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1 | Advise on contradictions found in bible | Ps 25:4 | charis | 17549 | ||
Dear Benjibabs, Greetings from Yokohama in Jesus' name! Friend, the 'contradictions' listed in your question are commonly used 'darts of doubt,' and virtually every one of them can be dealt with simply by looking at the context. I guess the first thing I must ask is what do you think? Did you open your Bible and read the passages and the surrounding context? Do you think these are valid contradictions? Is the 'someone' that sent you this list a Christian? What was the purpose of sending it to you? I could go to the bother of reading these passages and outlining the context for you, and I several books that explains the 'contradictions' of the Bible, and I could quote from them. But what is your heart? Are you 'receiving' this list? Or do you believe that the Bible is the Word of God? Rather than say, "The guys at the Bible Forum said...," I think it is better for you to say I read the Bible, and I believe it is true! If after a few hours of reading the context of these verses you still think there are contradictions, ask again, and I am sure that the saints will be happy to answer you. Open your Bible, and the Lord will lead you to the Answer. In Christ Jesus, charis |
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2 | Advise on contradictions found in bible | Ps 25:4 | Benjibabs | 18231 | ||
Dear Charis, Thanks for your reply. To start with, I am a christian and I believe in the absolute perfection of the Bible. Contradiction or not my faith is unshakeable. Christianinty to me is a practical thing. When you read the WORD and believe and you stand on the promises therein they come to pass. As you rightly wrote in your reply, they are "darts of doubt" fired against a Christian list on the net by an unbeliever. You wrote that one can deal with them by looking at the context but there are some that one needs concrete explanation on in order to convince unbelievers. Let's take for example the one of Judas, as far a I or any other believer is concerned Judas killed himself but how he did that is of little importance. Whether Judas killed himself by hanging or bursting asunder did not change the fact that Jesus died for the sins of the World and our salvation lies in this sacrifice. But the question is still how to convince unbelievers. So Charis, I will appreicate any cogent explaination, references, website, books etc that can help to clarify the "contradictions". Meanwhile, let me say thank you to all other members that responded to my mail. I will welcome their contributions as well on any or all of the issues raised. Thanks. Benjibabs. |
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3 | Advise on contradictions found in bible | Ps 25:4 | charis | 18240 | ||
Dear Benjibabs, Greetings in Jesus name! My friend, in no way was I suggesting that you were not a Christian. My point is that we are to defend our faith and show forth the Christ within us, not 'convince' the Gentiles with logic or argument. "but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence; and keep a good conscience so that in the thing in which you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ will be put to shame." 1 Peter 3:15,16 NASB. Yes, there are many books that strengthen our own faith, giving us courage and and a certain amount head-knowledge to use to knock down the feeble attempts to discredit the Bible. Apologetics is to reinforce our faith, and to shine the light of truth to dispel the lies of the enemy. But if there is no room in the heart to accept Good News, and they would instead desire to sway your faith, then no amount of proof will convince the adamant skeptic or hostile unbeliever. Some good books have been written by Josh McDowell that dispel the untruths spread to disparage the Word of God. Francis Schaeffer's Christian philosophy can help against the 'mental attacks' of humanism and nihilism. C.S. Lewis chronicles his conversion to faith in a way that touches many wayward souls. Foxe's Book of Martyrs (especially the updated version) gives us a clear picture of the value of faith held by saints throughout the history of the church, their very lives. If you will visit www.carm.org you will find enough on Christian apologetics to keep you occupied for months, without spending anything but your net time. Well, it is late in Japan, though mid-day in Nigeria. I really enjoy discussing this with you, and pray that you will be encouraged in your faith. I am somewhat aware of the situation in your country, as one of my fellowship is from Lagos. Contact me if you would like to hear the experiences of a countryman in Yokohama. Blessings in Christ Jesus, charis |
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