Interpreting Scripture: Bible Questions and Answers - Softcover

Unknown Author

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0925675199 ISBN 13: 9780925675194

Publisher: Review and Herald Publishing, 2022

Synopsis

Have you ever wondered why Christian scholars interpret Scripture in so many different ways? Did the Lord really harden Pharaoh’s heart? What does “the smoke of their torment ascends forever and ever” mean? And what is the sin against the Holy Spirit? These and more than one hundred other questions concerning the Bible and its teachings are answered in this volume.

The forty-nine authors who contributed to this volume are all highly qualified Seventh-day Adventist scholars who share the conviction that the Bible is God’s inspired and authoritative Word. Coming from many countries and cultures, they share a common commitment to Christ and His church. Although each article is signed, they have been reviewed and revised by the members of the Biblical Research Institute Committee, a group of about forty scholars and administrators from around the world. Hence, no part of this volume is the work of a single author. The individual chapters and the book, as a whole, profited from this cooperative approach.

"This volume is written for church members who, at times,
struggle with some biblical texts and who would appreciate
some assistance. But it also will be useful to pastors and
Bible teachers in their respective ministries. We anticipate that
it will become a point of reference for any person interested in
understanding some of the difficult biblical passages. The
answers given are clear and based on Scripture. Whenever
possible, historical, archaeological, and religious backgrounds
are noted as the writer carefully and perceptively works on
the answers to a question. We hope that the answers will
stimulate the readers’ interest, leading them to seek a deeper
understanding of the particular issue addressed in it. In some
cases, the readers may disagree with the answer provided; that
is fine. The Bible is too deep to be totally fathomed by anyone
or by any group of theologians. What really matters is to spend
time praying and studying it as we wait for the return of our
Lord."

Ángel Manuel Rodríguez
Former Director
Biblical Research Institute

Edition details

• Publisher: Review and Herald Publishing
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0925675199
• ISBN 13: 9780925675194
• Binding: Paperback