Bible Contradictions

From Christ to Scripture: A Coherent Framework

Bible Contradictions, Canon, Dealing with Doubts, Inerrancy and Inspiration, Theology /

The justification for the Scriptural canon does not depend on circular reasoning nor on some arbitrary ecclesiastical decree. Rather, it rests on the person of Christ himself , and his commissioning of the apostles as Spirit-guided witnesses of his teaching. This framework provides a coherent epistemic justification of the canon that is consistent with the Protestant affirmation of sola scriptura.

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The Evidential Value of John’s Gospel to the Case for Christianity

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There is a vast array of evidences, both internal and external, that reveal that the fourth gospel is composed by an individual who is extremely well informed, close up to the facts, and habitually scrupulous. This lays the foundation for multiple lines of argument for the truth of Christianity.

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The Resurrection of Jesus: The Evidential Contribution of Luke-Acts

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Any discussion of the evidence for the resurrection must first ascertain what the original apostolic witnesses claimed and whether those claims are best explained by the resurrection, or by some alternative hypothesis.

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Are There Colossal Contradictions in the Gospels? A Reply to Rabbi Tovia Singer

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Though the alleged discrepancies offered by Rabbi Singer require some investigation to untangle, closer inspection — and more careful reading of the relevant texts — reveals the arguments to be unfounded. The solutions that I have offered to these challenges are not strained or forced harmonizations, but rather are suggested from within the texts themselves.

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Book Review: Jesus Christ Our Lord, by John Walvoord

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John Walvoord (1910-2002) was a past president of Dallas Theological Seminary (1952-1986) and a prolific author. He was probably best known for his advocacy of dispensational theology and of pre-tribulation ‘rapture’ theology with respect to eschatology. In his book, Jesus Christ Our Lord, Walvoord offers a systematic presentation of the person and work of Jesus Christ.

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A Reply to Bart Ehrman’s Defense of Jesus, Interrupted on the MythVision Podcast

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Multiple times throughout the podcast, Ehrman points out that it is possible to make nearly any two contradictory texts harmonize if you try hard enough. This is true, but it is likewise possible to make nearly any two complementary texts contradict if you try hard enough.

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On Matthew Hartke’s Five Reasons to Doubt the Resurrection

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Matthew L. Hartke is a former Christian who hosts the blog “Resurrection Review,” on which he analyzes and discusses the origins of Christianity. A correspondent recently brought to my attention an article posted on Hartke’s site, provocatively titled “Five Reasons to Doubt the Resurrection” and asked me if I could respond to it.

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The Historicity of the Feeding of the Five Thousand: An Appraisal of the Evidence

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It is one of the most iconic incidents in Jesus’ life. We are all familiar with the famous story of Jesus miraculously feeding the five thousand from five loaves and two fish, with no fewer than twelve basketfuls of leftovers. But just how historical is this story?

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