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Friday, 14 December 2012

Contradiction In New Testament (Part 4)

Contradiction In New Testament (Part 4)

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Contradiction In New Testament (Part 4)
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1- The moneychangers incident occurred at the end of Jesus’ career. [Matthew 21:11-12]
The moneychangers incident occurred at the beginning of Jesus’ career. [John 2:11-15]

2- Zacharias was the son of Jehoida, the priest. 2 Chr.24:20]
Jesus said that Zacharias was the son of Barachias. Matthew23:35.
(Note: The name Barachias or Barachiah does not appear in the OT.)

3- The coming of the kingdom will be accompanied by signs and miracles. [Matthew24:29-33; Mark13:24-29]
It will not be accompanied by signs and miracles since it occurs from within. [Luke17:20-21]

4- The kingdom was prepared from the beginning. [Matthew25:34]
Jesus said that he was going to go and prepare the kingdom. [John14:2-3]

5- The ascension took place while the disciples were seated together at a table. [Mark16:14-19]
The ascension took place outdoors at Bethany. [Luke24:50-51]
The ascension took place outdoors at Matthew Olive. [Acts 1:9-12]

6- The holy spirit was with John from before he was born. [Luke1:15-41
The holy spirit was with Elizabeth before John’s birth. [Luke1:41]
The holy spirit was with Zechariah. [Luke1:67]
The holy spirit was with Simeon. [Luke2:25]
The holy spirit is obtained by asking. [Luke11:13]
The holy spirit did not come into the world until after Jesus had departed. [John7:39; John16:7; Acts 1:3-8]

7- Sometimes God is responsible for unbelief. [2 Thes.2:11-12]
Sometimes Jesus is responsible for unbelief. [Mark4:11-12]
The devil causes unbelief. [Luke8:12]

8- Whoever hates his brother is a murderer. [1 John3:15]
If anyone claims to love God but hates his brother, he is a liar. [1 John4:20]
No one can be a disciple of Jesus unless he hates his brother. [Luke14:26]

9- Believers do not come into judgment. [John5:24]
All people come into judgment. [Matthew12:36; 2 Corinthians5:10; Hebrews9:27; 1 Peter1:17; Jude 14,15; Revelations20:12-13]

10- Jesus says that, if he bears witness to himself, his testimony is true. [John8:14]
Jesus says that, if he bears witness to himself, his testimony is not true. [John5:31]

11- Men can choose whether or not to believe. [John5:38-47]
Only God chooses who will believe. [John6:44]

12- None of Jesus’ followers would be lost. [John10:27-29]
Some of Jesus’ followers would be lost. [1 Timothy 4:1]

13- Jesus is the ruling prince of this world. [Revelations1:5]
The prince of this world will be cast out. [John12:31]

14- Jesus says all men will be saved. [John3:17]
Only 144,000 virgin men will be saved. [Revelations 14:1-4]

15- God wants all men to be saved. [1 Timothy2:3-4; 2 Peter 3:9]
God does not want all men to be saved. [John12:40]

16- Peter asks Jesus where he is going. [John13:36]
Thomas asks Jesus where he is going. [John14:5]
Jesus said that no one asked where he was going. [John16:5]

17- Jesus lost only one disciple. [John17:12]
Jesus lost no disciples. [John18:9]

18- Jesus came into the world to bear witness to the truth. [John18:37]
The truth has always been evident. [Romans1:18-20]

19- During his first resurrection appearance, Jesus gave his disciples the holy spirit. [John20:22]
The holy spirit was given to the disciples after his ascension. [Acts 1:3-8]

20- The world could not contain all that could be written of Jesus. [John21:25]
All was written. [Acts1:1]

21- Obey the laws of men for it is the will of God. [1 Peter2:13-15]
The disciples disobey the council. [Acts 5:40-42]

22- Obey God, not men. [Acts 5:29]
Obey men. It is God’s will. [Romans13:1-4; 1 Peter2:13-15]

23- God hated Esau and loved Jacob even before they were born. [Romans9:10-13]
God shows no partiality and treats all alike. [Acts 10:34; Romans2:11]

24- All who have sinned without the law will perish without the law. [Romans2:12]
Where there is no law there is no sin or transgression. [Romans4:15]

25- Doers of the law will be justified. [Romans2:13]
Doers of the law will not be justified. [Romans3:20; Galatians3:11]

26- The law has dominion. [Romans7:1]
The law does not have dominion. [Romans6:14]

27- The law was the result of sin. [Galatians3:19]
Sin is the result of breaking the law. [1 John3:4]

28- Those of “God” cannot sin. [1 John3:9]
Those of “God” can sin. [1 John1:7 8]

29- The anointing of Jesus teaches right from wrong. [1 John2:27]
The law written on the heart and conscience teaches right from wrong. [Romans2:15]

30- Abraham was justified by faith. [Hebrews11:8]
Abraham was justified by works. [James2:21]
Abraham was not justified by works. [Romans4:2]

31- It is not good to eat or drink anything that might cause your brother to stumble or be offended. [Romans14:21]
Let no one pass judgment on you in matters of food or drink. [Colossians2:16]

31- It is better that widows should not remarry. [1 Corinthians7:8]
It is better that young widows should remarry. [1 Timothy5:11-14]

32- The god of this world blinds people to the gospel. [2 Corinthians4:4]
There is only one god. [1 Corinthians8:4]

33- The powers of this world are wicked, so fight against them. [Ephesians6:11-13]
All powers are ordained of God and, if you resist, you are damned. [Romans13:1-2]

34- Bear one another’s burdens. [Galatians6:2]
Bear your own burdens. [Galatians6:5]

