Download or read book MISREPRESENTING JESUS written by Edward D. Andrews and published by Christian Publishing House. This book was released on 2019-10-02 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In "Misrepresenting Jesus," the author thoroughly examines and refutes the arguments presented by Bart D. Ehrman in his bestselling book "Misquoting Jesus." Through a comprehensive exploration of New Testament textual criticism, historical context, and the process of biblical interpretation, this book provides a compelling defense of the reliability and authenticity of the Christian Scriptures. "Misrepresenting Jesus" delves deep into the world of scribes, scrolls, and textual transmission, shedding light on the meticulous work of textual critics who endeavor to recover the original wording of the New Testament. The book also addresses the nature of textual corruption and the science behind restoring the original text, offering valuable insights into the methods and challenges of New Testament textual criticism. The author examines various types of errors found in New Testament manuscripts and explores the complex history of textual variants and their impact on the biblical text. Additionally, "Misrepresenting Jesus" offers practical solutions for understanding and resolving Bible difficulties, reaffirming the trustworthiness of the Scriptures despite apparent contradictions or inaccuracies. This book also takes on Ehrman's controversial claims about the origins and development of the New Testament canon, providing a thorough analysis of the differences between canonical and apocryphal gospels. Furthermore, it addresses the age-old problem of evil and suffering, offering a thoughtful Christian response to these challenging questions. "Misrepresenting Jesus" stands as a comprehensive and rigorous rebuttal to Ehrman's arguments, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the reliability and divine inspiration of the New Testament. With its scholarly approach and clear presentation, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to defend the integrity and authenticity of the Christian faith.

Download or read book Misquoting Jesus written by Bart D. Ehrman and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-10-06 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When world-class biblical scholar Bart Ehrman first began to study the texts of the Bible in their original languages he was startled to discover the multitude of mistakes and intentional alterations that had been made by earlier translators. In Misquoting Jesus, Ehrman tells the story behind the mistakes and changes that ancient scribes made to the New Testament and shows the great impact they had upon the Bible we use today. He frames his account with personal reflections on how his study of the Greek manuscripts made him abandon his once ultraconservative views of the Bible. Since the advent of the printing press and the accurate reproduction of texts, most people have assumed that when they read the New Testament they are reading an exact copy of Jesus's words or Saint Paul's writings. And yet, for almost fifteen hundred years these manuscripts were hand copied by scribes who were deeply influenced by the cultural, theological, and political disputes of their day. Both mistakes and intentional changes abound in the surviving manuscripts, making the original words difficult to reconstruct. For the first time, Ehrman reveals where and why these changes were made and how scholars go about reconstructing the original words of the New Testament as closely as possible. Ehrman makes the provocative case that many of our cherished biblical stories and widely held beliefs concerning the divinity of Jesus, the Trinity, and the divine origins of the Bible itself stem from both intentional and accidental alterations by scribes -- alterations that dramatically affected all subsequent versions of the Bible.

Download or read book Misrepresenting Jesus written by Edward D. Andrews and published by . This book was released on 2016-06-06 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edward Andrews boldly answers the challenges Bart D. Ehrman alleges against the divine inspiration and authority of the Bible. By glimpsing into the life of Bart D. Ehrman and following along his course of academic studies, Andrews helps the reader to understand the biases, assumptions, and shortcomings supporting Ehrman's arguments. Using sound logic, technical exegesis, and conservative interpretation, Andrews helps both churchgoer/Bible students as well as scholars overcome the teachings of biblical errancy that Ehrman propagates. "A sometimes complex area has been made very palatable and enjoyable to read. Dare I say--even quite exciting!"--Online reviewer When it comes to defending the Bible from textual, scientific, and historical criticism, Edward D. Andrews has everything you need to any complaint or argument against the Bible's divine inspiration. MISREPRESENTING JESUS Debunking Bart D. Ehrman's "Misquoting Jesus" is an attempt to look behind the scenes at Ehrman's book, and get a picture of his mindset as he penned it by the way he worded something, or repeatedly worded something, or left something out, and far more. This is not to say that I did not get into his arguments, and debunk them, for that was done as well. By the time you finish this book, you will find that Bart Ehrman in Misquoting Jesus is evangelizing for atheism, and using his misleading words to find new members, by way of doubt, contributing to the unwary Christian's spiritual shipwreck.

