For far too many years, I struggled to understand the Bible. I would read about Noah, Abraham, Moses, Joshua, Saul, David, Solomon, and many others who lived the lives they wanted and were considered men of God. Many of them did great things for the people of their time, yet they also made choices that were not how God wanted humans to live.

In Understanding the Bible II, Daniel L. Schilling explores the human choices, struggles, and experiences found throughout Scripture. Rather than simply viewing every biblical character as an example of perfect faith, this book looks at how real people made both good and bad choices while using the gift of free will.

The Bible can sometimes seem filled with contradictions, especially when human actions do not appear to reflect how God wants people to live. This book explores a different way of understanding those passages: the Holy Spirit inspired the writers of Scripture to show not only how God wants humans to live, but also how people actually lived.

Through the stories of biblical figures and their decisions, readers are invited to see Scripture in a more meaningful and personal way. These accounts reveal a God who loves and cares for humanity, shows mercy, offers blessings, and forgives those who turn back to Him.

Understanding the Bible II: Discovering God's All-Knowing Purpose encourages readers to look more deeply into Scripture and discover what the lives and choices of biblical people can teach us about God's purpose, human free will, forgiveness, and the path toward eternal life with Him.