Does the Bible contradict itself? - Reader Poll (and discussion)

[Brakelite]

That sounds like an admission that the contradictions are there.
Your claim being that the contradictions don't "actually alter anything in the Bible’s
overarching theme, or in relation to God’s purpose for mankind on this earth".

We are in agreement, if that is the point.

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What 2 witnesses ever testify to any event and their testimony utterly perfectly the same. And no-one doubts that their testimony is prearranged.

 

[St. SteVen]

What 2 witnesses ever testify to any event and their testimony utterly perfectly the same. And no-one doubts that their testimony is prearranged.

I agree. Conflicting testimony is contradictory.
But the point is that most Christians claim there are no contradictions in the Bible.
Is that true, or false?

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[Wick Stick]

Maybe they had it right. ???

That's curious.
Perhaps much of Israelite religion was based on Amorite religion?

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They have a lot in common. I would guess that the two came from a common ancestor that split. Nobody hates each other quite like two factions that came from the same place.

The Calvinists and Arminians can testify to that.

 

[St. SteVen]

Discussion questions:
- Is it even possible that the Bible could contradict itself?
- Why would that be impossible?
- If it did contradict itself, would that be bad for the Bible?
- Does the Bible promise not to contradict itself?
- Would it be harmful to your faith if the Bible was found to be contradictory?
- Have you found some contradictions to discuss?

Atheists are not shy about discussing this subject. We could react to their claims.

contradictions in the bible list

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[amigo de christo]

Discussion questions:
- Is it even possible that the Bible could contradict itself?
- Why would that be impossible?
- If it did contradict itself, would that be bad for the Bible?
- Does the Bible promise not to contradict itself?
- Would it be harmful to your faith if the Bible was found to be contradictory?
- Have you found some contradictions to discuss?

Atheists are not shy about discussing this subject. We could react to their claims.

contradictions in the bible list

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what was the one thing the serpent did . he planted DOUBT into eves mind about WHAT GOD said .
Friend you aint fooling me . You come to plant doubts and to plant the ecumincal inclusive mindset to this people .
You already know what you TRULY beleive . St steven you aint fooling me but sadly rather have decieved yourself .
But there is hope my friend . BUT YOU NEED to grab ahold of this HOPE .
NOW get in that bible and start really learning for YOU . i will be praying for you . But on the path
you are now on , You are in deadly danger and sadly are a danger yourself .

 

[shepherdsword]

The bible only SEEMS to contradict itself. Once we untangle our warped and limited perspective we can see it for the truth it really is.

example:
Pr 26:4-5
Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.

 

[Jack]

Discussion questions:
- Is it even possible that the Bible could contradict itself?
- Why would that be impossible?
- If it did contradict itself, would that be bad for the Bible?
- Does the Bible promise not to contradict itself?
- Would it be harmful to your faith if the Bible was found to be contradictory?
- Have you found some contradictions to discuss?

Atheists are not shy about discussing this subject. We could react to their claims.

contradictions in the bible list

Is there anything in the Bible you believe is God's written Word? Anything?

 

[Hillsage]

Discussion questions:
- Is it even possible that the Bible could contradict itself?

- Why would that be possible?
That's like asking; Can 'the church' of Jesus himself, contradict itself? Hell yes!!!

REFORM DOCTRINE: Arminian doctrine, and Patristic Universalism can all be supported by scripture. It depends which way you view things. The WRITERS/TRANSLATORS/INTERPRETERS of the NASB were largely Reform and the writers/translators of the NIV were largely Arminian -- hence the differences of some of the verses throughout the entire Bible, especially the New Testament.

Now add thousands of years of denominational and doctrinal influences to that equation.

- If it did contradict itself, would that be bad for the Bible?

1CO 13:11 When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.

Been "bad" enough around here IN MY OPINION.

- Does the Bible promise not to contradict itself?

Jeremiah 8:8 is proof enough. If it shouldn't be in the bible then it's contradicting. If it should be in the bible, then it's contradicting.

- Would it be harmful to your faith if the Bible was found to be contradictory?

I believe it harmful to all children who are lacking the Fundaspiritual anointing that says we have to have for dead and dark "letter" to be more clearly seen with "a light".

2PE 1:19 We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:
20 Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.

Way too much "PRIVATE" stuff going on in my opinion .

- Have you found some contradictions to discuss?

Atheists are not shy about discussing this subject. We could react to their claims.

contradictions in the bible list

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Went to your URL above. Found out the first two listed verses were in my 'personal commentary' for individual bible verses.
@St. SteVen

 

[Hillsage]

Is there anything in the Bible you believe is God's written Word? Anything?