Download or read book Misrepresenting Jesus written by Edward D. Andrews and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2011-12-29 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How would you feel if a former friend lied about you? What if he said things that completely misrepresented you and were untrue? What if this slanderer only told people half-truths, holding back certain information that would clear your name? Would you not feel the need to defend and clear your name, as well as defend the truth? Jesus Christ and early Christianity have been lied about, slandered, misrepresented with half-truths by a man, who was formerly a conservative evangelical Christian. Dr. Bart D. Ehrman has painted such a picture as a New York Times Bestselling author of more than 20 books that has stumbled and spiritually shipwrecked innumerable Christians. Ehrman offers his misinformation in his bestselling book, MISQUOTING JESUS: The Story Behind Who Changed the Bible and Why. The Apostle Peter gave every Christian the commission to “always be prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you.” (1 Peter 3:15) Jude wrote to encourage us to contend for the faith (Jude 3), as well as to have mercy on those who doubt, and save others by snatching them from the fire. (Jude 22-23)Do YOU wish that YOU could be better at sharing YOUR faith, defending what YOU know to be true? Do YOU fear those tough Bible questions? Do YOU want to be able to defend God's Word as true, fully inerrant and inspired? Do YOU want to have confidence when YOU are talking to others about the Bible? This newest release by Edward D. Andrews, MISREPRESENTING JESUS Debunking Bart D. Ehrman's Misquoting Jesus, reveals the complete truth about the Bible, especially the New Testament, dealing specifically with the claims of Dr. Ehrman. Andrews' book is readable, empowering and enlightening, as he not only exposes Ehrman, but also offers numerous reasons as to why we can trust the Bible.

Download or read book Misquoting Truth written by Timothy Paul Jones and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2007-05-23 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In clear, concise prose, Timothy Paul Jones takes on Bart Ehrman's misleading conclusions about how we got the New Testament, how the New Testament documents have been transmitted and what kind of diversity existed among early Christians.

Download or read book Church in Hard Places written by Mez McConnell and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2016-01-14 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jesus came to seek and to save the lost, paying particular attention to the downtrodden and the poor. As followers of Jesus, Christians are called to imitate his example and reach out to those who have the least. This book offers biblical guidelines and practical strategies for reaching those on the margins of our society with the gospel of Jesus Christ. The authors—both pastors with years of experience ministering among the poor—set forth helpful “dos” and “don’ts” related to serving in the midst of less-affluent communities. Emphasizing the priority of the gospel as well as the importance of addressing issues of social justice, this volume will help pastors and other church leaders mobilize their people to plant churches and make an impact in “hard places”—in their own communities and around the world.

Download or read book What Love Is This written by Dave Hunt and published by . This book was released on 2007-04-22 with total page 590 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many sincere, Bible-believing Christians are Calvinists only by default. Thinking that the only choice is between Calvinism (with its presumed doctrine of eternal security) and Arminianism (with its teaching that salvation can be lost), and confident of Christ's promise to keep eternally those who believe in Him, they therefore consider themselves to be Calvinists. It takes only a few simple questions to discover that most Christians are largely unaware of what John Calvin and his early followers of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries actually believed and practiced. Nor do they fully understand what most of today's leading Calvinists believe. Although there are disputed variations of the Calvinist doctrine, among its chief proponents (whom we quote extensively in context) there is general agreement on certain core beliefs. Many evangelicals who think they are Calvinists will be surprised to learn of Calvin's belief in salvation through infant baptism and of his grossly un-Christian behavior, at times, as the "Protestant Pope" of Geneva, Switzerland. Most shocking of all, however, is Calvinism's misrepresentation of God, who "is love." It is our prayer that this volume will enable readers to examine more carefully the vital issues involved and to follow God's holy Word­--not man's teachings. "The first edition of this book was greeted by fervent opposition and criticism from Calvinists. In this enlarged and revised edition I have endeavored to respond to the critics." --Dave Hunt

Download or read book Job and the Misrepresentation of God s Character written by Troy J. Edwards and published by Troy Edwards. This book was released on with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many approach the book of Job with a number of presuppositions: God desires to test Job's faithfulness. God is controlling the actions of the devil. That God just might make you the next Job. These presuppositions demonstrate a failure to study the book of Job in the light of the full revelation of Father God found in Jesus Christ. Hence, Job is misused to present God as a capricious deity. In this book we will learn how a proper study of Job shows us that Satan’s plan was to discredit both God and Job. We will learn that God did not instigate Job’s trials, but showed the patriarch compassion by delivering him from the designs of Satan against him.

