Contradictions in the Bible?
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One has to realise that there are many different literary techniques used in the bible.
Not every poetic passage is literally true ditto the apocalyptic passages or the hyperbole used in prose.
A simple example.
John10:7 Therefore Jesus said again, “Very truly I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. 8 All who have come before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep have not listened to them. 9 I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved.[a] They will come in and go out, and find pasture. 10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
Jesus says he is ' the gate ' is he literally a wooden gate?
Or is he using a figure of speech.
In reading 5he Bible we have to be aware of the different forms of literature and to understand those different forms of literature.
Not every poetic passage is literally true ditto the apocalyptic passages or the hyperbole used in prose.
A simple example.
John10:7 Therefore Jesus said again, “Very truly I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. 8 All who have come before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep have not listened to them. 9 I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved.[a] They will come in and go out, and find pasture. 10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
Jesus says he is ' the gate ' is he literally a wooden gate?
Or is he using a figure of speech.
In reading 5he Bible we have to be aware of the different forms of literature and to understand those different forms of literature.
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I'm independent fundamental Bible Baptist as far as labels go.
But the main thing is taking scripture as it is. Not trying to impose on it your own agenda.
Like with an agnostic or atheist critiquing the bible. They assume supernatural can't happen before studying so chop scripture into pieces to suit there apriori assumptions.
And then you can get believers who see Genesis as entirely figurative, assuming evolution is true before studying.
Gotta let the bible speak and interpret itself.
But the main thing is taking scripture as it is. Not trying to impose on it your own agenda.
Like with an agnostic or atheist critiquing the bible. They assume supernatural can't happen before studying so chop scripture into pieces to suit there apriori assumptions.
And then you can get believers who see Genesis as entirely figurative, assuming evolution is true before studying.
Gotta let the bible speak and interpret itself.
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In response please note:
1. There are NO contradictions in the Holy Bible. It is the Word of God, and God does not contradict Himself.
2. God did in fact give each of the Gospel writers (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) exactly what to write, by divine inspiration. So God the Holy Spirit is the ultimate Author.
3. You will need to put each of the account in parallel columns, to get the whole picture. Even so there are things which have not been mentioned but may be legitimately assumed after looking at everything.
Hope this helps.
1. There are NO contradictions in the Holy Bible. It is the Word of God, and God does not contradict Himself.
2. God did in fact give each of the Gospel writers (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) exactly what to write, by divine inspiration. So God the Holy Spirit is the ultimate Author.
3. You will need to put each of the account in parallel columns, to get the whole picture. Even so there are things which have not been mentioned but may be legitimately assumed after looking at everything.
Hope this helps.
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You have witnesses to the event, Matthew, Mark, Luke, John. Many more, that are not recorded and some that are like Peter in 1, 2 Peter
However, If you see each Gospel writer, has the same exact, close to exact testimony, then it is more likely not true. What?????????
We all are viewing this event and each person will remember a little differently than the other person. These accounts are their views they saw, and reported. They are not the same exact views of the others. Yet, seeing the same sight each saw and tell us all about this good news for salvation to be given us, in the risen Christ, not the dead Christ. Christ went willingly to death once, to reconcile us as forgiven by his Father forever. So we can be thankful and ask Father for the new life in the risen Christ to lead us new as born again by God who simply loves us all. Otherwise, going to that cross willingly was in Vain. And until one finalizes it was for them along with everyone else, one will not see new life, if one does (even doubts) not believe, by God they are forgiven by God in Son for them. One will not see the new life offered them, Why? These, people would be too busy trying to remain forgiven by not believing they are forgiven by God. These get caught up in doing Law and can't do it perfectly ever. But Son did that for us all to believe, receive and see
And please see these verses below in any version you wish, thank you
Hebrews 10:10-12
Authorized (King James) Version
10 By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.
11 And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins: 12 but this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God;
However, If you see each Gospel writer, has the same exact, close to exact testimony, then it is more likely not true. What?????????
