1st century Christianity in the 21st century
Who was at the empty tomb? Mary Magdalene? Was it Mary Magdalene and the other Mary? Or was it Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome? Is there a contradiction between Matthew 28:1, Mark 16:1, and John 20:1?
Continue reading “Which women went to the empty tomb? Answering the Atheist”Who was Joseph’s father? Matthew 1:16 says, “Jacob begat Joseph,” but Luke 3:23 says Joseph “was the son of Heli.” Is there a contradiction?
Continue reading “Who Really was Joseph’s Father? Answering The Atheist”Is God good to all, or just a few? Do Psalm 145:9 and Jeremiah 13:14 contradict?
Continue reading “Is God Good To All People Or Just A Few? Answering The Atheist”Answering The Atheist has been created to provide explanations to supposed contradictions put forth by opponents of the Bible. Readers are welcome and invited to submit alleged discrepancies in Scripture, whether you intend to illustrate the futility in believing the Bible (perhaps our atheist or agnostic friends), or you sincerely desire to have an apparent contradiction explained (Perhaps our Bible-believing friends).
Continue reading “Just Excuses Or Genuine Explanations? Answering The Atheist”If someone has firmly decided that the Bible is untrue and full of errors and discrepancies, convincing them otherwise becomes exceptionally difficult. There is little we can do to help them. Even if we adequately respond to a few supposed contradictions, opponents of the Bible have amassed a seemingly endless supply of apparent discrepancies. What is most unsettling to this writer is that Satan may gain victory over a child of God overwhelmed with a myriad of assumed inconsistencies. Thus, I have determined to begin this additional section in our weekly bulletin – Answering The Atheist.
Continue reading “Is The Bible Really Full of Errors? Answering The Atheist”