You can trust the Bible So far Supposed

You can trust the Bible

So far….

Supposed Contradictions

Supposed Contradictions Many of us have heard this claim

Supposed Contradictions Many of us have heard this claim “The Bible is full of contradictions”

Supposed Contradictions Many of us have heard this claim “The Bible is full of contradictions” How should we respond?

Supposed Contradictions Many of us have heard this claim “The Bible is full of contradictions” How should we respond? “Please give me your BEST example”

Supposed Contradictions Many of us have heard this claim “The Bible is full of contradictions” How should we respond? “Please give me your BEST example”

Supposed Contradictions Many of us have heard this claim “The Bible is full of contradictions” How should we respond? “Please give me your BEST example” Quantity over quality

Supposed Contradictions Many of us have heard this claim “The Bible is full of contradictions” How should we respond? “Please give me your BEST example” Quantity They over quality ignore the responses

How many angels were at the tomb?

How many angels were at the tomb? Matthew 28: 1– 8 (NKJV) 1 Now after the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. 2 And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat on it. 3 His countenance was like lightning, and his clothing as white as snow. 4 And the guards shook for fear of him, and became like dead men. 5 But the angel answered and said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. 6 He is not here; for He is risen, as He said…

How many angels were at the tomb? Matthew 28: 1– 8 (NKJV) 1 Now after the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. 2 And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat on it. 3 His countenance was like lightning, and his clothing as white as snow. 4 And the guards shook for fear of him, and became like dead men. 5 But the angel answered and said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. 6 He is not here; for He is risen, as He said… It appears there was only one angel

How many angels were at the tomb? John 20: 11– 12 (NKJV) But Mary stood outside by the tomb weeping, and as she wept she stooped down and looked into the tomb. And she saw two angels in white sitting, one at the head and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain.

How many angels were at the tomb? John 20: 11– 12 (NKJV) But Mary stood outside by the tomb weeping, and as she wept she stooped down and looked into the tomb. And she saw two angels in white sitting, one at the head and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain. John says there were two angels

How many angels were at the tomb? John 20: 11– 12 (NKJV) But Mary stood outside by the tomb weeping, and as she wept she stooped down and looked into the tomb. And she saw two angels in white sitting, one at the head and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain. John says there were two angels Solution – this is not a contradiction, just further info

How many angels were at the tomb? John 20: 11– 12 (NKJV) But Mary stood outside by the tomb weeping, and as she wept she stooped down and looked into the tomb. And she saw two angels in white sitting, one at the head and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain. John says there were two angels Solution – this is not a contradiction, just further info Matthew never says there was ONLY one

How many angels were at the tomb? John 20: 11– 12 (NKJV) But Mary stood outside by the tomb weeping, and as she wept she stooped down and looked into the tomb. And she saw two angels in white sitting, one at the head and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain. John says there were two angels Solution – this is not a contradiction, just further info Matthew never says there was ONLY one We do this all the time in normal conversation

How many angels were at the tomb? John 20: 11– 12 (NKJV) But Mary stood outside by the tomb weeping, and as she wept she stooped down and looked into the tomb. And she saw two angels in white sitting, one at the head and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain. John says there were two angels Solution – this is not a contradiction, just further info Matthew never says there was ONLY one We do this all the time in normal conversation Matthew is simply more interested in the angel seated on the stone. John speaks of two inside the tomb.

How many angels were at the tomb? John 20: 11– 12 (NKJV) But Mary stood outside by the tomb weeping, and as she wept she stooped down and looked into the tomb. And she saw two angels in white sitting, one at the head and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain. John says there were two angels Solution – this is not a contradiction, just further info Matthew never says there was ONLY one We do this all the time in normal conversation Matthew is simply more interested in the angel seated on the stone. John speaks of two inside the tomb. There could have been 3 plausibly.

Who was Jesus? Carpenter or carpenter’s son?

