Bible Problems

In times of questioning and despair, people often quote the Bible to provide answers. Surprisingly, though, the Bible does not have one answer but many "answers" that often contradict one another.

Satan's transformation from opaque functionary to chief antagonist is one of the most striking features of the development of Jewish theology in the Second Temple Period and beyond. Once no more than an "accuser" testing members of the human community, Satan, along with his demons, is presented by Jewish apocalyptic texts and the New Testament as a main source of evil in the world. In Satan and the Problem of Evil, noted scholar Archie Wright explores this dynamic in both its historical and theological trajectories.

In Inspired Imperfection, Gregory A. Boyd adds another counterintuitive and provocative thesis to his corpus. While conservative scholars and pastors have struggled for years to show that the Bible is without errors, Boyd considers this a fool's errand. Instead, he says, we should embrace the mistakes and contradictions in Scripture, for they show that God chose to use fallible humans to communicate timeless truths.

"Have you considered My servant Job?" Those are the words spoken by the Lord to the Accuser. They were spoken with Divine confidence. God knew the character of Job, and knew that he would not forsake his Maker, even in the midst of unimaginable persecution. From a study of Job's inspired book, the Bible student can learn about evil and suffering, about the character of godly people, about the futility of human reasoning, and about the blessed assurance we can have in the midst of trials. God is not dead, nor does He sleep: Wrong shall fail. Right shall prevail. The Lord is in control. Trust...

Everyone has problems. But throughout more than 45 years of studying God’s Word, Joyce Meyer has learned how to find the answer for every problem you face in the Bible–and she wants to share it with you. In Overcoming Every Problem, Joyce helps you gain the ultimate wisdom you need when challenges arise. No matter how big or how deep the pain of your situation, you’ll be encouraged and inspired to trust God for better days ahead.

How can an evangelical view of Scripture be reconciled with modern biblical scholarship? In this book Peter Enns, an expert in biblical interpretation, addresses Old Testament phenomena that challenge traditional evangelical perspectives on Scripture. He then suggests a way forward, proposing an incarnational model of biblical inspiration that takes seriously both the divine and the human aspects of Scripture.

There is hope! You can overcome depression and anxiety. Do you suffer from depression or anxiety? In this concise, easy-to-listen-to audiobook, youll discover a wealth of information that will help you break free! Dr. Colbert has taken the confusion away from depression and anxiety and made them simple and easy to understand.

Violence in the Old Testament has long been a stumbling block for Christians and skeptics alike. God Is a Man of War offers a fresh interpretation of Old Testament accounts of violence, by exploring them through the twofold lens of Orthodox tradition and historical context. Father Stephen De Young examines what these difficult passages reveal about the nature of Christ and His creation, bearing witness to a world filled not only with pain and suffering - often of human making - but also with the love of God.

Sometimes the big and small decisions in life seem overwhelming. How do you know what choices to make about your career, kids, and relationships? Even when you make good decisions, how do you avoid temptation along the way?

In this book, Stormie Omartian shows women how to pray through life's most difficult times. Features Joni Eareckson Tada, Catherine Hart Weber, Linda Mintle, and others.

Do you ever sense that there's far more to prayer, and to God's vision for your life, than what you're experiencing? It's time you learned from the legend of Honi the Circle Maker - a man bold enough to draw a circle in the sand and not budge from inside it until God answered his prayers for his people. What impossibly big dream is God calling you to draw a prayer circle around? In this powerful booklet, excerpted from The Circle Maker, Batterson helps you uncover your heart's deepest desires and God-given dreams and unleash them through the kind of audacious prayer that God delights to answer.

A series of powerful teachings from a Messianic Jewish Perspectives that will open the readers eyes to the prophetic imagery and blessings hidden within the Biblical texts.

12 Questions God Asks Us In The Bible: Journaling Through Your Present, Problems, and Possibilities Life can be full of difficult questions, many of which seem to have no clear answer. Ever wondered why we are confronted with unsolvable challenges? Or who is posing these questions to us in the first place? Twelve Questions God Asks Us In The Bible is a Christian journal packed full of some of the most important questions we will face in life. Written by a counselor and prior pastor, this journal can be used as a devotional or simply as a guide to sorting through some of the challenges God ...

Paul's two inspired letters to the church at Corinth are explored in this commentary, which studies the text in detail, on a verse-by-verse basis. Both beginners and well-studied readers of the Word of God can find value in this helpful companion to two of the Apostle's great inspired works.

Do you want to supercharge your decision-making skills and stop sabotaging yourself? Want to uncover the mental frameworks used by the world’s billionaires? Then this book is for you. Delving into the fundamentals behind the subconscious mindsets and attitudes which shape us, this comprehensive guide provides a roadmap to understanding our deepest thoughts and attitudes, and re-shaping them to prime us for success.

In this audiobook, we will critically explain and examine the notion of sola scriptura (the Bible alone). We will show how the historical record shows that The Bible is a part of the greater Apostolic Tradition. We will show how this Apostolic Tradition was first preached and then later put into writing. We will also show how many other biblical writings such as 1 Clement, the Didache, the writings of Polycarp, Justin Martyr, Irenaeus, and many others were also deemed as authoritative as the current books of the Bible.

Time for another wedding! Lexi and Max are finally getting married! Delaney's twins are due any moment! And Sophie and Zach are as strong as ever. It seems like everything is great in Charles Town. Until Michael's birth mother shows up demanding custody. Melody and Reid have to navigate through the complicated legal system to ensure they get to keep their son. Thank goodness Casey is the best lawyer in town. Still, it's difficult to argue with a mother who wants to see her child. Can they win? And... who will get engaged next? Charles Town Brides is a sweet, Christian romance series based ...

What is a Christian husband's role in marriage? This short book provides practical answers to the above question. It’s so clear today that the devil has increased his operation against marriages, especially Christian marriages. The rate of divorce, even among Christians, is a great pointer to this unfortunate fact.