This book addresses many texts of Scripture that have historically been debated, are particularly difficult to understand, or have generated questions among Evangelical Christians. The chapters originally appeared in the monthly publication, "Truth on Tough Texts," which was launched by the author in August 2005. They reappear here so that they might reach a wider audience. Just a few of the dozens of topics addressed in this anthology include: Was Matthias God’s choice to replace Judas (Acts 1:15–26)? What is the identity of those “sons of God” referred to in Genesis 6? Are the “angels” of the seven churches real angels or pastors (Rev. 1:20)? Is there a so-called call to ministry (Eph. 4:11; 1 Tim. 3:1)? Is “deaconess” a valid church office (1 Tim. 3:11)? What is the “sealing” of the Holy Spirit (Eph. 1:13–14)? Is “regeneration” absent from the Old Testament, being a New Testament doctrine only (Isa. 57:15; Eph. 2:1)? What do other terms that appear in Scripture mean, such as: “fall away” (Heb. 6:4–6), “old man” (Rom. 6:6), and “new creature” (2 Cor. 5:17)?
Paperback, 598 pages.
ISBN- 9780615623054