Understanding the Bible can be difficult and sometimes impossible. Your own presuppositions , education, and influences from church leaders and pastors have shaped your understanding and interpretation of Scripture.
 
TJ Smith has written a multi-volume series that help you understand the more difficult, confusing and controversial passages, themes, concepts and concepts, with some logic and humor thrown in.
 
This volume deals with How to "test" a spirit (I didn't know they could read and write), John McArthur's mishandling of Romans 1, Victorious living, The Spawn of Hymenaeus, The Will of God, Christ and Commerce, James vs Paul, Jesus as Judge, Gfts and Works, 1 Peter 1, and other topics.