Download or read book Lost Books of the Bible For Dummies written by Daniel L. Smith-Christopher and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-06-02 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lost Books of the Bible For Dummies is your one-stop guide to once-hidden works that add a new dimension to Biblical teachings. Most people have heard about the discovery of strange ancient religious writings that are not part the Hebrew Bible or the New Testament, such as the Gnostic Gospels. Now, you will find new insights and a fresh perspective on long-lost works that may have once been in the running for Biblical inclusion, but didn't make the final cut. This easy-to-understand guide examines the sometimes weird, provocative, and profoundly moving texts that have been "lost" as well as those hotly debated works that are in some Bibles and not others. You will come away with a clearer understanding of the Judeo-Christian religion and the development of the Biblical canon. You’ll learn about the origins of the Bible, explore early scriptures, and understand why translations affect the meanings of texts. You’ll even learn how the Greek influenced early Biblical writing. Find out how to: Explain what the term “lost books” means Understand the definition of “canon” Take translation differences into consideration Divide early writings into style categories Take another look at scripture with the Dead Sea Scrolls See how the Greeks influenced early scripture Decode apocalyptic visions Complete with a list of ten of the weirdest Jewish lost books, ten of the weirdest Christian lost books, ten sayings of Jesus NOT in the Bible, and ten “lost books that every student of the Bible should read, Lost Books of the Bible For Dummies is your one-stop guide to understanding and reading the Biblical lost books.

Download or read book What Jesus Meant written by Garry Wills and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006-03-02 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Garry Wills brings his signature brand of erudite, unorthodox thinking to his latest book of revelations. . . . A tour de force and a profound show of faith.” (O, the Oprah Magazine) Look out for a new book from Garry Wills, What The Qur'an Meant, coming fall 2017. In what are billed “culture wars,” people on the political right and the political left cite Jesus as endorsing their views. But in this New York Times-bestselling masterpiece, Garry Wills argues that Jesus subscribed to no political program. He was far more radical than that. In a fresh reading of the gospels, Wills explores the meaning of the “reign of heaven” Jesus not only promised for the future but brought with him into this life. It is only by dodges and evasions that people misrepresent what Jesus plainly had to say against power, the wealthy, and religion itself. But Wills is just as critical of those who would make Jesus a mere ethical teacher, ignoring or playing down his divinity. An illuminating analysis for believers and nonbelievers alike, What Jesus Meant is a brilliant addition to our national conversation on religion.

Download or read book God s Intertestamental Silence Then Came Jesus Christ written by Saundra L. Washington D.D. and published by Saundra L Washington. This book was released on 2010-04-07 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part I of this e-book summarizes the state of religion among the Jewish people during the long four hundred year period which elapsed between the time of the prophet Malachi and the beginning of the Christian era. Part II gives the Gospel's presentation of Jesus as the fulfillment of Israel's hopes, their perception of Him and His own claim to be the Messiah.

Download or read book IS THE BIBLE REALLY THE WORD OF GOD written by Edward D. Andrews and published by Christian Publishing House. This book was released on 2017-06-04 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In an era of skepticism and doubt, the authenticity and uniqueness of the Bible and Christianity are frequently questioned. Is the Bible Really the Word of God? Is Christianity the One True Faith? offers a compelling defense of the Christian faith and the reliability of the Scriptures. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the foundations of Christianity and the evidence supporting the Bible as the inspired Word of God. Drawing from a wealth of conservative evangelical scholarship, the author meticulously addresses common objections and misconceptions. The book begins with an exploration of why the Bible deserves serious consideration, followed by a thorough examination of the evidence for its truthfulness. Readers will be taken on a journey through archaeological discoveries, the historical reliability of the Old and New Testaments, and the miraculous events recorded in Scripture. The book also tackles challenging questions about alleged mistakes, errors, and contradictions in the Bible, providing clear and reasoned explanations. Scientific perspectives are addressed, demonstrating how modern discoveries align with biblical accounts. Prophecies and their fulfillment are analyzed, underscoring the divine nature of the Bible's message. In addition to defending the Scriptures, the book delves into the relevance of the Bible in contemporary life, showcasing its practical wisdom and timeless guidance. The discussion extends to the theological and doctrinal battles faced by Christianity, from the early church through the Reformation to modern-day liberalism and moderate Christianity. Is the Bible Really the Word of God? Is Christianity the One True Faith? is an essential resource for believers seeking to strengthen their faith, skeptics looking for answers, and anyone interested in the profound questions surrounding the Christian faith and the Bible's divine authority.

