Challenging Bible Verses - Apologetics Press

Did God Accept Jephthah’s Daughter as a Sacrifice?

Eric Lyons • Judges 11:29–40

Are Jephthah’s actions in Judges 11 proof that God condones literal human sacrifices? Join Eric Lyons as he addresses what some consider “a top 10 worst Bible passage.”

Is God Jealous and Insecure?

Eric Lyons • Exodus 20:5

Why did God feel the need to condemn idolatry? Is He insecure, as some skeptics contend? And how can a good, loving God also be a jealous God? Join Eric Lyons as he considers a rational and biblically consistent response to these frequently asked questions.

How Could a Good God Command Abraham to Kill His Son?

Eric Lyons • Genesis 22:2

Does the God of the Bible delight in bloodshed from His followers? In Genesis 22:2, why did He ask Abraham to offer up his son as a human sacrifice? Is God cruel as atheists allege? Join Eric Lyons as he logically answers the atheistic attack on God's loving character by looking at the verse in context.

Did God Encourage "Dashing Babies Against Rocks"?

Eric Lyons • Psalm 137:8–9

Leading atheists allege that Psalm 137 teaches that God wants His people to dash babies against the rocks and be happy about it. Is this actually what Psalm 137 says? Join Eric as he briefly, biblically, and logically answers this question.

Did God Condone Lot Offering His Daughters to be Raped?

Eric Lyons

Did God condone Lot's actions in Genesis 19:8 when he offered his daughters to the men of Sodom? Some contend that Lot's conduct and the Bible writers' praise of the patriarch are reasons to reject the God of the Bible. Are they correct? Join Eric Lyons as he looks at this specific context to provide an answer to the atheist’s challenge.