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You can trust the Bible

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

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You can trust the Bible

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  1. You can trust the Bible

  2. So far….

  3. Supposed Contradictions

  4. Supposed Contradictions • Many of us have heard this claim

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

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

  7. 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”

  8. 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”

  9. 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

  10. 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 • They ignore the responses

  11. How many angels were at the tomb?

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

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

  14. 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.

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. Who was Jesus? Carpenter or carpenter’s son?

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

  23. 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?

  24. 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.

  25. 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

  26. 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

  27. 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

  28. This is a common mistake people make

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

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

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

  32. 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”

  33. Where was Jesus when He healed the blind man?

  34. 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!”

  35. 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

  36. 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!”

  37. 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

  38. Solution:

  39. 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”.

  40. 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.

  41. 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.

  42. 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.

  43. 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.

  44. 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.

  45. What time was Jesus crucified?

  46. 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.

  47. 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 9am for Mark

  48. 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.

  49. 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 12pm Jesus wasn’t on the cross yet but still standing before Pilate on trial?

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