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50 Most Important Bible Questions
You’ve got Bible questions. We’ve got answers.
The Bible is full of great truths for our lives . . . and also, if we’re being honest, a lot of mysteries that we don’t understand. You’ve probably wondered about these questions many times. You’d like good answers. Just keep it short and sweet. But where can you turn for reliable guidance?
Dr. Michael Rydelink, beloved Moody professor and host of the radio call-in show Open Line, answers the questions that listeners often ask him. Michael addresses questions such
Why does God allow bad things to happen?Did Noah really fit all the animals of the earth on a boat?Can I lose my salvation?What is the best Bible translation—King James or another?How can you explain the Trinity?Did Jesus really turn water into wine?And much more . . .Though the Bible is full of mysteries, it has no errors. There are good answers to all the perplexing questions. Don’t stay in the dark any longer. Get the answers from an expert and let your confusion turn to understanding.
The Bible is full of great truths for our lives . . . and also, if we’re being honest, a lot of mysteries that we don’t understand. You’ve probably wondered about these questions many times. You’d like good answers. Just keep it short and sweet. But where can you turn for reliable guidance?
Dr. Michael Rydelink, beloved Moody professor and host of the radio call-in show Open Line, answers the questions that listeners often ask him. Michael addresses questions such
Why does God allow bad things to happen?Did Noah really fit all the animals of the earth on a boat?Can I lose my salvation?What is the best Bible translation—King James or another?How can you explain the Trinity?Did Jesus really turn water into wine?And much more . . .Though the Bible is full of mysteries, it has no errors. There are good answers to all the perplexing questions. Don’t stay in the dark any longer. Get the answers from an expert and let your confusion turn to understanding.
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Published September 7, 2021
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About the author
Michael Rydelnik
17 books19 followersDr. Michael Rydelnik is Professor of Jewish Studies at Moody Bible Institute where he has taught Jewish Studies and Bible since 1994. The son of Holocaust survivors, he was raised in an observant Jewish home in Brooklyn, New York. Michael trusted in Jesus the Messiah as a high school student and has been teaching the Bible ever since. A sought after speaker and teacher, Michael is a biblical scholar specializing in the Hebrew Bible, the Jewish people, the land of Israel, and biblical prophecy.
Michael can be heard answering listener Bible questions every Saturday morning from 9-11 AM (Central Time), on Moody Radio's Open Line with Dr. Michael Rydelnik. He is a Resource Scholar for RBC Ministries and appears frequently on the Day of Discovery TV programs. He recently appeared in the Lee Strobel film The Case for Christ. Michael also serves as an adjunct faculty member at Dallas Theological Seminary, Talbot School of Theology and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.
Dr. Rydelnik is the co-editor and contributor, with fellow faculty member Michael Vanlaningham, of The Moody Bible Commentary, a one-volume commentary on the whole Bible written by the faculty of Moody Bible Institute. He is the author of Understanding the Arab Israeli Conflict: What the Headlines Haven‘t Told You (Moody Publishers, 2007) and The Messianic Hope: Is the Hebrew Bible Really Messianic? (B&H Publishers, 2010). He has contributed to numerous books, scholarly journals and magazines. He served on the translation team of the new Holman CSB version of the Bible and has contributed to both the Apologetics Study Bible (B&H Publishers) and the Holman Study Bible.
Michael graduated in Jewish Studies from Moody Bible Institute, earned his B.A. degree from Azusa Pacific University, his Th.M. degree from Dallas Theological Seminary, and his doctorate from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, focusing his studies on the Messiah of the Hebrew Bible.
Michael and his wife, Eva (an adjunct faculty member at Moody, teaching literature, education and Jewish studies) live in a historic Jewish Chicago neighborhood. Israel is their favorite place in the world and they enjoy showing people the Land as often as possible. Michael and Eva enjoy black and white movies from the Golden Age of Hollywood, classic literature and hiking with their two collies, Feivel and Darby (especially in the Adirondack mountains of Upstate NY). The Rydelniks have two wonderful adult sons--who always call and write.
