15

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 1506420745

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Renowned pastor-theologian Gregory A. Boyd tackles the BibleÕs biggest dilemma. Ê The Old Testament God of wrath and violence versus the New Testament God of love and peaceÑitÕs a difference that has troubled Christians since the first century. Now, with the sensitivity of a pastor and the intellect of a theologian, Gregory A. Boyd proposes the Òcruciform hermeneutic,Ó a way to read the Old Testament portraits of God through the lens of JesusÕ crucifixion. Ê In Cross Vision, Boyd follows up on his epic and groundbreaking study, The Crucifixion of the Warrior God. He shows how the death and resurrection of Jesus reframes the troubling violence of the Old Testament, how all of Scripture reveals GodÕs self-sacrificial love, and, most importantly, how we can follow JesusÕ example of peace.


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.