When the Bible Seems Wrong

Every word of Scripture has value for the encouragement, edification, comfort, and sharpening of the believer, including the most difficult passages. Very few people that I know have committed as much time, passion, and thought to unlocking the glory of the most difficult and controversial passages of the Bible as Seth Stewart. He has an exceptional, God-given ability to not only bring clarity to these hard texts, but also to reveal the hope of the gospel which resides within each of them.

God never asks us to check our brains at the door when we open the Bible, and neither does Seth Stewart. I love his invitation to meditate on the ‘deep weird’ of the Bible without guilt or shame. Whether you’re new to the Bible or, like me, you’ve loved it for decades, Seth will teach you how to approach it with a curiosity that is never dismissive or disrespectful. I’m grateful for this book!

There are things in the Bible that we might be tempted to feel scared or ashamed of. This book marches right up to those passages, looks them in the eye, and helps us to see how they point us to the goodness and beauty of the gospel of Jesus. It’s easy to read. It’s good fun. Even the bits you don’t agree with will help you to wrestle with Scripture and will point you to Jesus. This is a really helpful resource for young people who find some bits of the Bible hard to accept or come to terms with. In fact, I find it hard to think of anyone who would regret the time taken to read this brief and punchy book.

When the Bible Seems Wrong does not shy away from tough questions and strange passages but equips readers with the tools to think well, read wisely, and approach the Bible with greater confidence. An invaluable guide for young people and new Christians wanting to build a thoughtful and resilient faith.

In a culture of learning theology from our social-media feeds, Seth Stewart extends an authentic, trustworthy, powerful, and easily understandable invitation to go deeper into Scripture. Like a reliable friend, Seth encourages us to skip the shallow Bible interpretations and hunt for the truth behind difficult-to-understand passages in God’s word. I loved this book because it answers so many questions that many of us are asking about God and the Bible.

Finally! This is the book I’ve been looking for, for a long time. Buy ten and give them away to everyone you meet. If you’ve ever read parts of the Bible and come away feeling confused or even doubting your faith, then this is for you. It’s a gift to the church and to skeptics alike. Seth writes with warmth, clarity, and heart as he explains common stumbling blocks to belief. I came away with my confidence in God’s word strengthened.