The Bible Confronts the Bible
A More Wonderful Image of God Emerges
A book for those troubled by parts of the Bible that:
• Show a vengeful vindictive God
• Appear to be in conflict with other scripture
• Portray God not only as a God of war but ordering genocide
• Describe Biblical leaders practicing ethnic cleansing
• Picture God punishing the descendents of sinners for generations
• Describe a God who favors some ethnic groups while rejecting others
As Jesus was discerning God’s will and call for his life, he embraced parts of the Hebrew Scriptures. They were an invaluable resource for him as he struggled to be faithful to his call and relationship with God. However, there were other parts of Hebrew Scripture that Jesus not only rejected but confronted. Having an awareness of which scriptures Jesus chose and which he confronted is extremely valuable in comprehending the Bible and determining what God requires of us. This knowledge is critical as we discern and choose our own spiritual paths. The Bible Confronts the Bible is one of the few resources addressing this significant faith issue.