35- Anyone who even greets a non-believer shares his wicked work. [2 John1:10-11]
Always be ready to answer any man concerning your faith. [1 Peter3:15]

36- All of the grass on the earth is burned up. [Revelations8:7]
The army of locusts are instructed not to harm the grass. [Revelations9:4]

37- Only “The Father” knows. [Mark13:32]
“Jesus” and “The Father” are one. [John10:30; 17:11-22]

38- Jesus said that he would judge. [John5:22,27-30; John9:39]
Jesus said that he would not judge. [John8:15; John12:47]
Jesus said that The Father judges. [John12:48-49]
Jesus said that The Father does not judge. [John5:22]
Jesus said that his disciples would judge. [Luke22:30]

39- He that does not believe is damned. [Mark16:16]
Thomas did not believe and was not damned. [John20:27-29]

40- “When his branch is yet tender”. [Matthew24:32]
“When her branch is yet tender”. [Mark13:28]

41- Jesus is God. [John10:30]
Jesus is the “image” of God. [2 Corinthians4:4]
Jesus was a man approved by God. [Acts 2:22]

41- Jesus and God are one in the same. [John1:1]
Jesus is beside himself. [Mark16:19; Acts 2:32,33; 7:55; Romans8:34; etc.]

42- Jesus is the Son of God. [John6:69; John20:31]
Jesus is the Son of Man. [Matthew18:11; Luke21:27]

43- Jesus commends the church at Ephesus for discerning the lying apostles. [Revelations 2:1-2]
Paul was the apostle to Ephesus. [Ephesians1:1]

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Numerical Contradictions In Bible
Historical Contradictions In Bible
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Paul Contradicts Himself

Paul Contradicts Himself

Paul Contradicts Himself

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Paul Contradicts Himself

1- Does Paul lie or not?
"I speak the truth in Christ--I am not lying, my conscience confirms it in the Holy Spirit.[Romans 9:1]
"And for this purpose I was appointed a herald and an apostle--I am telling the truth, I am not lying--and a teacher of the true faith to the Gentiles. [1 Timothy 2:7]
Contradicted By:
"But if through my lie the truth of God abounded to His glory, why am I also still being judged as a sinner" [Romans 3:7]

2- Is Paul tricky or not?
For the appeal we make does not spring from error or impure motives, nor are we trying to trick you. [1 Thessalonians  2:3]
Contradicted By:
Be that as it may, I have not been a burden to you. Yet, crafty fellow that I am, I caught you by trickery! [2 Corinthians  12:16]

3- On circumcision
"Circumcision is nothing and uncircumcision is nothing. Keeping God's commands is what counts" [1 Corinthians 7:19]
Contradicted By:
"Circumcision has value if you observe the law, but if you break the law, you have become as though you had not been circumcised." [Romans 2:25; Also see Romans 3:1-2]

4- Should we covet or not?
"What shall we say, then? Is the law sin? Certainly not! Indeed I would not have known what sin was except through the law. For I would not have known what coveting really was if the law had not said, "Do not covet." [Romans 7:7; Also See Romans 13:9]
Contradicted By:
"But eagerly desire the greater gifts. And now I will show you the most excellent way." 1 Corinthians 12:31; Also See 1 Corinthians 14:39]

5- On steailng
"He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with his own hands, that he may have something to share with those in need." [Ephesians 4:28]
Contradicted By:
"I robbed other churches by receiving support from them so as to serve you." [2 Corinthians 11:8]

6- Will Paul be hurt or not?
"One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent. For I am with you, and no one is going to attack and harm you, because I have many people in this city." [Acts 18:9-10]
Contradicted By:
"Are they servants of Christ? (I am out of my mind to talk like this.) I am more. I have worked much harder, been in prison more frequently, been flogged more severely, and been exposed to death again and again. Five times I received from the Jews the forty lashes minus one.Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was stoned, three times I was shipwrecked, I spent a night and a day in the open sea, I have been constantly on the move. I have been in danger from rivers, in danger from bandits, in danger from my own countrymen, in danger from Gentiles; in danger in the city, in danger in the country, in danger at sea; and in danger from false brothers.I have labored and toiled and have often gone without sleep; I have known hunger and thirst and have often gone without food; I have been cold and naked." [2 Corinthians 11:23-27]

7- Is Law necessary?
"Do we, then, nullify the law by this faith? Not at all! Rather, we uphold the law." [Romans 3:31]
Contradicted By:
"For sin shall not be your master, because you are not under law, but under grace." [Romans 6:14]

8- On Baptize
Jesus said to baptize all
"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit" [Matthew 28:19]
Contradicted By:
Paul said he was not sent to baptize.
"For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel--not with words of human wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power."
[1 Corinthians 1:17]

9- Why was Paul send?
Paul said he was not sent to baptize but to preach.
"For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel--not with words of human wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power."
[1 Corinthians 1:17]
Contradicted By:
"Yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I don't remember if I baptized anyone else" [1 Corinthians 1:16]

10- When Paul went to Damascus?
Shortly after his conversion, Paul went to Damascus where he spent some time with the apostles.
"And when he had received meat, he was strengthened. Then was Saul certain days with the disciples which were at Damascus." [Acts 9:19]
Contradicted By:
Paul went to Damascus three years later and saw only Peter and James.
"Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteen days. But other of the apostles saw I none, save James the Lord's brother" [Galatians 1:18-19]

