The Most Misused Verses in the Bible
- Biblical Studies & Commentaries
- Publisher: Bethany House (Baker Publishing Group)
- Published: 2012
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Publisher's Description
High-Interest Guide Sure to Spark Curiosity and ConversationA surprising number of well-known Bible verses are commonly misused and misunderstood. Whether intentionally or not, people take important verses out of context, and pastor and Bible scholar Eric J. Bargerhuff has seen the effects: confusion, faulty decisions, sin being dismissed, and more. With a deft touch, he helps readers understand and apply sound principles of interpretation and application of twenty familiar verses. This concise high-interest approach appeals to the curious as well as readers concerned about incorrect theology.
Endorsements (3)
“This is the book you’ve always wanted to help you figure out how to explain why that verse doesn’t mean what so many people use it to mean. In brief chapters and understandable language, this book provides clear explanations of those verses we’ve heard misused again and again. What a great resource for individuals or for groups who want to have a lively discussion that challenges long-held misunderstandings of Scripture.”
“Eric Bargerhuff has done the church a great service in selecting a list of verses we are prone to misuse and patiently and winsomely explaining what they really mean and how they actually apply to us. This is a book that is long overdue and I gladly commend it to you.”
“Eric Bargerhuff demonstrates that many well-known verses are commonly misunderstood and, consequently, misused. He explains how attending to historical, cultural, and literary context, word meaning, genre, and translation options can help us avoid interpretation and application errors and gain a deeper appreciation of the Bible’s purpose and message.”
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