Of course. But it was only 'man written'. But it was in reference two a couple of stone tablets.....which were broken. Pretty sure no one has a piece of that 'written' word from the hand of God.

 

[St. SteVen]

Pretty sure no one has a piece of that written word though.

Imagine what that would be worth on the relics market.

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[St. SteVen]

Imagine what that would be worth on the relics market.

Seems like they wouldn't have broken into that many pieces.
Too bad SuperGlue wasn't invented yet. - LOL

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[Hillsage]

Seems like they wouldn't have broken into that many pieces.
Too bad SuperGlue wasn't invented yet. - LOL

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I believe the closest God came to letting anyone claim anything written was personally from GOD, was when Jesus wrote in the dirt. And he was probably writing down their stone-able secret sins. And they 'damned' sure weren't going to tell anyone was written when Jesus looked at them. I believe God made sure anything else written by man could never be attributed to His hand. And today we know why.....for God's sake...just look what men have written.

 

[Behold]

Discussion questions:
- Is it even possible that the Bible could contradict itself?

Not a real one.

- Why would that be impossible?

Because "God preserves His word".

- Does the Bible promise not to contradict itself?

The Bible claims...>"thy word is Truth".

Atheists are not shy about discussing this subject.

What type of Christian would give any support to or place any value upon the opinions of an Atheist, regarding How they view the bible.?

A weak analogy would be....to give support and value to a Pro-Abortion Activist's POV, as they explain how a baby in its mother's womb, at 9 months developed, is ""not really a baby.""

So....Never ask Crazy for advice.......is my advice.. and the worst type of crazy is "religious" crazy, as these people will blow up abortion clinics and try to "Kill all Jews" for their "allah".

 

[Jack]

Of course. But it was only 'man written'. But it was in reference two a couple of stone tablets.....which were broken. Pretty sure no one has a piece of that 'written' word from the hand of God.

I was asking stevie. He doesn't seem to have a clue. But since you replied, you should know the Bible is being fulfilled right under your nose.

 

[Hillsage]

I was asking stevie. He doesn't seem to have a clue. But since you replied, you should know the Bible is being fulfilled right under your nose.

@St. SteVen sent a 'laughing out loud' emoji to my post. I gathered that he understood correctly what I was saying. But I am still concerned with you.

MAT 4:4 But he answered and said, It is written/GRAPHO, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word/RHEMA that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.

Do you know what this verse is saying? There is a difference between a written/GRAPHO word and a spoken word/RHEMA from the very mouth of God. It is a 'present tense' spoken word that is 'living' or 'life giving'. But after that living word is spoken it's not His word when it gets written by YOUR HAND, it is YOUR word. You appear to be pushing a literal bread book understanding of a spiritual word from God.

Do you know why one translation was called THE KING JAMES VERSION???? He influenced it. There is no written GOD'S VERSION and never has been.

YOU CAN NOT GIVE ANYONE A TRANSLATED AND INTERPRETED BY MAN BIBLE, AND DECLARE IT IS WRITTEN BY GOD.

 

[Jack]

@St. SteVen sent a 'laughing out loud' emoji to my post. I gathered that he understood correctly what I was saying. But I am still concerned with you.

MAT 4:4 But he answered and said, It is written/GRAPHO, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word/RHEMA that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.

Do you know what this verse is saying? There is a difference between a written/GRAPHO word and a spoken word/RHEMA from the very mouth of God. It is a 'present tense' spoken word that is 'living' or 'life giving'. But after that living word is spoken it's not His word when it gets written by YOUR HAND, it is YOUR word. You appear to be pushing a literal bread book understanding of a spiritual word from God.

Do you know why one translation was called THE KING JAMES VERSION???? He influenced it. There is no written GOD'S VERSION and never has been.

YOU CAN NOT GIVE ANYONE A TRANSLATED AND INTERPRETED BY MAN BIBLE, AND DECLARE IT IS WRITTEN BY GOD.

Do you know why all English Bibles declare Jesus to be God and Hell to be everlasting?

 

[Hillsage]

Do you know why all English Bibles declare Jesus to be God and Hell to be everlasting

Quote me your verses in Youngs Literal Translation. 1 for each would be fine.

 

[Jack]

Quote me your verses in Youngs Literal Translation.

Be specific.

 

[Hillsage]

Be specific.

Do an emoji check on your last post. Our brother Stevie got it. So you might HUMBLY ask him why he posted it. Seems like the “christian” thing to do, at this point.

 

[Jack]

Do an emoji check on your last post. Our brother Stevie got it. So you might HUMBLY ask him why he posted it. Seems like the “christian” thing to do, at this point.

I want YOU to be specific! What are you referring to? Jesus is God? Hell is forever"? If you need stevie's help you're in DEEP trouble.