11- Where Paul went after his conversion?
Shortly after his conversion, Paul went to Damascus and then to Jerusalem.
"And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized. And when he had received meat, he was strengthened. Then was Saul certain days with the disciples which were at Damascus. And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God.But all that heard him were amazed, and said; Is not this he that destroyed them which called on this name in Jerusalem, and came hither for that intent, that he might bring them bound unto the chief priests? But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ.And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him. Then the disciples took him by night, and let him down by the wall in a basket.And when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the disciples: but they were all afraid of him, and believed not that he was a disciple." [Acts 9:18-26]
Contradicted By:
Shortly after his conversion, Paul went to Arabia, then to Damascus, and then, 3 years later, to Jerusalem.
" Neither went I up to Jerusalem to them which were apostles before me; but I went into Arabia, and returned again unto Damascus.Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteen days." [Galatians 1:17-18]

12- Who attempts to sieze Paul? Governor or Jews?
"In Damascus the governor under Aretas the king kept the city of the Damascenes with a garrison, desirous to apprehend me" [2 Corinthians 11:32]
Contradicted By:
"But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ. And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him:" [Acts 9:22-23]

13- Should we preach in Asia?
The holy spirit forbids preaching in Asia.
"Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia," [Acts 16:6]
Contradicted By:
Paul preaches in Asia anyway.
"And he went into the synagogue, and spake boldly for the space of three months, disputing and persuading the things concerning the kingdom of God. But when divers were hardened, and believed not, but spake evil of that way before the multitude, he departed from them, and separated the disciples, disputing daily in the school of one Tyrannus.And this continued by the space of two years; so that all they which dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks." [Acts 19:8-10]

14- On pleasing men
Paul said he would not be a servant of Christ if he tried to please men.
"For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ." [Galatians 1:10]
Contradicted By:
Paul said that he tried to please men.
"Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved." [1 Corinthians 10:33]

15- On sins
Paul says that he was the chief of all sinners.
"This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief." [1 Timothy 1:15]
Contradicted By:
He who commits sin is of the devil. Children of God cannot sin.
"He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.
In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother." [1 John 3:8-10]

16- Who will judge?
"I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom;" [2 Timothy 4:1]
"To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect" [Hebrews 12:23]
"Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters?" 1 Corinthians 6:2]

17- Who was Jesus?
"Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh; And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead". [Romans 1:3-4]
Contradicted By:
Paul said that Jesus was just a man.
"But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood." [Hebrews 7:24]

18- Should we boast?
"I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted."[Luke 18:14]
"Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not boastful, but fear:" [Romans 11:20; Also See 1 Peter 5:5]
Contradicted By:
Paul proudly boasts.
"But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed." [Galatians 2:9-11]
" I say again, Let no man think me a fool; if otherwise, yet as a fool receive me, that I may boast myself a little. That which I speak, I speak it not after the Lord, but as it were foolishly, in this confidence of boasting." [2 Corinthians 11:16-17]

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Further Contradiction In Bible (OT) 
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Contradictions In Psalm
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Numerical Contradictions In Bible
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Contradiction In New Testament (Part 3)

Wednesday, 12 December 2012

Contradiction In New Testament (Part 3)

Contradiction In New Testament (Part 3)

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Contradiction In New Testament (Part 3)
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1. Divorce, except for unfaithfulness, is wrong. [Matthew 5:32]
Divorce for any reason is wrong. [Mark 10:11-12]

2. Jesus approved of destroying enemies. [Luke 19:27]
Jesus said to love your enemies. [Matthew 5:44]

3. God resides in heaven. [Matthew5:45; Matthew6:9; Matthew7:21]
Angels reside in heaven. [Mark13:32]
Jesus is with God in heaven. [Acts 7:55-56]
Believers go to heaven. [1 Peter1:3-4]
Heaven will pass away. [Matthew24:35; Mark13:31; Luke21:33]

4. Pray that you don't enter temptation. [Matthew 26:41]
Temptation is a joy. [James1:2]

5. God leads you into temptation. [Matthew 6:13]
God tempts no one. [James 1:13]

6.Take no thought for tomorrow. God will take care of you. [Matthew 6:25-34; Luke 12:22-31]
A man who does not provide for his family is worse than an infidel. [1 Timothy 5:8]

7. Whoever calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. [Acts 2:21; Romans 10:13]
Not everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. [Matthew 7:21]
Only those whom the Lord chooses will be saved. [Acts 2:39]

8. We are justified by works and not by faith. [Matthew 7:21; Romans 2:6,13; James 2:24]
We are justified by faith and not by works. [John 3:16; Romans 3:27; Ephesians 2:8-9; Galatians 2:16]

9. Do not take sandals (shoes) or staves. [Matthew 10:10]
Take only sandals (shoes) and staves. [Mark6:8-9]

10. Jesus said that in him there was peace. [John16:33]
Jesus said that he did not come to bring peace. [Matthew10:34; Luke12:51]

11. Jesus said that he was meek and lowly. [Matthew11:29]
Jesus makes whips and drives the moneychangers out from the temple. [Matthew 21:12; Mark11:15,16; John2:15]

12. Jesus said, "Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees". [Luke12:1]
Jesus said, "Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees". [Matthew16:6-11]
Jesus said, "Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Herod". [Mark8:15]

13. Jesus founds his church on Peter. [Matthew16:18]
Jesus calls Peter "Satan" and a hindrance. [Matthew16:23]

14. The mother of James and John asks Jesus to favor her sons. [Matthew20:20-21]
They ask for themselves. [Mark10:35-37]

15. Jesus responds that this favor is not his to give. [Matthew20:23; Mark10:40]
Jesus said that all authority is given to him. [Matthew28:18; John3:35]

16. Jesus healed all that were sick. [Matthew8:16; Luke4:40]
Jesus healed many that were sick - but not all. [Mark1:34]

17. The council asks Jesus if he is the Son of God. [Luke22:70]
The high priest asks Jesus if he is the Christ, the Son of God. [Matthew26:63]
The high priest asks Jesus if he is the Christ the Son of the Blessed. [Mark14:61]
The high priest asks Jesus about his disciples and his doctrine. [John18:19]

