Apologetics Study Bible (HCSB) (Mobi)

2016·21.57 MB·English

by  Ted Cabal

The Apologetics Study Bible, Digital Edition
based on
The Apologetics Study Bible
Copyright © 2007 by Holman Bible Publishers Nashville, Tennessee. All Rights Reserved.
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Copyedited by Richard Leonard and Eric Stanford. Project staff includes Linda Taylor, Bruce Barton,
Jonathan Ziman, Andy Culbertson, Ashley Taylor, Mary Horner Collins, Will Reaves, Jake Barton,
and Don Jones. Interior design by Larry Taylor. Typeset by Red Wing Typesetting.
Proofreading by Peachtree Editorial and Proofreading Service.
Charts by Doug Powell.
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REFACE
The editors of the work in your hands are aware of the rich resources of the Christian faith. All too
often, though, believers feel battered and helpless to answer skeptics and critics. Ironically, the Lord
has been pleased to entrust the scholars of the church in our generation with the greatest wealth of
biblical, theological, philosophical, historical, and scientific knowledge in history. Christian
conviction, defense of the faith, and evangelization of unbelievers would profit vastly through
exposure to this confirmation of biblical truth. Yet sadly, the church has had precious little contact
with this treasure trove.
In response to this situation, The Apologetics Study Bible brings together in one resource the
work of biblically faithful exegetes, historians, archaeologists, theologians, philosophers, and
scientists—and all this work is wedded to the Bible. “Apologetics” comes from the Greek word
apologia, meaning “defense” or “answer.” Accordingly, Christian apologetics is the practice of
giving reasons that support the Christian faith and responding to objections raised against it.
Apologetics contributes to the restoration of a view of the Bible as a source of knowledge of its
subject matter as opposed to a source of true belief to be accepted by a blind act of the will. Christian
apologetics strengthens the church by answering the critics of biblical doctrines and by encouraging
the believer’s faith. The Apologetics Study Bible is designed to advance these ends by apologetics
rooted in Holy Scripture.
The distinctiveness of The Apologetics Study Bible is its notes and articles appended to the
biblical text at relevant points. Notes consist of commentary written by biblical scholars that relate
specifically to apologetic issues raised by scriptural texts. Also related to specific biblical texts are
over 50 examples of “Twisted Scripture.” These explanations treat those instances where portions of
the Bible have been misused by various religious movements such as Jehovah’s Witnesses and
Mormons. You will find 12 profiles of notable Christian apologists in history. In addition, over 125
articles treat broader apologetic matters such as “How should we handle unresolved questions about
the Bible?” and “Evolution: fact or fantasy?” Though the notes and articles are not written for
academicians, you can be confident they distill and present the very best of current Christian
scholarship.
As 1 Peter 3:15 reminds us, our apologetic must be prayerfully presented, having set Christ apart
as Lord in our hearts. Also, we must present our reasons for belief with gentleness and respect. So, to
be most fruitful, our defense of the Christian faith must be offered under Christ’s Lordship, in humble
dependence upon His Spirit, and in the context of loving and respectful personal relationships.
May it please the Lord, then, to exploit The Apologetics Study Bible in the service of His people’s
promotion and confirmation of the truth of His Word.
The Editors
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OOKS OF THE IBLE AND
C Old Testament
ONTRIBUTORS
Genesis
Introduction: Kenneth A. Mathews Notes: Chapters 1–11: Kenneth A. Mathews Chapters 12–50: A.
Boyd Luter Jr.
Exodus
Introduction and Notes: Robert D. Bergen Leviticus
Introduction and Notes: Mark F. Rooker Numbers
Introduction and Notes: R. Dennis Cole Deuteronomy
Introduction and Notes: Eugene H. Merrill Joshua
Introduction and Notes: Ken Fentress Judges
Introduction and Notes: Barry C. Davis Ruth
Introduction and Notes: Barry C. Davis
1 Samuel
Introduction and Notes: Robert D. Bergen
2 Samuel
Introduction and Notes: Robert D. Bergen
1 Kings
Introduction and Notes: Kirk E. Lowery