Paul makes a bold assertion about the Bible in 2 Timothy 3:16-17 – the Bible offers instruction in “righteousness” for all people, places, and times. However, his claim raises a crucial question – how does an ancient book offer relevant guidance for people living in a time and culture far removed from the one that birthed the Bible? This lesson introduces a series examining some of the challenges confronting Christians that raise tough questions about things like the reality of suffering, the complexity of sexuality, the desire for diversity, the success of science, and other seeming roadblocks to faith. While considering those questions will help us better understand how to respond to some of the issues widely believed to discredit Christianity, it will also help us think more deeply about the Bible’s purposes and applications in our lives.