18. Jesus answers to the effect of “You said it, not me”. [Matthew26:64; Luke22:70]
Jesus answers definitely, “I am”.[ Mark14:62]

19. At the Mount of Olives, Jesus told Peter he would deny him three times. Matthew 26:30-34]
At the Passover meal, Jesus told Peter he would deny him three times. [Luke 22:13-34]

20. Peter was to deny Jesus before the cock crowed. [Matthew26:34; Luke22:34; John13:38]
Peter was to deny Jesus before the cock crowed twice. [Mark14:30]

21. The cock crowed once. [Matthew26:74]
The cock crowed twice. [Mark14:72]

22. The chief priests bought the field. [Matthew27:6-7]
Judas bought the field. [Acts 1:16-19]

23. Judas threw down the money and left. [Matthew27:5]
Judas used the coins to buy the field. [Acts 1:18]

24. Jesus did not answer any of the charges. [Matthew27:12-14; Luke23:9]
Jesus answered some of the charges. [Mark14:61-62]
Jesus answered all of the charges. [John18:33-37]

25. Jesus said that eternal life would be given to all that were given to him. [John11:27-29; John17:12]
Jesus released Judas in order to keep this promise. [John18:5-9]

26. The chief priests and elders persuade the people. [Matthew27:20]
Only the chief priests persuade the people. [Mark15:11]
The chief priests and the people persuade themselves. [Luke23:13-23]

27. Jesus is given a scarlet robe. [Matthew27:28]
Jesus is given a purple robe. [Mark15:17; John19:2]
Jesus is given a gorgeous robe. [Luke23:11]

28. Jesus asks God, The Father, why he has forsaken him. [Matthew27:46]
Jesus said that he and The Father were one in the same. [John10:30; John17:11-22]

29. A guard was placed at the tomb the day after the burial. [Matthew 27:65-66]
No guard is mentioned. [Mark 15:44-47; Luke 23:52-56; John 19:38-42]

30. Only those keeping the words of Jesus will never see death. [John 8:51]
Jesus’ disciples will be killed. [Matthew 24:3-9]
All men die once. [Hebrews 9:27]

31. Upon their arrival, the stone was still in place. [Matthew 28:1-2]
Upon their arrival, the stone had been removed. [Mark 16:4; Luke 24:2; John 20:1]

32. The visitors ran to tell the disciples. [Matthew 28:8]
The visitors told the eleven and all the rest. [Luke 24:9]
The visitors said nothing to anyone. [Mark 16:8]

33. Jesus first resurrection appearance was right at the tomb. [John20:12-14]
Jesus first resurrection appearance was fairly near the tomb. [Matthew28:8-9]
Jesus first resurrection appearance was on the road to Emmaus. [Luke24:13-16]

34. One doubted. [John 20:24]
Some doubted. [Matthew 28:17]
All doubted. [Mark 16:11; Luke 24:11-14]

35. Jesus said that his blood was shed for many. [Mark 14:24]
Jesus said his blood was shed for his disciples. [Luke 22:20]

36. Joseph of Arimathaea boldly asked for the body of Jesus. [Mark 15:43]
Joseph of Arimathaea secretly asked for the body of Jesus. [John 19:38]

37. Jesus was laid in a nearby tomb. [Mark15:46; Luke23:53; John19:41]
Jesus was laid in Joseph’s new tomb. [Matthew27:59-60]

38. A great stone was rolled in front of the tomb. [Matthew27:60; Mark15:46]
There was nothing in front of the tomb. [Luke23:55; John19:41]

39. Nicodemus prepared the body with spices. [John19:39-40]
Failing to notice this, the women bought spices to prepare the body later. [Mark 16:1; Luke23:55-56]

40. The body was anointed. [John19:39-40]
The body was not anointed. [Mark15:46 to 16:1; Luke23:55 to 24:1.]

41. The women bought materials before the sabbath. [Luke23:56]
The women bought materials after the sabbath. [Mark16:1]

42. Jesus was first seen by Cephas, then the twelve. [1 Corinthians15:5]
Jesus was first seen by the two Marys. [Matthew 28:1-9]
Jesus was first seen by Mary Magdalene. [Mark 16:9; John 20:1-15]
Jesus was first seen by Cleopas and others. [Luke 24:17-18]
Jesus was first seen by the disciples. [Acts 10:40-41]

43. Peter did not go into the tomb but stooped and looked inside. [Luke24:12]
Peter did go into the tomb, and another disciple stooped and looked inside. [John20:3-6]

44. After the resurrection, the disciples held Jesus by the feet. [Matthew28:9]
After the resurrection, Jesus told Thomas to touch his side. [John 20:27]
After the resurrection, Jesus said that he was not to be touched. [John20:17]

45. Mary first saw Jesus at the tomb. [John 20:11-15]
Mary first saw Jesus on her way home. [Matthew 28:8-10]

46. The women entered the tomb. [Mark 16:5; Luke 24:3]
The women stayed outside the tomb. [John 20:11]

47. The disciples were frightened when they saw Jesus. [Luke24:36-37]
The disciples were glad when they first saw Jesus. [John 20:20]

48. The disciples doubted that Jesus had risen from the dead. [Matthew 28:17]
The Pharisees and chief priests believed it possible. [Matthew 27:62-66]

49. Jesus ascended on the third day after the resurrection. [Luke 24:21, 50-51]
Jesus ascended the same day as the crucifixion. [Luke 23:42 43]
Jesus ascended forty days after the resurrection. [Acts 1:3-9]

50. At the time of the ascension, there were about 120 brethren. [Acts 1:15]
At the time of the ascension, there were about 500 brethren. [1 Corinthians 15:6]

