THE BIBLE: ERRORS! MISTAKES! INCONSISTENCIES! CONTRADICTIONS! Critics claim that the Bible is filled with so-called errors, mistakes, inconsistencies, and contradictions. Some even speak of thousands of errors. The truth is there is not even one demonstrated error in the original text of the Bible. Of course, we would never say that there are no difficulties in our Bibles. The Bible is loaded with thousands of difficult, challenging passages, many of which become obstacles in the development of our faith. These difficulties arise from differences in culture, language, religious and political organizations, not to mention between 2,000 to 3,500 years of separation between the Bible author and the modern-day reader. Calling attention to these difficulties and sifting out the misconceptions, Andrews defends the full or absolute inerrancy of Scripture. He clarifies the so-called errors or mistakes and what might seem like apparent contradictions. He arms the Christian with what they need to defend their faith in the Bible. Honestly, whenever Christians find difficulty in the Bible, acknowledge it. Do not try to obscure it. Do not try to dodge it. The best way to deal with Bible critics and the Bible Difficulties is to understand all the ways that Bible Difficulties can come about. And then have dozens of Bible difficulties answered as examples. Herein is the defense of God's Word that Christians have been waiting for.

The Bible is loaded with thousands of difficult, challenging passages, many of which become obstacles in the development of our faith. These difficulties arise out of differences in culture, language, religious and political organizations, not to mention between 2,000 to 3,500 years of separation between the Bible author and the modern day reader. Calling attention to these difficulties and sifting out the misconceptions, Andrews defends the full inerrancy of the Bible, clarifies the so-called errors and what might seem like apparent contradictions. He arms the Christian with what he or she needs to defend their faith in the Bible. OVERCOMING BIBLE DIFFICULTIES will help its readers Be prepared to make a defense (1 Peter 3:15)Reasoned from the Scriptures, explaining and proving (Acts 17:3)Contend for the faith (Jude 1:3)Help those who doubt (Jude 1:22-23)Speak Boldly in the Name of Jesus [Acts 9:27-28] OVERCOMING BIBLE DIFFICULTIES will also offer ten chapters on how to effectively evangelize those within their communities, be it neighbors, friends, family, or coworkers. These evangelism chapters will enable its readers to defend their faith and the Word of God, to reason from the Scriptures, explaining and proving, overturning false reasoning, while instructing in sound doctrine.

Informed Answers to Your Most Troublesome Questions about the Bible. What do you make of the difficult areas in the Bible—those puzzling passages that make you stop and scratch your head? The seeming inconsistencies or moments that make you uncomfortable? Did God approve of Rahab's lie? Why are many of the Old Testament quotes in the New Testament not word-for-word? Does the Bible class abortion with murder? Where did Adam and Eve's sons get their wives? Does 1 Corinthians authorize divorce for desertion? The seeming incongruities of Scripture actually have sound explanations. But unless you're a Bible scholar, you probably don't know about them. The New International Encyclopedia of Bible Difficulties gives you informed answers to your most troublesome questions. Many explanations include an eye-opening look at linguistic, cultural, numerical, relational, and other considerations of which most Bible readers are unaware. Referencing both the New International Version (NIV) and the New American Standard Bible (NASB), this handbook makes scholarly insights accessible to everyone. Whether you're a student, pastor, everyday Bible-lover, or even a skeptic, the New International Encyclopedia of Bible Difficulties will show you why the Bible is believable and dependable, with a message you can live by. —ZONDERVAN'S UNDERSTAND THE BIBLE REFERENCE SERIES— This four-volume series supplies users of today's most popular modern Bible translation, and New International Version, with scholarly, economical, and uncompromisingly evangelical study tools. It includes: New International Bible Commentary New International Encyclopedia of Bible Words New International Encyclopedia of Bible Difficulties New International Encyclopedia of Bible Characters

Reprint of the original, first published in 1877.

In his book Dealing with Bible Problems, Dr. Boice argues for the historical and scientific truthfulness of Scripture by selecting a few of the best-known and most representative attacks and demonstrating that the alleged difficulty presents no insoluble problem when it is dealt with by an appropriate and reasonable methodology.

Is the Bible truly without error? Can a book written over 1,600 years by more than 40 different authors remain perfectly consistent and reliable? These questions have been asked by skeptics and believers alike for centuries. Difficulties in the Bible: Alleged Errors and Contradictions takes a bold and thorough approach to examining the most frequently cited challenges against the Bible’s accuracy and divine inspiration. In this compelling work, each alleged contradiction and error is carefully analyzed using the Historical-Grammatical method of interpretation, a trusted approach that seeks to uncover the original meaning intended by the biblical authors. With a commitment to truth and a reverence for the Word of God, this book provides clear, well-reasoned explanations that address the toughest questions about the Scriptures. Whether you are a believer seeking to strengthen your faith, a student of the Bible desiring deeper understanding, or a skeptic exploring the validity of Scripture, Difficulties in the Bible will equip you with the knowledge and insights to confidently engage with the Bible’s most challenging passages. Discover how these supposed difficulties often reveal the richness and complexity of God’s Word, ultimately affirming its unity, coherence, and divine inspiration. Explore the depths of the Bible with this indispensable resource that both defends the integrity of Scripture and invites readers into a deeper relationship with the God who inspired it.