A few years ago, pastor and author Dan Kimball distributed 3 x 5 index cards to hundreds of 20-somethings and asked them to write down their most pressing questions about the Christian faith. The questions they gave shocked him. Not one asked about the Resurrection or for philosophical proofs of God’s existence. Instead, they asked questions like, “Isn’t the Bible sexist?” “Does the Bible condone slavery?” “How could God command genocide in Scripture?”
Such questions represent a shift from the skepticism of a generation ago. While past skeptics tended to focus on where Christianity is true, this generation is questioning whether the faith is good.
We need to be ready to address these concerns, and part of that involves Teaching the Hard Parts of Scripture. This resource will equip you to navigate thorny passages with wisdom and skill and show you how even the most “problematic” parts of Scripture can help us understand the true nature of grace. Also, check out our guide to Answering Tough Questions. These articles will prepare you to field the difficult queries a new generation is asking.
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Teaching the Hard Parts of Scripture The Bible is full of difficult passages, and too often they get skipped over in favor of less controversial topics. When churches aren't addressing these kinds of questions, they leave people to turn elsewhere for answers, and settle for an incomplete view of God and the Bible. This download will help you and anyone who teaches or preaches at your church prepare to address the most difficult passages and topics in the Bible in ways that point people toward the fullness of God and his Word. Stuart Briscoe, Dan Kimball, Joshua Ryan Butler, and more Read More
Answering Tough Questions This tool is designed to help equip anyone who needs to speak into a difficult situation—for those times when life seems unfair, or when God's good plan is difficult to discern. You may use it either for a training session or to give individually to key people involved in reaching out to others during hard times. Simply print the handouts needed and use them as necessary. Mark Buchanan, Miroslav Volf, Rod J. K. Julius, and more Read More
When the Budget Is Tight Take control of your church's finances so they don't take control of you. Gary Fenton, C. Neil Strait, James Stobaugh, and more Read More
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