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Contradiction In New Testament (Part 1)
Contradictory God Of Bible
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Monday, 10 December 2012

Contradiction In New Testament (Part 2)

Contradiction In New Testament (Part 2)

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1-Jesus' lineage was traced through David's son Solomon. [Matthew 1:6]
Jesus' lineage was traced through David's son Nathan. [Luke 3:31]

2- The announcement of the special birth came before conception. [Luke 1:26-31]
The announcement of the special birth came after conception. [Matthew 1:18-21]

3- Jesus' parents were told of their son's future greatness. [Matthew1:18-21; Luke 1:28-35]
Jesus' parents knew nothing of their son's potential. [Luke 2:48-50]

4- The angel told Joseph. [Matthew 1:20]
The angel told Mary. [Luke 1:28]

5- There were 28 generations from David to Jesus. [Matthew 1:17]
There were 43 generations from David to Jesus. [Luke 3:23-31]

6- He was to be called Emmanuel. [Matthew 1:23]
He was called Jesus. [Matthew 1:25]

7- Joseph, Mary, and Jesus flee to Egypt while Herod slaughters all males under 2 years old. [Matthew 2:13-16]
(Note: Jesus' cousin, John, was also under 2 and survived without having to flee.)
Joseph, Mary, and Jesus did not flee to Egypt, but remained for temple rituals. No slaughter of infants is mentioned! [Luke 2:21-39]

8- Jesus was tempted during the 40 days in the wilderness. [Mark 1:13]
Jesus was tempted after the 40 days in the wilderness. [Matthew 4:2-3]

9- Satan tempted Jesus. [Matthew 4:1-10; Mark 1:13; Luke4:1-2]
Satan had no interest in Jesus. [John 14:30]

10- The baptism of Jesus was with the "Holy Ghost". [Mark 1:8; John 1:33]
Fire was also added to the baptism. [Matthew 3:11; Luke 3:16]

11- John knew of Jesus before he baptized him. [Matthew 3:11-13; John 1:28-29]
John knew nothing of Jesus at all. [Matthew 11:1-3]

12- Jesus begins his ministry after John's arrest. [Mark 1:13-14]
Jesus begins his ministry before John's arrest. [John 3:22-24]

13- It is recorded that Jesus saw the spirit descending. [Matthew3:16; Mark 1:10]
It is recorded that John saw the spirit descending. [John 1:32]

14- The heavenly voice addressed the gathering. [Matthew 3:17]
The heavenly voice addressed Jesus. [Mark 1:11; Luke 3:22]

15- Immediately after the baptism, Jesus spent 40 days in the wilderness. [Matthew 4:1-2; Mark1:12-13]
Three days after the baptism, Jesus was at the wedding in Cana. [John 2:1]

16- Jesus went to Bethphage and the Matthew of Olives, then left for Bethany. [Matthew 21:1-17]
Jesus went to Bethphage and Bethany at the Matthew of Olives. [Mark 11:1; Luke 19:29]
Jesus went to Bethany and then Jerusalem. [John 12:1-12]

17- Jesus and his disciples taught in Capernaum. [Mark 1:20-21]
Only Jesus taught in Capernaum. [Luke 4:30-31]

18- Peter was chosen, with Andrew, by the Sea of Galilee. [Matthew 4:18-20; Mark 1:16-18]
Peter was chosen, with James and John, by the lake of Gennesaret. [Luke 5:2-11]
Andrew chose Jesus and then got Peter to join. [John 1:35-42]

19- Peter was to preach to the Jews. [Matthew 10:2-6; Galatians 2:7]
Peter was to preach to the Gentiles. [Acts 15:7]

20- Jesus cured Simon Peter's mother-in-law after he cleansed the leper. [Matthew 8:1-15]
Jesus cured Simon Peter's mother-in-law before he cleansed the leper. [Mark 1:30-42; Luke4:38 to 5:13]

21- Peter's mother-in-law was healed before Peter was called to be a disciple. [Luke 4:38-39; 5:10]
Peter's mother-in-law was healed after Peter was called to be a disciple. [Matthew 4:18-19; 8:14-15; Mark 1:16-31]

22- James and John were with Jesus when he healed Simon Peter's mother-in-law. [Mark 1:29-31]
James and John were not with Jesus when he healed Simon Peter's mother-in-law. [Luke 4:38-39; 5:10-11]

23- Lebbaeus (Thaddaeus) was the name of an apostle - but no Judas, brother of James. [Matthew 10:3]
Judas, the brother of James, was an apostle, but no Thaddaeus. [Luke 6:16; Acts 1:13]

24- The centurion's servant was healed in between the cleansing of the leper and the healing of Peter's mother-in-law. [Matthew 8:2-15]
The centurion's servant was healed after the cleansing of the leper and the healing of Peter's mother-in-law. [Luke 4:38-39; 5:12-13; 7:1-10]

25- The people were not impressed with the feeding of the multitude. [Mark 6:52]
The people were very impressed with the feeding of the multitude. [John 6:14]

26- After the feeding of the multitude, Jesus went to Gennesaret. [Mark 6:53]
After the feeding of the multitude, Jesus went to Capernaum. [John 6:14-17]

27- A demon cries out that Jesus is the Holy One of God. [Mark 1:23-24]
Everyone who confesses that Jesus came in the flesh is of God. [1 John 4:2]

28- Jesus cursed the fig tree so that it would not bear fruit. [Matthew 21:19; Mark 11:14]
It wasn't time for the fig tree to bear fruit. [Mark 11:13]

29- The fig tree withers immediately, and the disciples are amazed. [Matthew 21:19-20]
The disciples first notice the withered tree the next day. [Mark 11:20-21]