Download or read book The Reliability of the New Testament written by Bart D. Ehrman and published by Fortress Press. This book was released on with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume highlights points of agreement and disagreement between two leading intellectuals on the subject of the textual reliability of the New Testament: Bart Ehrman, James A. Gray Distinguished Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Daniel Wallace, Professor of New Testament Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary and Executive Director of the Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts. This book provides interested readers a fair and balanced case for both sides and allows them to decide for themselves: What does it mean for a text to be textually reliable? How reliable is the New Testament? How reliable is reliable enough?

Download or read book PROMISES OF GOD S GUIDANCE written by Edward D. Andrews and published by Christian Publishing House. This book was released on 2018-03-23 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Love is a Care Taker From a Christian Perspective written by DALVIN PRYCE and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2023-08-10 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Love is a Care -- Taker Love is a care -- Taker, author DALVIN PRYCE offers illuminating and straightforward talk to help guide people through today's biggest challenges of loving people well. Our life should be marked by loving well, by this, all men should know that we are Christ's disciples when we have love for one another. Being hospitable and walking in his grace, we should be known for loving well. Let's put love into practice! Here's a great example, a woman was left alone with her two children after the death of her husband. She was evicted from her home because of her insurmountable debt. Shortly after the property was auctioned off, she attended the auction to see who would end up owning the property, when the auction was closed, the woman burst into tears at her loss, however, as she turned in the keys the buyer gave them back to her, she said to her, I was an orphaned child and I come from a humble family. She says God has given me the means and I want to give back some of the many things God has given me; she told this crying woman; you owed me nothing; the house is yours." the woman was great full for the rest of her life for this loving action. That's a testimony of loving well, isn't it? God wants us to be out among the people of the cities being used by him. The Lord wants us to be hospitable, in other words, we must shine with the love of Christ even if we are struggling, Jesus wants us to have a welcoming hospitable heart. Jesus lives for others. He prayed for them, He identified with the need of people, their needs and suffering were His own. If Jesus has given us so much, why not give back to Him some of what we have? Let's do something for those in need even if it means depriving ourselves of somethings -------- Life without love makes no sense.

Download or read book Gentle and Lowly written by Dane C. Ortlund and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2020-03-18 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christians know that God loves them, but can easily feel that he is perpetually disappointed and frustrated, maybe even close to giving up on them. As a result, they focus a lot—and rightly so—on what Jesus has done to appease God’s wrath for sin. But how does Jesus Christ actually feel about his people amid all their sins and failures? This book draws us to Matthew 11, where Jesus describes himself as “gentle and lowly in heart,” longing for his people to find rest in him. The gospel flows from God’s deepest heart for his people, a heart of tender love for the sinful and suffering. These chapters take readers into the depths of Christ’s very heart for sinners, diving deep into Bible passages that speak of who Christ is and encouraging readers with the affections of Christ for his people. His longing heart for sinners comforts and sustains readers in their up-and-down lives.

Download or read book BIBLE DIFFICULTIES written by Edward D. Andrews and published by Christian Publishing House. This book was released on 2020-02-08 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE BIBLE: ERRORS! MISTAKES! INCONSISTENCIES! CONTRADICTIONS! Critics claim that the Bible is filled with so-called errors, mistakes, inconsistencies, and contradictions. Some even speak of thousands of errors. The truth is there is not even one demonstrated error in the original text of the Bible. Of course, we would never say that there are no difficulties in our Bibles. The Bible is loaded with thousands of difficult, challenging passages, many of which become obstacles in the development of our faith. These difficulties arise from differences in culture, language, religious and political organizations, not to mention between 2,000 to 3,500 years of separation between the Bible author and the modern-day reader. Calling attention to these difficulties and sifting out the misconceptions, Andrews defends the full or absolute inerrancy of Scripture. He clarifies the so-called errors or mistakes and what might seem like apparent contradictions. He arms the Christian with what they need to defend their faith in the Bible. Honestly, whenever Christians find difficulty in the Bible, acknowledge it. Do not try to obscure it. Do not try to dodge it. The best way to deal with Bible critics and the Bible Difficulties is to understand all the ways that Bible Difficulties can come about. And then have dozens of Bible difficulties answered as examples. Herein is the defense of God's Word that Christians have been waiting for.