Teaching the Hard Parts of Scripture

Wars. Genocide. Eternal punishment. Divorce. Sexuality. The Bible is full of difficult passages, and too often they get skipped over in favor of less controversial topics. When churches aren't addressing these kinds of questions, they leave people to turn elsewhere for answers, and settle for an incomplete view of God and the Bible. This 18-page download will help you and anyone who teaches or preaches at your church prepare to address the most difficult passages and topics in the Bible in ways that point people toward the fullness of God and his Word. Table of Contents: Preaching Hard Truth in an Age of Grace Difficult passages help us understand the true nature of grace. Lee Eclov You Had to Bring It Up How to preach controversial topics without picking a fight. Stuart Briscoe Teach the Bloody Bible Why teaching the strange and disturbing stories in Scripture is essential to outreach and spiritual growth. interview with Joshua Ryan Butler and Dan Kimball Hot Theology Ignoring the reality of hell makes one of Jesus’ frequent teachings a mere metaphor. Dan Kimball Tips for Teaching on Taboo Topics Helpful principles for approaching societal landmines well. Chuck Bomar Call in a Team When the topics get tough, don't be afraid to ask for help. Mike Woodruff