Who was Jesus? Carpenter or carpenter’s son? Peter Jennings (famous news anchor from 1983 -2005) asked this in “The Search For Jesus”

Who was Jesus? Carpenter or carpenter’s son? Peter Jennings (famous news anchor from 1983 -2005) asked this in “The Search For Jesus” Matthew 13: 55 (NKJV) Is this not the carpenter’s son? Is not His mother called Mary? And His brothers James, Joses, Simon, and Judas?

Who was Jesus? Carpenter or carpenter’s son? Peter Jennings (famous news anchor from 1983 -2005) asked this in “The Search For Jesus” Matthew 13: 55 (NKJV) Is this not the carpenter’s son? Is not His mother called Mary? And His brothers James, Joses, Simon, and Judas? Mark 6: 3 (NKJV) Is this not the carpenter, the Son of Mary, and brother of James, Joses, Judas, and Simon? And are not His sisters here with us? ” So they were offended at Him.

Who was Jesus? Carpenter or carpenter’s son? Peter Jennings (famous news anchor from 1983 -2005) asked this in “The Search For Jesus” Matthew 13: 55 (NKJV) Is this not the carpenter’s son? Is not His mother called Mary? And His brothers James, Joses, Simon, and Judas? Mark 6: 3 (NKJV) Is this not the carpenter, the Son of Mary, and brother of James, Joses, Judas, and Simon? And are not His sisters here with us? ” So they were offended at Him. Further info not contradiction

Who was Jesus? Carpenter or carpenter’s son? Peter Jennings (famous news anchor from 1983 -2005) asked this in “The Search For Jesus” Matthew 13: 55 (NKJV) Is this not the carpenter’s son? Is not His mother called Mary? And His brothers James, Joses, Simon, and Judas? Mark 6: 3 (NKJV) Is this not the carpenter, the Son of Mary, and brother of James, Joses, Judas, and Simon? And are not His sisters here with us? ” So they were offended at Him. Further info not contradiction Why would he use such obviously poor reasoning

Who was Jesus? Carpenter or carpenter’s son? Peter Jennings (famous news anchor from 1983 -2005) asked this in “The Search For Jesus” Matthew 13: 55 (NKJV) Is this not the carpenter’s son? Is not His mother called Mary? And His brothers James, Joses, Simon, and Judas? Mark 6: 3 (NKJV) Is this not the carpenter, the Son of Mary, and brother of James, Joses, Judas, and Simon? And are not His sisters here with us? ” So they were offended at Him. Further info not contradiction Why would he use such obviously poor reasoning “Don't be confused that my interest in religion, faith, and spirituality is driven by any sense of faith or spirituality of my own. ” – Peter Jennings

This is a common mistake people make

This is a Easily common mistake people make fixed by checking the passage carefully

This is a common mistake people make Easily fixed by checking the passage carefully Further info not contradiction

This is a common mistake people make Easily fixed by checking the passage carefully Further info not contradiction A Tale of Two Cities

This is a common mistake people make Easily fixed by checking the passage carefully Further info not contradiction A Tale of Two Cities “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times”

Where was Jesus when He healed the blind man?

Where was Jesus when He healed the blind man? Luke 18: 35– 39 (NKJV) Then it happened, as He was coming near Jericho, that a certain blind man sat by the road begging. And hearing a multitude passing by, he asked what it meant. So they told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by. And he cried out, saying, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Then those who went before warned him that he should be quiet; but he cried out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”

Where was Jesus when He healed the blind man? Luke 18: 35– 39 (NKJV) Then it happened, as He was coming near Jericho, that a certain blind man sat by the road begging. And hearing a multitude passing by, he asked what it meant. So they told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by. And he cried out, saying, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Then those who went before warned him that he should be quiet; but he cried out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” He was on his way to Jericho

Mark 10: 46– 47 (NKJV) Now they came to Jericho. As He went out of Jericho with His disciples and a great multitude, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the road begging. And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”

Mark 10: 46– 47 (NKJV) Now they came to Jericho. As He went out of Jericho with His disciples and a great multitude, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the road begging. And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” He was on his way OUT of Jericho

Solution:

Solution: A German Archaeologist excavated around Jericho in 1807 -1809. He discovered that in Jesus’ day there were, what was called, “the twin cities of Jericho”.