We all are viewing this event and each person will remember a little differently than the other person. These accounts are their views they saw, and reported. They are not the same exact views of the others. Yet, seeing the same sight each saw and tell us all about this good news for salvation to be given us, in the risen Christ, not the dead Christ. Christ went willingly to death once, to reconcile us as forgiven by his Father forever. So we can be thankful and ask Father for the new life in the risen Christ to lead us new as born again by God who simply loves us all. Otherwise, going to that cross willingly was in Vain. And until one finalizes it was for them along with everyone else, one will not see new life, if one does (even doubts) not believe, by God they are forgiven by God in Son for them. One will not see the new life offered them, Why? These, people would be too busy trying to remain forgiven by not believing they are forgiven by God. These get caught up in doing Law and can't do it perfectly ever. But Son did that for us all to believe, receive and see
And please see these verses below in any version you wish, thank you
Hebrews 10:10-12
Authorized (King James) Version
10 By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.
11 And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins: 12 but this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God;
Of course there are contradictions in the Bible!
Contradiction (definition):
(1) a combination of statements, ideas, or features of a situation that are opposed to one another.
(2) the statement of a position opposite to one already made.
Example:
Proverbs 26:4–5 (NASB 2020): Do not answer a fool according to his foolishness,
Or you will also be like him.
Answer a fool as his foolishness deserves,
So that he will not be wise in his own eyes.
Something weird happened there; there is an obvious contradiction. It was intended.
Don’t hide it, ignore it, or pretend it isn’t important - in fact its close positioning informs us that the author meant for you to ponder the contradiction.
The genre of Proverbs is Wisdom Literature.
Readers can find wisdom in its sayings. There are times when one saying applies and times when the opposite saying fits better.
When we find something weird in the Bible; something that doesn’t seem to fit or appear to be a contradiction, it needs to be investigated.
Sometimes you’ll find an answer quickly, other times you might need to lay it aside and allow yourself time to find its intended meaning.
There even may be instances where you never fully understand, where by faith you accept the discrepancy and await the time when we will fully know (1 Cor. 13:12).
Contradiction (definition):
(1) a combination of statements, ideas, or features of a situation that are opposed to one another.
(2) the statement of a position opposite to one already made.
Example:
Proverbs 26:4–5 (NASB 2020): Do not answer a fool according to his foolishness,
Or you will also be like him.
Answer a fool as his foolishness deserves,
So that he will not be wise in his own eyes.
Something weird happened there; there is an obvious contradiction. It was intended.
Don’t hide it, ignore it, or pretend it isn’t important - in fact its close positioning informs us that the author meant for you to ponder the contradiction.
The genre of Proverbs is Wisdom Literature.
Readers can find wisdom in its sayings. There are times when one saying applies and times when the opposite saying fits better.
When we find something weird in the Bible; something that doesn’t seem to fit or appear to be a contradiction, it needs to be investigated.
Sometimes you’ll find an answer quickly, other times you might need to lay it aside and allow yourself time to find its intended meaning.
There even may be instances where you never fully understand, where by faith you accept the discrepancy and await the time when we will fully know (1 Cor. 13:12).
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Your NASB has a contradiction. Who did Elhanan kill? Did he kill Goliath or his brother?
2 Samuel 21:19 And there was war with the Philistines again at Gob, and Elhanan the son of Jaare-oregim the Bethlehemite killed Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam.
1 Chronicles 20:And there was war with the Philistines again, and Elhanan the son of Jair killed Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam.
2 Samuel 21:19 And there was war with the Philistines again at Gob, and Elhanan the son of Jaare-oregim the Bethlehemite killed Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam.
1 Chronicles 20:And there was war with the Philistines again, and Elhanan the son of Jair killed Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam.
Matthew 28:8 - "So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell His disciples."
Mark 16:8 - "Trembling and bewildered, the women went out and fled from the tomb. They said nothing to anyone, because they were afraid."
Describe the same emotions
The events are not written on a time line sequencually.
Mark 16:8 - "Trembling and bewildered, the women went out and fled from the tomb. They said nothing to anyone, because they were afraid."
Describe the same emotions
The events are not written on a time line sequencually.
google books answering bible contradictions pdf
https://www.amazon.com/Big-Book-Bib...ada901f1bbaa387c838c188d44e8f4b7&gad_source=1
https://www.jubilee-fellowship.com/documents/136BC.pdf
https://www.amazon.com/Big-Book-Bib...ada901f1bbaa387c838c188d44e8f4b7&gad_source=1
https://www.jubilee-fellowship.com/documents/136BC.pdf