30- Jesus is the mediator of the "Father". [1 Timothy 2:5; 1 John 2:1]
Jesus sits on "his" right hand. [Mark 16:19]
Father is greater than Jesus [John 10:29]
Jesus and the "Father" are one in the same. [John10:30]

31- There is one "God". [1 Timothy 2:5; James 2:19]
There are three. [1 John 5:7]

32- Jesus said to honor your father and mother. [Matthew15:4; Matthew19:19; Mark7:10; Mark10:19; Luke18:20]
Jesus said that he came to set people against their parents. [Matthew10:35-37; Luke12:51-53; Luke14:26]
Jesus said to call no man father. [Matthew 23:9]

33- Anger by itself is a sin. [Matthew 5:22]
But not necessarily. [Ephesians 4:26]

34- Ask and it shall be given. Seek and you will find. Knock and it will be opened to you. [Matthew7:7-8; Luke 11:9-10]
Ask and you shall be refused. Seek and you won't find. Knock and you will be refused entrance. [Luke 13:24-2]

35- Do not judge. [Matthew 7:1-2]
Unless it is necessary, of course. [1 John 4:1-3]

36- Jesus is thankful that some things are hidden. [Matthew 11:25; Mark 4:11-12]
Jesus said that all things should be made known. [Mark 4:22]

37- Jesus said that no sign would be given. [Mark 8:12]
Jesus said that no sign would be given except for that of Jonas. [Matthew12:39; Luke 11:29]
Jesus showed many signs. [John20:30; Acts 2:22]

38- Jesus stated that the law was until heaven and earth ended. [Matthew 5:17-19]
Jesus stated that the law was only until the time of John. [Luke 16:16]

39- The "Lord's Prayer" was taught to many during the "Sermon on the Mount". [Matthew 6:9]
The "Lord's Prayer" was taught only to the disciples at another time. [Luke 11:1]

40- Jesus had his own house. [Mark 2:15]
Jesus did not have his own house. [Luke 9:58]

41- Jesus said that Salvation was only for the Jews. [Matthew 15:24; Matthew 10:5-6; John 4:22; Romans 11:26-27]
Paul said that salvation was also for the Gentiles. [Acts 13:47-48]

42- Repentance is necessary. [Acts 3:19; Luke 3:3]
Repentance is not necessary. [Romans 11:29]

43- Non-believers obtain mercy. [Romans11:32]
Only believers obtain mercy. [John3:36; Romans 14:23]
Only baptized believers obtain mercy. [Mark 16:16]
Mercy cannot be predetermined. [Romans 9:18]

44- All who call on the "Lord" will be saved. [Romans10:13; Acts 2:21]
Only those predestined will be saved. [Acts 13:48; Ephesians 1:4-5; 2 Thessalonians 2:13; Acts 2:47]

45- Jesus said he would not cast aside any that come to him. [John 6:37]
Jesus said that many that come to him will be cast aside. [Matthew 7:21-23]

46- Salvation comes by faith and not works. [Ephesians 2:8-9; Romans 11:6; Galatians 2:16; Romans 3:28]
Salvation comes by faith and works. [James 2:14-20]

47- The righteous have eternal life. [Matthew 25:46]
The righteous are barely saved. [1 Peter 4:18]
There are no righteous. [Romans 3:10]

48- Believe and be baptized to be saved. [Mark 16:16]
Be baptized by water and the spirit to be saved. [John 3:5]
Endure to the end to be saved. [Matthew 24:13]
Call on the name of the "Lord" to be saved. [Acts 2:21; Romans 10:13]
Believe in Jesus to be saved. [Acts 16:31]
Believe, then all your household will be saved. [Acts 16:31]
Hope and you will be saved. [Romans 8:24]
Believe in the resurrection to be saved. [Romans 10:9]
By grace you are saved. [Ephesians 2:5]
By grace and faith you are saved. [Ephesians 2:8]
Have the love of truth to be saved. [2 Thessalonians 2:10]
Mercy saves. [Titus 3:5]

49- Backsliders are condemned. [2 Peter 2:20]
Backsliders are saved regardless. [John 10:27-29]

50- Forgive seventy times seven. [Matthew 18:22]
Forgiveness is not possible for renewed sin. [Hebrew 6:4-6]

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Sunday, 9 December 2012

Contradiction In New Testament (Part 1)

Contradiction In New Testament (Part 1)

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Contradiction In NT (Part 1)

1- Was John the baptist Elijah or not?
"And if you are willing to accept it, he is the Elijah who was to come." [Matthew 11:14]
Contradicted By:
"They asked him, “Then who are you? Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” He answered, “No." [John 1:21]

2- Who was Father of Mary's husband?
"And Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ." [Matthew 1:16]
Contradicted By:
"Joseph was the son of Heli." [Luke 3:23]

3- Who was Father of Salah?
"When Arphaxad had lived 35 years, he became the father of Shelah." [Genesis 11:12]
Contradicted By:
"The son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah, the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech," [Luke 3:35-36]

4- How many generations were there from Abraham to David?
"So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; and from David until the carrying" [Matthew 1:17]
Contradicted By:
But there were thriteen generations
"Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren;
And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram;
And Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmon;
And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;
And Jesse begat David the king" [Matthew 1:2-6]

5- How many generations were there from Babylonish captivity to Christ?
"And from the carrying away into Babylon unto Christ are fourteen generations." [Matthew 1:17]
Contradicted By:
But there were thriteen generations
"And after they were brought to Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel; and Salathiel begat Zorobabel;
And Zorobabel begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eliakim; and Eliakim begat Azor;
And Azor begat Sadoc; and Sadoc begat Achim; and Achim begat Eliud;
And Eliud begat Eleazar; and Eleazar begat Matthan; and Matthan begat Jacob;
And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ. [Matthew 1:12-16]