- http://www.michaelrydelnik.org/about
Michael can be heard answering listener Bible questions every Saturday morning from 9-11 AM (Central Time), on Moody Radio's Open Line with Dr. Michael Rydelnik. He is a Resource Scholar for RBC Ministries and appears frequently on the Day of Discovery TV programs. He recently appeared in the Lee Strobel film The Case for Christ. Michael also serves as an adjunct faculty member at Dallas Theological Seminary, Talbot School of Theology and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.
Dr. Rydelnik is the co-editor and contributor, with fellow faculty member Michael Vanlaningham, of The Moody Bible Commentary, a one-volume commentary on the whole Bible written by the faculty of Moody Bible Institute. He is the author of Understanding the Arab Israeli Conflict: What the Headlines Haven‘t Told You (Moody Publishers, 2007) and The Messianic Hope: Is the Hebrew Bible Really Messianic? (B&H Publishers, 2010). He has contributed to numerous books, scholarly journals and magazines. He served on the translation team of the new Holman CSB version of the Bible and has contributed to both the Apologetics Study Bible (B&H Publishers) and the Holman Study Bible.
Michael graduated in Jewish Studies from Moody Bible Institute, earned his B.A. degree from Azusa Pacific University, his Th.M. degree from Dallas Theological Seminary, and his doctorate from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, focusing his studies on the Messiah of the Hebrew Bible.
Michael and his wife, Eva (an adjunct faculty member at Moody, teaching literature, education and Jewish studies) live in a historic Jewish Chicago neighborhood. Israel is their favorite place in the world and they enjoy showing people the Land as often as possible. Michael and Eva enjoy black and white movies from the Golden Age of Hollywood, classic literature and hiking with their two collies, Feivel and Darby (especially in the Adirondack mountains of Upstate NY). The Rydelniks have two wonderful adult sons--who always call and write.
- http://www.michaelrydelnik.org/about
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October 15, 2021
Whether you are new to the Bible or have read it for years but still have some confusion, this book is good for you. It’s a mixture of basic questions as well as more complicated ones. I’ve been Christian for 7 years and some of these questions I didn’t even know enough about the Bible to ask.
Questions are divided into categories: Gospel/Salvation, Bible in General, Genesis, Old Testament, Jesus the Messiah, Jewish People, Seeming Contradictions and Biblical Concerns/Practices.
Sample questions:
Can Believers Lose Their Salvation?
Which Version of the Bible is Best?
Is the Biblical Creation Story Literal?
Do We Still Need the Old Testament?
Why is God Never Mentioned in the Book of Esther?
At His Death, Why Did Jesus Believe God Forsook Him?
Are the Jewish People Still God’s Chosen People?
When Followers of Jesus Die, Do They Enter His Presence Immediately or Do They Sleep Until The Resurrection?
Will We Ever See God’s Face?
Should Followers of Jesus Worship on Sabbath or Sunday?
I found the answers helpful and clear. The book was easy to read.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Questions are divided into categories: Gospel/Salvation, Bible in General, Genesis, Old Testament, Jesus the Messiah, Jewish People, Seeming Contradictions and Biblical Concerns/Practices.
Sample questions:
Can Believers Lose Their Salvation?
Which Version of the Bible is Best?
Is the Biblical Creation Story Literal?
Do We Still Need the Old Testament?
Why is God Never Mentioned in the Book of Esther?
At His Death, Why Did Jesus Believe God Forsook Him?
Are the Jewish People Still God’s Chosen People?
When Followers of Jesus Die, Do They Enter His Presence Immediately or Do They Sleep Until The Resurrection?
Will We Ever See God’s Face?
Should Followers of Jesus Worship on Sabbath or Sunday?
I found the answers helpful and clear. The book was easy to read.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
August 8, 2025
4.7 ⭐️ I really enjoyed this book when we read this with our small group a few years ago. Dives into some more basic questions and also really tough questions about the Bible. It’s a book that’s great to read with others because you can easily drum up conversations about these topics.
October 27, 2021
In 50 Most Important Bible Questions, Michael Rydelnik attempts to answer the most common or important questions pertaining to the Bible. This includes from "how do we know it's true?" to more specific questions of clarify or understanding pieces of the text. As he states, everyone has questions about the Bible, so it's important to address and answer those questions. For each question, Rydelnik poses the question and then takes about 4 pages to answer it thoroughly and clearly. Categories include Gospel and Salvation, Genesis, Old Testament, Jesus, The Jewish People, Seeming Contradictions and Mysteries, and Biblical Concerns and Practices.
