Hard Questions, Holy God

Understanding Some of the Bible's Most Difficult Passages

Can a loving God command the conquest of Canaan? Does the Bible really support slavery? Why did God establish the death penalty under the Old Testament?

These are some of the most common—and challenging—questions raised by skeptics and sincere believers alike. Too often, difficult Bible passages are quoted without historical context or understanding of God's unfolding plan of redemption.

In Hard Questions, Holy God, Bible teacher James H. Boyd carefully examines some of Scripture's most controversial passages through the lens of God's character as revealed in Jesus Christ. Rather than avoiding difficult questions, this study guide approaches them honestly, thoughtfully, and biblically.

Inside you'll discover:

• A practical framework for interpreting difficult Bible passages
• Why God's character is the key to understanding Scripture
• What the Bible actually teaches about slavery
• Whether the conquest of Canaan was "genocide"
• Why God established capital punishment under the Mosaic Law
• How justice and mercy come together at the cross

Written for pastors, Bible study groups, students, and thoughtful Christians, this guide combines biblical scholarship with accessible teaching to help readers engage confidently with some of the Bible's toughest questions.

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Approximately 40 pages