6- Was infant Christ taken to Egypt or not?
"When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt... And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene." [Matthew 2:14-23]
Contradicted By:
He wansn't
"And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth"
[Luke 2:23-39]

7- Who approached Jesus?
Centurion approached Jesus for help
"When Jesus was going into the town of Capernaum, an army officer came up to him and said, “Lord, my servant is at home in such terrible pain that he can’t even move. “I will go and heal him,” Jesus replied. [Matthew 8:5-7]
Contradicted By:
He did not approached Jesus. He send friends and elders of Jews
"The centurion heard of Jesus and sent some elders of the Jews to him, asking him to come and heal his servant" [Luke 7:3]
"So Jesus went with them. He was not far from the house when the centurion sent friends to say to him: “Lord, don’t trouble yourself, for I do not deserve to have you come under my roof" [Luke 7:6-7]

8- Where Jesus said his first sermon?
Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them, [Matthew 5:1-2]
Contradicted By:
And he came down with them, and stood in the plain, and the company of his disciples, and a great multitude of people out of all Judaea and Jerusalem, and from the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, which came to hear him, and to be healed of their diseases; [Luke 6:17]

9- Where Devil took Jesus first?
"Then the devil took him to the holy city and had him stand on the highest point of the temple.“If you are the Son of God,” he said, “throw yourself down. For it is written: “‘He will command his angels concerning you, and they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone. Jesus answered him, “It is also written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor." [Matthew 4:5-8]
Contradicted By:
"The devil led him up to a high place and showed him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world. And he said to him, “I will give you all their authority and splendor, for it has been given to me, and I can give it to anyone I want to. So if you worship me, it will all be yours.” Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve him only.’The devil led him to Jerusalem and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. “If you are the Son of God,” he said, “throw yourself down from here." [Luke 4:5-9]

10- Have anyone gone to Heaven except Jesus
"No one has ever gone to heaven and returned. But the Son of Man has come down from heaven." [John 3:13]
Contradicted By:
"As they were walking along and talking together, suddenly a chariot of fire and horses of fire appeared and separated the two of them, and Elijah went up to heaven in a whirlwind." [2 King 2:11]

11- When Jesus first appear to eleven disciples?
"Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me." [Matthew 28:16-18]
Contradicted By:
"They got up and returned at once to Jerusalem. There they found the Eleven and those with them, assembled together and saying, “It is true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon.” [Luke 24:33-34] 

12- Where did Christ ascend from?
“Men of Galilee,” they said, “why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven.” Matthias Chosen to Replace Judas Then they returned to Jerusalem from the hill called the Mount of Olives, a Sabbath day’s walk from the city. [Acts 1:11-12]
Contradicted By:
"When he had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany, he lifted up his hands and blessed them. While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven" [Luke 24:50-51]

13- Jesus took Peter, James and John up the mountain after how many days?
"After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves." [Matthew 17:1]
Contradicted By:
"About eight days after Jesus said this, he took Peter, John and James with him and went up onto a mountain to pray." [Luke 9:27]

14- Was John in prison or not when Jesus went to Galilee?
"After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God." [Mark 1:14]
Contradicted By:
"John also was baptizing in Aenon near Salim, because there was plenty of water there. People were coming and being baptized, for John had not yet been thrown into prison." [John 3:23-24]

15- Which woman Besought Jesus?
"A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, "Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is suffering terribly from demon-possession." [Mattew 15:22]
Contradicted By:
"The woman was a Greek, born in Syrian Phoenicia. She begged Jesus to drive the demon out of her daughter." [Mark 7:26]

16- How many blind man besought Jesus?
"And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging:" [Luke 18:35]
Contradicted By:
"Two blind men were sitting by the roadside, and when they heard that Jesus was going by, they shouted, "Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!" [Matthew 20:30]

17- How many theives reviled Jesus?
" One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: “Aren’t you the Christ? Save yourself and us!” But the other criminal rebuked him. “Don’t you fear God,” he said, “since you are under the same sentence?" [Luke 23:39-40]
Contradicted By:
"In the same way the robbers who were crucified with him also heaped insults on him." [Matthew 27:44]

18- How Judas die?
"So Judas threw the money into the temple and left. Then he went away and hanged himself." [Matthew 27:5]
Contradicted By:
"With the reward he got for his wickedness, Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong, his body burst open and all his intestines spilled out." [Acts 1:18]

19- Did Paul's attendants heard the voice or not?
"The men traveling with Saul stood there speechless; they heard the sound but did not see anyone." [Acts 9:7]
Contradicted By:
"And they that were with me saw indeed the light, and were afraid; but they heard not the voice of him that spake to me."

20- Did Paul attendants prostated or not?
They stood speechless
"The men traveling with Saul stood there speechless; they heard the sound but did not see anyone." [Acts 9:7]
Contradicted By:
They fall to ground
"We all fell to the ground, and I heard a voice saying to me in Aramaic, 'Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads." [Acts 26:14]

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Contradiction On Account Of Jesus Crucifixion
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Historical Contradictions In Bible
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Monday, 26 November 2012

Contradiction On Account Of Jesus Crucifixion

Contradiction On Account Of Jesus Crucifixion

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Contradiction On Account Of Jesus Crucifixion

1- Who carried Jesus cross?
Mark 15:21, Matthew 27:32, Luke 23:26 - Jesus gets help from Simon of Cyrene-
"As they were going out, they met a man from Cyrene, named Simon, and they forced him to carry the cross."
Where as
John 19:17 - Jesus carries his own cross the whole way

2- Inscription on Jesus’ Cross:
What was the Inscription on Jesus's Cross?
Mark 15:26 - The inscription: “The King of the Jews.”
Matthew 27:37 - The inscription: “This is Jesus the King of the Jews.”
Luke 23:38 - The inscription: “This is the King of the Jews.”
John 19:19 - The inscription: “Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews.”

