ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR THIS STRANGE AND SACRED SCRIPTURE

Chapter 9

Truth Is Many Sided
Discussion Questions
The author used three illustrations in this chapter:
  • Sales Pitches versus Conversations
  • Math Problems versus Artwork
  • One-Size-Fits-All versus Tailor-Made
Which illustration appealed to you the most?  Why?

Should Christians expect to have the right answer to every question life presents?  Or, are they in the process of continually learning more and more?

This chapter discussed the contrast between prosperity theology and pie-in-the-sky theology.  How can Christians best avoid these two extremes?  What blessings do Christians experience in this lifetime as a result of their faith?
Above: Sander van der Wel's 2010 Snow


A Quote to Contemplate
"When arguing about the truth [has] failed, it is beauty alone that can charm people enough to consider Jesus." (Brian Zahnd, Twitter)
Another Resource
Enns, Peter. The Bible Tells Me So: Why Defending Scripture Has Made Us Unable to Read It. New York: HarperOne, 2014. (Amazon)
  • This book is easy to read, funny, and thought-provoking.  In it, Peter Enns suggests that Christians should treasure the Bible’s messiness and contradictions, rather than trying to make the Bible conform to preexisting expectations.  
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