Solution: A German Archaeologist excavated around Jericho in 1807 -1809. He discovered that in Jesus’ day there were, what was called, “the twin cities of Jericho”. The old Jericho had been destroyed but was still there.

Solution: A German Archaeologist excavated around Jericho in 1807 -1809. He discovered that in Jesus’ day there were, what was called, “the twin cities of Jericho”. The old Jericho had been destroyed but was still there. other city was newly rebuilt by the Romans.

Solution: A German Archaeologist excavated around Jericho in 1807 -1809. He discovered that in Jesus’ day there were, what was called, “the twin cities of Jericho”. The old Jericho had been destroyed but was still there. The other city was newly rebuilt by the Romans. So, there were two Jerichos, right next to each other.

Solution: A German Archaeologist excavated around Jericho in 1807 -1809. He discovered that in Jesus’ day there were, what was called, “the twin cities of Jericho”. The old Jericho had been destroyed but was still there. The other city was newly rebuilt by the Romans. So, there were two Jerichos, right next to each other. Jesus was on His way out of one and into the other.

Solution: A German Archaeologist excavated around Jericho in 1807 -1809. He discovered that in Jesus’ day there were, what was called, “the twin cities of Jericho”. The old Jericho had been destroyed but was still there. The other city was newly rebuilt by the Romans. So, there were two Jerichos, right next to each other. Jesus was on His way out of one and into the other. The critics have erred not knowing enough history.

What time was Jesus crucified?

What time was Jesus crucified? Mark 15: 24– 25 (NKJV) And when they crucified Him, they divided His garments, casting lots for them to determine what every man should take. Now it was the third hour, and they crucified Him.

What time was Jesus crucified? Mark 15: 24– 25 (NKJV) And when they crucified Him, they divided His garments, casting lots for them to determine what every man should take. Now it was the third hour, and they crucified Him. That makes it 9 am for Mark

John 19: 14– 16 (NKJV) Now it was the Preparation Day of the Passover, and about the sixth hour. And he said to the Jews, “Behold your King!” But they cried out, “Away with Him, away with Him! Crucify Him!” Pilate said to them, “Shall I crucify your King? ” The chief priests answered, “We have no king but Caesar!” Then he delivered Him to them to be crucified. Then they took Jesus and led Him away.

John 19: 14– 16 (NKJV) Now it was the Preparation Day of the Passover, and about the sixth hour. And he said to the Jews, “Behold your King!” But they cried out, “Away with Him, away with Him! Crucify Him!” Pilate said to them, “Shall I crucify your King? ” The chief priests answered, “We have no king but Caesar!” Then he delivered Him to them to be crucified. Then they took Jesus and led Him away. Is John saying that at 12 pm Jesus wasn’t on the cross yet but still standing before Pilate on trial?

Solution:

Solution: Mark was at 6 am. referring to the Jewish time system starting

Solution: Mark was referring to the Jewish time system starting at 6 am. John was referring to the Roman time system whose day began at 12 am.

Solution: Mark was referring to the Jewish time system starting at 6 am. John was referring to the Roman time system whose day began at 12 am. The 6 th hour would then refer to 6 am

Solution: Mark was referring to the Jewish time system starting at 6 am. John was referring to the Roman time system whose day began at 12 am. The 6 th hour would then refer to 6 am No contradiction.

Solution: Mark was referring to the Jewish time system starting at 6 am. John was referring to the Roman time system whose day began at 12 am. The 6 th hour would then refer to 6 am No contradiction. The TRIAL before Pilate was at 6 am after Jewish trials through the night

Solution: Mark was referring to the Jewish time system starting at 6 am. John was referring to the Roman time system whose day began at 12 am. The 6 th hour would then refer to 6 am No contradiction. The TRIAL before Pilate was at 6 am after Jewish trials through the night The Crucifixion was at 9 am

How did Judas die? Was it hanging or gutting?

How did Judas die? Was it hanging or gutting? Matthew 27: 5 (NKJV) Then he threw down the pieces of silver in the temple and departed, and went and hanged himself.

