1st century Christianity in the 21st century
Inquiry: Was David a man of war before he fought Goliath? 1 Samuel 16:18 says that he was, but 1 Samuel 17:33 says he wasn’t. Is there a contradiction?
Continue reading “Was David a Man of War? Answering the Atheist”Inquiry: When was king Jabin killed? Was he killed by Joshua (Joshua 11:1, 10-11) or was it 120 years after Joshua’s death (Judges 1:1; 3:11, 30; 4:2, 24)? Is there a contradiction?
Continue reading “Who killed king Jabin and when? Answering the Atheist”How many Philistine foreskins did David buy his first wife with? Was it 100 (2 Samuel 3:14) or 200 (1 Samuel 18:27)? Is there a contradiction?
Continue reading “100 or 200 Philistine foreskin? The truth about David’s dowry – Answering the Atheist”Does every man sin? Some Bible passages say that every one sins (1 Kings 8:46; 2 Chronicles 6:36; Proverbs 20:9; Ecclesiates 7:20; 1 John 1:8-10), yet some passages say that those who are born of God do not and cannot sin (1 John 3:9). Is there a contradiction?
Continue reading “Does every man sin? Answering the Atheist”In 1 Kings 7:23, the Bible talks about building a circular structure (bronze sea). The diameter from rim to rim is noted as 10 cubits, so with our knowledge of Pi today, the circumference should be 31.416 cubits (10xPi). However, the text says the circumference is 30 cubits. Is there a contradiction?
Continue reading “The Circumference of the Sea – Answering the Atheist”How many beatitudes were in the Sermon on the Mount? Matthew 5:3-11 and Luke 6:20-23 differ drastically. Is there a contradiction?
Continue reading “How many Beatitudes? Answering the Atheist”Who killed Saul? 1 Samuel 31:4-6 says that Saul killed himself. However, 2 Samuel 1:9-10 says that a young Amalekite man killed him. Is there a contradiction?
Continue reading “Who really killed king Saul? Answering the Atheist”What was Jesus’ prediction regarding Peter’s denial? Matthew 26:34 says, “…Verily I say unto thee, that this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.” But Mark 14:30 says, “…Verily I say unto thee, that this day, even in this night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice.” Is there a contradiction?
Continue reading “Did the rooster crow once or twice? Answering the Atheist”The Bible says, “And no one hath ascended up to heaven, but He that came down from heaven, even the Son of Man which is in heaven” (John 3:13). However, we also read, “And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, there appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven” (2 Kings 2:11). Is there a contradiction?
Continue reading “Has anyone ever ascended into heaven? Answering the Atheist”How did Judas die? Did he hang himself (Matthew 27:5) or did he fall, his midsection bursting open (Acts 1:18)? Is there a contradiction?
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