Short Answers to Big Questions about God the Bible and Christianity

This accessible reference offers short and to-the-point answers to fifty pressing questions people have about god, the bible, and christianity, includingare there errors or contradictions in the bible?do science and faith conflict?is hell a real place?what will heaven be like?is it possible to prove god exists?why did jesus have to die?does god hate sex?do christians have to go to church?and many morethis book is for those who want a clear introduction to the essential teachings of christianity to help them grow in faith and in preparation to share the basics of christian belief. from the back cover your biggest questions about god and faith</br>answered.this book provides short and to-the-point answers to pressing questions about god, the bible, and christianity, including can a christian be demon possessed? is hell a real place? what is god like? and many more.if you want a clear introduction to the essential teachings of christianity, look no further."this book is a rare treasure because it combines the scholar's mind and tough thinking with a pastor's heart, all written in an interesting and very accessible style."</br>j. author ofthe soul: how we know it's real and why it matters"if you've ever wondered whether the bible contains contradictions, or how science and faith can work together, or whether jesus truly represents the only way to heaven, this book is for you. it is filled with practical, easily digestible answers to some of the most pressing questions about the christian faith."</br>jim daly, president of focus on the family"seismic shifts in our culture over the past decade necessitate answers to questions we once took for granted. i'm so grateful for this theologically robust volume written in language readily understood by a broad audience."</br>bryan loritts, pastor for preaching and mission at trinity grace church, new york city; author ofan indestructible life clinton e. arnold is dean of talbot school of theology in la mirada, california. prior to becoming dean, he was a professor in the new testament department for twenty-five years. he is the author of many books, including3 crucial questions about spiritual warfare, and is the editor of the zondervan illustrated bible backgrounds commentary.jeff arnold is a high school english and logic teacher in santa ana, california. a former youth pastor, he is the creator of unleashed, an intensive training camp for christian high schoolers that equips them to share their faith. he also trains new believers in the basics of theology as part of a team at his local church.