How (Not) to Read the Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video: Making Sense of the Anti-women, Anti-science, Pro-violence, Pro-slavery and Other Crazy Sounding Parts of Scripture
Publisher: HarperChristian Resources; Study Guide edition (January 11, 2022)
Language: English
Paperback: 144 pages
ISBN-10: 0310148618
ISBN-13: 978-0310148616
Item Weight: 2.31 pounds
Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.43 x 8.36 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #246,453 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #479 in Evangelism #724 in Christian Apologetics (Books) #736 in Christian Discipleship (Books)
Customer Reviews: 4.4 out of 5 stars 63Reviews
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What people are saying about How (Not) to Read the Bible:
“A thoughtful guide for reading the problematic parts of the Bible. If you’re struggling to make moral sense of the Bible, or know someone who is, this is for you!”
—TIM MACKIE, The Bible Project
“Full of theological wisdom and pastoral care for honest Bible readers who have genuine and difficult questions about the Bible.”
—SCOT McKNIGHT, Professor of New Testament, Northern Seminary
“Dan helps make sense of the more bizarre parts of the Bible and demonstrates why we can have confidence that it is trustworthy and God inspired.”
—DAVID CROWDER, Grammy-nominated artist, musician, and author
“Dan Kimball shows ways to help understand the difficult parts of Scripture while being faithful to its historical and beautiful truths. Insightful, powerful, and practical, you’ll love this!”
Filled with stories, illustrations, and memes reflecting popular cultural objections, How (Not) to Read the Bible is a book for individuals who are confused or discouraged with questions about the Bible.
This Study Guide includes: Individual access to 6 streaming video sessions, discussion and reflection questions with video notes, personal study between sessions, and leader’s guide.
Is Reading the Bible the Fastest Way to Lose Your Faith?
Difficult questions arise when we read the Bible. Is God pro violence? Does God endorse slavery? Should we all be vegetarians? Are tattoos sinful? Why does the Bible feel so anti-women and anti-science? Questions like these have caused many to walk away from faith - likely you or someone you are close to.
We need to address these issues that come up about the Bible. In a casual and non-threatening way, bestselling author and pastor Dan Kimball explores these objections and more. The good news is that there are reasonable responses to these good and understandable questions.
If church has burned you, bored you, or simply never been of interest, come take a deeper look at Jesus—and find out why the Bible might just be more beautiful than you can imagine. The How (Not) to Read the Bible video series is a lifeline for individuals or groups who are confused or discouraged with questions about the Bible.