Making Sense of the Bible: Rediscovering the Power of Scripture Today

I love the Bible … and I wrestle with it. There are portions, if I’m honest, that I have questions about. There are statements on its pages that I don’t believe capture the character and will of God. I’m guessing, if you’re honest, you have questions too. We’re not alone. As a pastor I regularly hear from people who are perplexed, confused, or disturbed by something they’ve read in the Bible… . This book is an attempt to honestly wrestle with the difficult questions often raised by thoughtful Christians and non-Christians concerning things taught in the Bible. -from the Introduction

In Making Sense of the Bible, Adam Hamilton invites us into an honest conversation about the Bible. The book begins with foundational questions such as, how and when was the Bible written Who decided which books made it into the scriptures and why How literally must we read it And, Is the Bible ever wrong From there, Hamilton considers the real questions people frequently ask that continue to divide Christians and denominations alike, including:

Were Adam and Eve real people Why is God so violent in the Old Testament Why would Paul command women to keep silent in the church
Is Jesus the only way to salvation How does God view homosexual people Is the Book of Revelation a guide to the End Times

In approachable and inviting language, Hamilton addresses these often misunderstood biblical themes leading readers to a deeper appreciation of the Bible so that we might hear God speak through it and find its words to be life-changing and life-giving.