It took me a little bit to get into this book, but once I did I couldn't put it down. Some might struggle to read this cover to cover all in one go, but I still recommend reading the book, even if it takes you a while and happens over a larger period of time.
This book answered lots of questions I had, and even explained things I didn't know I didn't understand! It gave me lots of new ideas and things to consider. By reading this book and taking in the information, it gives the reader the ability to refute or answer questions or arguments with intelligence and proof, which is useful for any person whose faith or beliefs are ever questioned.
*I received a free copy of this book in exchange for a review. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.
It took me a little bit to get into this book, but once I did I couldn't put it down. Some might struggle to read this cover to cover all in one go, but I still recommend reading the book, even if it takes you a while and happens over a larger period of time.
This book answered lots of questions I had, and even explained things I didn't know I didn't understand! It gave me lots of new ideas and things to consider. By reading this book and taking in the information, it gives the reader the ability to refute or answer questions or arguments with intelligence and proof, which is useful for any person whose faith or beliefs are ever questioned.
*I received a free copy of this book in exchange for a review. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.
February 26, 2023
I just absolutely loved this book! The author is incredibly smart and educated in the Bible. He seeks to answer 50 frequently asked questions about the Bible and does so very well!
This book stands out to me because the author fills each chapter with the different beliefs about each specific question and why someone believes that. For example, he talks about all 4 beliefs about communion and gives scripture that “supports” each belief (although it might be misinterpreted). This is incredibly helpful for me in ministry as I can seek to understand why students might have a different view than me and move forward explaining how the Bible actually supports specific topics.
Although I don’t agree with the author’s belief on EVERY question, this book was still incredibly beneficial to me and I didn’t feel like I couldn’t learn from him because of our differing beliefs on non-salvific issues.
This book stands out to me because the author fills each chapter with the different beliefs about each specific question and why someone believes that. For example, he talks about all 4 beliefs about communion and gives scripture that “supports” each belief (although it might be misinterpreted). This is incredibly helpful for me in ministry as I can seek to understand why students might have a different view than me and move forward explaining how the Bible actually supports specific topics.
Although I don’t agree with the author’s belief on EVERY question, this book was still incredibly beneficial to me and I didn’t feel like I couldn’t learn from him because of our differing beliefs on non-salvific issues.
September 30, 2021
Literally everyone has questions when they read the Bible. It's helpful when well-studied and well thought out answers are at your fingertips. In 50 Most Important Bible Questions, Moody professor and radio host, Michael Rydelnik, provides the answers to questions most listeners ask him. With Scripture verses and passages to back them up.
I find the arrangement of this book quite helpful--numbering the 50 questions and categorizing them under 8 unique sections, such as Questions about Salvation, the Old Testament, Jesus, etc. When you come across a particular question during Bible reading time, this makes it easy to find your answer.
Dɪsᴄʟᴏsᴜʀᴇ: I ʀᴇᴄᴇɪᴠᴇᴅ ᴀ ᴄᴏᴍᴘʟɪᴍᴇɴᴛᴀʀʏ ᴄᴏᴘʏ ᴏғ ᴛʜɪs ʙᴏᴏᴋ. Mʏ ʀᴇᴠɪᴇᴡ ᴡᴀs ɴᴏᴛ ɪɴғʟᴜᴇɴᴄᴇᴅ.
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I find the arrangement of this book quite helpful--numbering the 50 questions and categorizing them under 8 unique sections, such as Questions about Salvation, the Old Testament, Jesus, etc. When you come across a particular question during Bible reading time, this makes it easy to find your answer.
Dɪsᴄʟᴏsᴜʀᴇ: I ʀᴇᴄᴇɪᴠᴇᴅ ᴀ ᴄᴏᴍᴘʟɪᴍᴇɴᴛᴀʀʏ ᴄᴏᴘʏ ᴏғ ᴛʜɪs ʙᴏᴏᴋ. Mʏ ʀᴇᴠɪᴇᴡ ᴡᴀs ɴᴏᴛ ɪɴғʟᴜᴇɴᴄᴇᴅ.
