Alleged Bible Contradictions and Problems, Lesson 1

Psalm 119:160

Concerns about Biblical Inerrancy

• Some Christian leaders claim the Bible contains errors
• Contradictions and factual inaccuracies are cited as evidence
• The stance of intellectual honesty versus the integrity of the Bible

Implications of a Divided Bible

• The impact of believing in a Bible with errors
• Quotes about Biblical inerrancy
• The analogy of trust in government leaders to trust in the Bible

The Importance of Inerrancy for Salvation

• Trust in the Bible’s truthfulness is linked to trust in God’s promise of salvation
• The different approaches of inerrantists and errantists to problem passages
• Doctor Charles Ryrie’s illustration of trust in the Bible versus doubt

Scriptural Basis for Inerrancy

• Scriptures affirming the truth and flawlessness of God’s word
• Psalm 119:160, Proverbs 30:5, and John 17:17

Addressing Alleged Contradictions

• Examples of perceived contradictions in the Bible
• Matthew 23:35 and 2 Chronicles 24:20-21
• Matthew 27:9-10 and Zechariah 11:12-13, Jeremiah 19:1-6
• Mark 1:2-3 and Malachi 3:1, Isaiah 40:3
• Mark 2:26 and 1 Samuel 21:1

Additional New Testament Issues

• Acts 7:4 and Genesis 11:26, 32
• Acts 7:6 and Genesis 15:13, Galatians 3:17, Exodus 12:40

Reconciling Differences in Numbers

• Acts 7:14 and Genesis 46:27, Exodus 1:5
• Different solutions for the discrepancy in numbers
• Acts 7:15-16 and Genesis 49, Genesis 33:19

Conclusion: The Reliability of the Bible

• Summarizing the defense of Biblical inerrancy
• The importance of trusting in the truth of God's word
• Final thoughts on the approach to problem passages and the character of God

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