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1 | does bible contradict itself? | 2 Pet 3:16 | brenda2222 | 195435 | ||
does the bible anywhere contradict itself? | ||||||
2 | does bible contradict itself? | 2 Pet 3:16 | BradK | 195436 | ||
Hello again, Brenda, Would it be fair to enquire as to why you ask this question? R.A Torrey, a noted Evangelist and Bible scholar of the 20th Century wrote an entire book devoted to both your questions: "DIFFICULTIES IN THE BIBLE- Alleged Errors and Contradictions". In short, here's a summary of his intro- "Every careful student and every thoughtful reader of the Bible finds that the words of the Apostle Peter concerning the Scriptures, that there are some things in them hard to be understood, “which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest . . . unto their own destruction” (2 Peter 3:16), are abundantly true. Who of us has not found things in the Bible that have puzzled us, yes, that in our early Christian experience have led us to question whether the Bible was, after all, the Word of God? We find some things in the Bible which it seems impossible to reconcile with other things in the Bible. We find some things which seem incompatible with the thought that the whole Bible is of divine origin and absolutely inerrant. It is not wise to attempt to conceal the fact that these difficulties exist. It is the part of wisdom, as well as of honesty, to frankly face them and consider them. What shall we say concerning these difficulties that every thoughtful student will sooner or later encounter? So, to answer your question: No. The Bible does not in it's 66 Books which were written over a period of 1500 years contradict itself. If you'd like more info, I highly recommend "Evidence That Demands a Verdict" by Josh McDowell. He was a skeptic turned believer because he could not truly refute the claims of the Bible when honestly considered. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3 | does bible contradict itself? | 2 Pet 3:16 | skccab | 195443 | ||
Shalom Brad, Thank you for sharing that piece from Torrey. It helps. I don't believe that there are any errors or contradictions either, but like Torrey said, sometimes our limited knowledge makes it appear so. Case in point: the genealogy found in Matthew 1 - it gives 3 breakdowns of 14 generations each, but the 3rd breakdown stops at the birth of Messiah which is only 13 generations. To someone new, or just reading with the intellect that would appear to be an error or contradiction. It is probably listed elsewhere what the missing generation is but I kind of like to think that the 14th generation is us, the believers who have been born into the Family of God by grace through trust in Yeshua. still learning Cheri |
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4 | does bible contradict itself? | 2 Pet 3:16 | BradK | 195452 | ||
Hi Cheri, Absolutely. In fact, the genealogy in Matt. 1 is one of the examples he covers in detail in the book. Another point he makes is that just because someone "alleges" there are discrepancies, i.e. can't explain a difficulty, doesn't mean that there isn't an answer it for it. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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5 | does bible contradict itself? | 2 Pet 3:16 | skccab | 195455 | ||
Brad, I just wanted to commend you, you handled a difficult (but honest) question with much love and grace. Cheri |
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