How did Judas die? Was it hanging or gutting? Matthew 27: 5 (NKJV) Then he threw down the pieces of silver in the temple and departed, and went and hanged himself. He hung himself

How did Judas die? Was it hanging or gutting? Matthew 27: 5 (NKJV) Then he threw down the pieces of silver in the temple and departed, and went and hanged himself. He hung himself Acts 1: 18 (NKJV) Now this man purchased a field with the wages of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst open in the middle and all his entrails gushed out.

How did Judas die? Was it hanging or gutting? Matthew 27: 5 (NKJV) Then he threw down the pieces of silver in the temple and departed, and went and hanged himself. He hung himself Acts 1: 18 (NKJV) Now this man purchased a field with the wages of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst open in the middle and all his entrails gushed out. Did he fall?

Solution: Both stories are true

Solution: Both 3 Options: stories are true

Solution: Both stories 3 Options: 1. the rope broke are true

Solution: Both stories 3 Options: 1. the rope broke 2. the branch broke are true

Solution: Both stories 3 Options: 1. the rope broke 2. the branch broke 3. someone cut him are true down and he fell

Genesis 1 and 2 are contradictory accounts

Genesis Gen 1 1 and 2 are contradictory accounts says

Genesis 1 and 2 are contradictory Gen 1 says Trees made on day 3 accounts

Genesis 1 and 2 are contradictory accounts Gen 1 says Trees made on day 3 On day 6, animals then Adam and Eve

Genesis 1 and 2 are contradictory accounts Gen 1 says Trees made on day 3 On day 6, animals then Adam and Eve Genesis 2 says

Genesis 1 and 2 are contradictory accounts Gen 1 says Trees made on day 3 On day 6, animals then Adam and Eve Genesis 2 says God makes Adam

Genesis 1 and 2 are contradictory accounts Gen 1 says Trees made on day 3 On day 6, animals then Adam and Eve Genesis 2 says God makes Adam Then the Garden (plants and trees in it)

Genesis 1 and 2 are contradictory accounts Gen 1 says Trees made on day 3 On day 6, animals then Adam and Eve Genesis 2 says God makes Adam Then the Garden (plants and trees in it) Then the beasts of the field

Genesis 1 and 2 are contradictory accounts Gen 1 says Trees made on day 3 On day 6, animals then Adam and Eve Genesis 2 says God makes Adam Then the Garden (plants and trees in it) Then the beasts of the field Then Eve

Solution:

Solution: They are complimentary

Solution: They are complimentary Gen 1 is a general account of all of creation

Solution: They are complimentary Gen 1 is a general account of all of creation Gen 2 is a more detailed account of day 6

Solution: They are complimentary Gen 1 is a general account of all of creation Gen 2 is a more detailed account of day 6 The trees and animals made on day 6 in the garden were merely examples, for Adam, of all that God had made

Solution: They are complimentary Gen 1 is a general account of all of creation Gen 2 is a more detailed account of day 6 The trees and animals made on day 6 in the garden were merely examples, for Adam, of all that God had made Only certain samples were made

Solution: They are complimentary Gen 1 is a general account of all of creation Gen 2 is a more detailed account of day 6 The trees and animals made on day 6 in the garden were merely examples, for Adam, of all that God had made Only certain samples were made Beasts of the field

Solution: They are complimentary Gen 1 is a general account of all of creation Gen 2 is a more detailed account of day 6 The trees and animals made on day 6 in the garden were merely examples, for Adam, of all that God had made Only certain samples were made Beasts of the field Trees that produce fruit

When was God’s Hebrew “yada” – 1 1 name known? to know by experience Sam 2: 18, 3: 1 – Samuel knew about Yahweh Samuel 2: 18 (NASB 95)18 Now Samuel was ministering before the LORD, as a boy wearing a linen ephod. 1 Samuel 3: 1 (NASB 95)1 Now the boy Samuel was ministering to the LORD before Eli. And word from the LORD was rare in those days, visions were infrequent. 1 Samuel 3: 7 (NASB 95) Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, nor had the word of the LORD yet been revealed to him.