1st century Christianity in the 21st century
Was David afraid of or friendly with Achish (1 Samuel 21:12; 1 Samuel 27:3; 29:6)? Is there a contradiction?
Continue reading “Did David Fear Or Befriend Achish? Answering The Atheist”Inquiry: Traditionally, the Ten Commandments are known as the commandments stated in Exodus 20:1-17. In Exodus 34:1-2, Moses is told to get another set of tablets to rewrite what was on the first tablets. In Exodus 34:10-26, Moses was told a number [ten] of things of what to and not to do. In Exodus 34:27-28, God tells Moses to write the words he told him on those very tablets and name them the Ten Commandments. These aren’t the same commandments in Exodus 20. Is there a contradiction?
Continue reading “Two Versions Of The Ten Commandments? Answering The Atheist”Complaint:
Does hell exist? Some texts say that those who don’t go to heaven are tormented forever in hell (Daniel 12:2; Matthew 13:41-42; 18:8-9; 22:13; 25:41, 46; Mark 9:43-48; Luke 16:22-24; John 5:28-29; 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9; Revelation 14:10-11; 20:10, 14-15). Some verses say those who don’t go to heaven just die (Deuteronomy 29:20; Psalm 1:4-6; 34:16; 37:1-2, 20; 69:28; Proverbs 10:25; 24:20; Obadiah 1:16; Romans 6:21, 23; 1 Corinthians 3:17; 2 Corinthians 2:15; Galatians 6:8; Philippians 3:18-19; James 1:15; 4:12; 5:20). Some verses say that everyone goes to heaven after they die (1 Corinthians 15:22; 1 Timothy 4:10; 1 John 2:2). Is there a contradiction?
When was the last time that Samuel saw Saul? Was it after he hacked Agag to pieces (1 Samuel 15:35) or when Saul prophesied naked (1 Samuel 19:24)? Is there a contradiction?
Continue reading “When did Samuel last see Saul? Answering the Atheist”Should the gospel be preached to everyone? Some verses say it should be (Matthew 28:19; Mark 16:15; Acts 8:25; 15:3; 22:21; 28:28), but others say it should not be given to Gentiles or Samaritans (Matthew 10:5-6; 15:24; Acts 16:6). Is there a contradiction?
Continue reading “Is the gospel for all? Answering the Atheist”Did the Samaritans accept Jesus? Luke 9:52-53 says no, but John 4:39-40 says yes. Is there a contradiction?
Continue reading “Did the Samaritans accept Jesus? Answering the Atheist”Who may offer sacrifices to God? Leviticus 17:1-5 and Numbers 18:6-8 say that only Levites may do so, but 1 Samuel 1:1-2, 20 and 7:7-9 show that non-Levites may also do so away from the tabernacle. Is there a contradiction?
Continue reading “Who may offer sacrifices to God? Answering the Atheist”How should Sabbath-breakers be punished? Should they be exiled (Exodus 31:14), or killed (Exodus 31:14; 31:15; 35:2; Numbers 15:32-36)? Is there a contradiction?
Continue reading “What is the punishment for Sabbath breaking? Answering the Atheist”Is it necessary to keep the Sabbath? Some verses say yes (Exodus 16:29; 20:8; 31:13-15; 34:21; 35:2; Leviticus 19:3, 30; 23:3; Numbers 15;32, 36; Deuteronomy 5:12; Isaiah 56:2), but others say no (Isaiah 1:13; Matthew 12:2; John 5:16; Romans 14:5; Colossians 2:16). Is there a contradiction?
Continue reading “Do you need to keep the Sabbath? Answering the Atheist”Does righteousness come from following the Law? Luke 1:6 says that Zecharias and Elizabeth were righteous because they followed all of God’s commandments, but Galatians 2:21 indicates that righteousness does not come from the Law. Is there a contradiction?
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