Difficulties in the Bible – R. A. Torrey

Difficulties in the Bible by R. A. Torrey is a practical, reassuring guide for readers who wrestle with hard passages, seeming contradictions, or challenging doctrines in Scripture. Torrey approaches each difficulty with calm confidence, arguing that honest questions are not threats to faith but opportunities to understand the Bible more clearly. He deals with issues such as historical accuracy, alleged inconsistencies, miracles, and moral concerns, offering explanations rooted in careful reading, context, and a high view of biblical inspiration. His tone is pastoral and steady, aiming to strengthen the readers trust in Scripture without dismissing sincere doubts.

Theologically, Torrey stands firmly within classic evangelical and early fundamentalist thought, leaning toward a broadly Reformed understanding of Scriptures authority but without strong confessional emphasis. He was not dispensational in a strict sense, though he respected dispensational teachers. His framework assumes complementarian norms typical of his era, though the book itself remains focused on biblical reliability rather than social issues.