Hard Questions, Holy God: Understanding Some Of The Bible’s Most Difficult Passages

Hard Questions, Holy God
Why Does the Bible Say That?

How can a loving God command the destruction of entire nations? Does the Bible endorse slavery? Why did God institute the death penalty? These are some of the hardest questions skeptics ask—and some of the questions many Christians quietly wonder about themselves.

In Hard Questions, Holy God, Bible teacher James H. Boyd tackles these controversial topics with honesty, biblical scholarship, and a deep confidence in God’s character. Rather than avoiding difficult passages or offering shallow answers, this concise guide provides practical principles for understanding Scripture in its historical, cultural, and theological context.

Inside you’ll discover:

• A simple framework for interpreting difficult Bible passages.

• What the Bible really teaches about slavery in the ancient world.

• Why the conquest of Canaan was not arbitrary genocide.

• The biblical purpose behind capital punishment.

• How God’s justice and God’s love work together throughout Scripture.

• Practical responses to common objections raised by skeptics.

Whether you’re a Christian wrestling with difficult passages, a skeptic seeking thoughtful answers, or a believer wanting to better defend your faith, Hard Questions, Holy God will equip you to approach Scripture with greater confidence instead of greater confusion.

God is not afraid of your questions, and neither should you be.