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Why the Bible?

For fifty years, Dr. Robert Gromacki, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Bible and Greek, has passionately addressed fundamental inquiries surrounding the Bible’s significance. In this thought-provoking session, Dr. Barry Black, retired Admiral and Chaplain of the U.S. Senate, will explore challenging questions: Why is the Bible considered the true “word of God” amidst other texts? How can we reconcile the existence of evil with a good God? Is the Bible filled with errors or outdated teachings? Join us to delve into why the Bible matters today and its relevance in a diverse spiritual landscape.

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Why the Bible?

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  1. Why the Bible?

  2. Fifty Years teaching at Cedarville! Dr. Robert Gromacki Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Bible and Greek 1960 -2010

  3. Dr. Barry Black Retired Admiral Chaplain of the U.S. Senate Commencement Speaker May 2011

  4. Hard Questions If God is so good, why is there so much evil in the world? If following Christ is the only true way, what about those who have never heard? What about sincere Muslims, Buddhists, etc.? Why is the Bible the only “word of God?” ? ? ?

  5. In other words . . . • Why the Bible? Why not the Quran, the BhagavadGita, the Upanishads, or any other “holy” book? • Isn’t the Bible filled with historical errors? • Isn’t the Bible filled with culturally troubling teachings that are “untrue, non-sensical, wacky and immoral” (acc. to Bill Maher)?

  6. In other words . . . • 1. Why the Bible? Why not the Quran, the BhagavadGita, the Upanishads, or any other “holy” book?

  7. In other words . . . • Isn’t the Bible filled with historical errors? • options: • The Bible is intended to be historical fiction or myth – not truth. • or • The Bible is truthful in what it records.

  8. In other words . . . • Isn’t the Bible filled with culturally troubling teachings that are “untrue, non-sensical, wacky and immoral?” • options: • The Bible was composed at a different time and many of it’s teaching are out of date. It is basically irrelevant for today’s world. • or • The Bible was revealed over a long period of time and it’s teachings are both contextual, true and relevant.

  9. Why the Bible?

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