Why Did God Do That?
eBook - ePub

Why Did God Do That?

Discovering God''s Goodness in the Hard Passages of Scripture

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  1. English
  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Why Did God Do That?

Discovering God''s Goodness in the Hard Passages of Scripture

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About this book

If God is good, then why did he do that?

Violent wars, harsh laws, pronounced judgments. Christianity proclaims God's goodness, yet the Bible is filled with passages that seem to paint a different picture. On the surface, such depictions can hinder our confidence in God's goodness. But when we're willing to look deeper, we discover a consistent purpose behind everything God does—and that he is greater than we could ever imagine.

Alongside bestselling author Josh McDowell, Matthew Tingblad invites you to discover how a good God has good reasons for his challenging actions in the Bible. Throughout, you will uncover the reality of God's consistent motives and purposes: holiness, justice, and radical mercy.

Whether you have your own questions about God or are ministering to those who do, Matthew and Josh will guide you through these difficult passages and ideas, all the while pointing to God's power and redeeming love. Find confidence and joy in discovering that God is good—always good—even in the passages of Scripture that appear to convey otherwise.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Endorsements
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Dedication
  6. Acknowledgments
  7. Contents
  8. Preface: The Trial of God Is Now in Session
  9. 1. Just How Good Is God?
  10. 2. Humanity’s Rough Beginnings
  11. 3. When “Holy War” Doesn’t Sound Holy
  12. 4. The Bible’s Immoral Heroes
  13. 5. The Traumatic Tests of Abraham and Job
  14. 6. Wise Legislator or Oppressive Dictator?
  15. 7. How Law Became Life
  16. 8. Are Women Second-Class Citizens?
  17. 9. Turning Up the Heat on Eternal Destiny
  18. 10. Why Would God Kill His Own Son?
  19. Epilogue: Good News from a Good God
  20. Notes
  21. About Josh McDowell Ministry
  22. About Matthew Tingblad
  23. About the Publisher