How to Approach Difficult and Offensive Passages in Scripture

How should Christians respond to difficult or offensive passages in the Bible? In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins addresses how believers can approach challenging texts with humility, careful study, and confidence in God's character. Drawing from Isaiah 55:8–9, Romans 9:14–18, and 2 Timothy 3:16–17, this episode shows that hard passages are not defects in Scripture, but invitations to deeper trust in the wisdom and authority of God. Listeners will be equipped to read Scripture in context, interpret Scripture with Scripture, resist cultural pressure, and rest in the goodness of God—even when His Word challenges their understanding. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/