Michael Rydelnik - 50 Most Important Bible Questions

This is a great book. No superficial answers but well-thought-out responses to puzzling and controversial Bible questions. Read it and then keep it nearby for ready reference. You will need it, if not today then tomorrow when you are asked a difficult Bible question that needs an answer!

DR. ERWIN W. LUTZER

Pastor Emeritus, The Moody Church, Chicago

It has been said that once you start asking questions, ignorance is gone. What Dr. Rydelnik does so beautifully with this book is not only list 50 of the most important questions about Scripture, but he provides clear, concise, thoughtful, well-researched, and thoroughly biblical answers with the hope that you and I will better contend for the faith and grow up in Him. This book will be a part of your legacy library and a constant companion as you study the Word.

JANET PARSHALL

Nationally syndicated talk show host

I could not think of a better person to write this book than Dr. Michael Rydelnik. Michael has spent years answering questions related to the Bible asked by everyone from atheistic skeptics to seminary students. His grasp of biblical literature, Jewish history, and the original languages, combined with his simple love for Jesus, make Michael an extraordinary communicator of biblical truth. He has a compelling way of taking complex Bible questions and breaking them down into clear and understandable answers. I highly recommend Michaels latest book, 50 Most Important Bible Questions.

DR. MARK JOBE

President of the Moody Bible Institute

Such a valuable resource for anyone who wants to know more about the Bible. Dr. Rydelnik tackles key questions concisely but thoroughly. Youll want at least two copiesone for yourself and one to give others with questions.

CHRIS FABRY

Author and host of Moody Radios Chris Fabry Live

The Bible consistently stimulates our curiosity. But when that curiosity is left unsatisfied, the doubts can be debilitating. So thanks to my rabbi friend Michael, some of the most important questions have been surfaced and answered in concise and helpful ways. In fact, the way that he has dealt with the questions will give you a deeper appreciation of the beauty of Scripture and the glory of God, its author!

DR. JOE STOWELL

President Emeritus, Cornerstone University, Grand Rapids, MI

2021 by
MICHAEL RYDELNIK

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing from the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles or reviews.

Question 29 (What Does the Old Testament Reveal About the Messiah?) is adapted with permission from Michael Rydelnik, What Does the Hebrew Bible Say about the Coming Messiah?, The Apologetics Study Bible, ed. Ted Cabal (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2007), 135153.

Some content has been adapted from content previously published on michaelrydelnik.org and todayintheword.org.

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Rydelnik, Michael, 1957- author.

Title: 50 most important Bible questions / Michael Rydelnik.

Other titles: Fifty most important Bible questions

Description: Chicago : Moody Publishers, [2021] | Includes bibliographical references. | Summary: The Bible is full of great truths for our lives and a lot of mysteries that we dont understand. But there are good answers to them all. Dont stay in the dark any longer. Get the answers from an expert and let your confusion turn to understanding--Provided by publisher.

Identifiers: LCCN 2021021157 | ISBN 9780802420312 (paperback) | ISBN 9780802498939 (ebook)

Subjects: LCSH: Bible--Introductions. | BISAC: RELIGION / Biblical Reference / General | RELIGION / Christian Living / General

Classification: LCC BS475.3 .R935 2021 | DDC 220.6/1--dc23

LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2021021157

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Dedication

To Larry Feldman, who has read the Bible every day since 1972, knows the answers to all these and probably every other Bible question, and is the most faithful friend a person could have.

A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a difficult time.
Proverbs 17:17 HCSB

Friend,

Thank you for choosing to read this Moody Publishers title. It is our hope and prayer that this book will help you to know Jesus Christ more personally and love Him more deeply.

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