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January 31, 2022
I really enjoyed this book that was written by Dr Michael Rydelnik. This book is great for those seeking answers to complex questions about the bible and the christian everyday life. This book answers many topics that are can be compelling to the reader to know. The book is also biblically based and has Bible verses to back up the statement that is being made. While reading the book, you can find general questions about the bible and everyday life, Jesus, the old testament, as well as other topics. I enjoy the layout of the book and how it's well categorized by 8 specific topics. In conclusion, this book is a great resource for those seeking to learn more about the bible. I received a copy of this book from the publisher for the purpose of this review.
January 21, 2022
This book is a great resource to help answer some of the most common questions people have about the Bible. There were a few things I don’t completely agree with, but overall this was a great book. It explained things in such a way anybody can understand. It answers a whole range of questions from salvation, the Bible itself, Jesus, the Jews, seeming contradictions, and many more. I would definitely recommend this resource.
**I received this book from Moody Publishers in exchange for review. I was not required to write a positive review and all thoughts and opinions are my own
**I received this book from Moody Publishers in exchange for review. I was not required to write a positive review and all thoughts and opinions are my own
June 9, 2022
A must read whether or not you follow Jesus
This book is will written and easy to read. The chapters are short, but packed with information. Dr. Rydelnik is uniquely qualified to write it; his Jewish upbringing, conversion to Christianity, education and teaching career and much time spent in Israel give him an understanding of the culture in which the Bible was written. He brings a perspective that most of us would never think of because of our lack of understanding of that culture.
I highly recommend this book. I bought 5 extra copies to give away and plan to buy more.
This book is will written and easy to read. The chapters are short, but packed with information. Dr. Rydelnik is uniquely qualified to write it; his Jewish upbringing, conversion to Christianity, education and teaching career and much time spent in Israel give him an understanding of the culture in which the Bible was written. He brings a perspective that most of us would never think of because of our lack of understanding of that culture.
I highly recommend this book. I bought 5 extra copies to give away and plan to buy more.
August 27, 2022
If you have questions about the Bible, you definitely want to pick up a copy of this book. Among other endeavors, the author, Dr.Michael Rydelnik, is host of a radio program called Open Line. He gleaned 50 of the top questions posed by callers.
Divided into sections, the books covers (in a super easy to follow format):
Questions about the Gospel and Salvation
Questions about the Bible in General
Questions about the Primeval World of Genesis
Questions about the Old Testament
Questions about Jesus The Messiah
Questions about the Jewish People
Questions about Seeming Contradictions and Mysteries
Questions about Biblical Concerns and Practices
I breezed through the book and found the content riveting, far from dry. So many questions addressed and answered. Whether you are a long-time student of the Bible, new to the study, or simply curious about what the Bible has to say about faith and salvation, I highly recommend this work. I found it especially interesting that Dr. Rydelink, the son of Holocaust survivors, was raised in an observant Jewish home, but became a follower of Jesus when he was in high school. I read this one with high-lighter in hand, marking up passage after passage. A fantastic resource!
Divided into sections, the books covers (in a super easy to follow format):
Questions about the Gospel and Salvation
Questions about the Bible in General
Questions about the Primeval World of Genesis
Questions about the Old Testament
Questions about Jesus The Messiah
Questions about the Jewish People
Questions about Seeming Contradictions and Mysteries
Questions about Biblical Concerns and Practices
I breezed through the book and found the content riveting, far from dry. So many questions addressed and answered. Whether you are a long-time student of the Bible, new to the study, or simply curious about what the Bible has to say about faith and salvation, I highly recommend this work. I found it especially interesting that Dr. Rydelink, the son of Holocaust survivors, was raised in an observant Jewish home, but became a follower of Jesus when he was in high school. I read this one with high-lighter in hand, marking up passage after passage. A fantastic resource!
December 9, 2021
The questions may have seemed easy questions, but how much I learned that I did not realized about what certain things do mean in the bible. A great easy read commentary.
January 28, 2022
One of the best books on difficult biblical questions.
December 16, 2022
An absolute must read for anyone looking to increase their knowledge of scripture and deepen their walk with Christ. I will definitely be referring back to this book.
September 21, 2024
Insightful and resourceful. Helps you to think through your questions while also explaining how to examine and look at scripture.
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