3- What Jesus drink on cross. Wine or Vinegar? He drink it or not?
Mark 15:23 - Jesus is given wine mixed with myrrh, but he doesn’t drink
Matthew 27:48, Luke 23:36 - Jesus is given vinegar, but he doesn’t drink
John 19:29-30 - Jesus is given vinegar and he drinks

4- Jesus and the Centurion:
Romans supposedly witnessed Jesus’crucifixion, but what did they think?
Mark 15:39 - A centurion is cited as saying: “Truly this man was the son of God!”
Matthew 27:54 - A centurion is cited as saying: “Truly this was the son of God.”
Luke 23:47 - A centurion is cited as saying: “Truly this man was innocent.”
John - No centurions say anything

5- Women Watch the Curcifixion from near or far:
Mark 15:40, Matthew 27:55, Luke 23:49 - Several women watch Jesus from afar
John 19:25-26 - Several woman are close enough that Jesus could talk to his mother, contrary to Roman practices

6- On what Hour was Jesus Crucified?
Mark 15:25 - Jesus was crucified on the “third hour.”
John 19:14-15 - Jesus was crucified on the “sixth hour.”
Matthew, Luke - It’s not stated when the crucifixion starts, but the “sixth hour” occurs during the curcifixion

7- What were Jesus last words?
Mark 15:34-37, Matthew 27:46-50 - Jesus says: “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” (but they use different Greek words for “God” — Matthew uses “Eli” and Mark uses “Eloi”)
Luke 23:46 - Jesus says: “Father, into thy hands I commit my spirit.”
John 19:30 - Jesus says: “It is finished.”

8- Was there earthquake after Resurrection?
Matthew 27:51-53 - At the moment Jesus dies, a massive earth quake strikes and opens tombs where dead people rise again
Mark, Luke, John - No earthquake is mentioned. No earthquake and no massive influx of formerly dead people is mentioned in any historical records, which is strange given how monumental such an event would be.

9- Who went to the tomb?
Matthew 27:61 - “Mary Magdalene and the other Mary”
Mark 15:40 - “Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome”
Luke 23:55 - “The women who had come with him from Galilee”
John 19:25 - “Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene.”

10- Why did they go to the tomb?
Matthew 28:1 - “To see the tomb”
Mark 16:1 - They “brought spices, that they might come and anoint him”
Luke 24:1 - They “brought spices”
John: no reason given

11- Did an angel descend?
Matthew 28:2 - Yes
"For the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it"
Mark: no mention
Luke: no mention
John: no mention

12- Who rolled back the stone?
Matthew 28:2 - The angel
"For the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it."
Mark: unknown
Luke: unknown
John: unknown

13- Who was at the tomb?
Matthew 28:2 - “an angel”
Mark 16:5 - “a young man”
Luke 24:4 - “two men”
John 20:12 - “two angels”

14- Where were they?
Matthew 28:2 - The angel was sitting on the stone, outside the tomb.
Mark 16:5 - The young man was in the tomb, “sitting on the right side.”
Luke 24:4 - The two men were inside the tomb, standing beside them.
John 20:12 - The two angels were “sitting, one at the head and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain.”

15- By whom and where was Jesus first seen?
Matthew 28:1-9 - Mary Magdalene and the “other Mary,” on the road to tell the disciples.
Mark 16:9 - Mary Magdalene only, no mention where.
Luke 25:13-15 - Two of the disciples, en route to “a village called Emmaus, which was about seven miles from Jerusalem.”
John 20:14-16 - Mary Magdalene, outside the tomb.

16- When did the woman/women leave to go to the tomb?
Matthew - Towards dawn
Mark - Very early
Luke - At early dawn
John - Still dark (NB. John states it was still dark when Mary arrived at the tomb).

17- What did man/men/angel/angels say?
Matthew - Jesus was risen and disciples to go to Galilee
Mark - As Matt
Luke - Jesus had risen
John - Asks why Mary is crying.

18- What do the women/woman do next?
Matthew - They run away but meet Jesus who repeats angel's instruction
Mark - They flee and say nothing to anyone. This obviously contradicts the other three in which the women do go and tell the disciples (original Mark ended at 16:7)
Luke - They go and tell disciples
John - Mary meets Jesus and they talk.

19- What is first conversation with the risen Jesus?
Matthew - Women on way from tomb
Luke - The two disciples on road to Emmaus
John - Mary Magdalene.

Further Contradictions:

20- Was he crucified on tree or cross?
Acts 5:30 - The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree.
Acts 10:39 - And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a tree
Contradicted By:
Matthew 27:40 - And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross.
Mark 15:30 - Save thyself, and come down from the cross.
Also See: John 19:19 , Luke 23:26
Jesus Never Got Crucified According to Gospel Of Barnabas.

21 - No Prophet can perish outside Jerusalem
Gospel preached that Jesus was crucified or perish outside Jeusalem in Golgotha 
Luke 23:33 - "When they came to a place called The Skull (Golgotha), they nailed him to the cross. And the criminals were also crucified--one on his right and one on his left."
This contradict with Jesus saying:
Luke 13:33 - "In any case, I must keep going today and tomorrow and the next day--for surely no prophet can die outside Jerusalem!"

22- On Resurrection
Jesus Resurrection contradicts with preivous scripture i.e. Psalm mentioning that God will save Messiah and he will not be even hurt.
It also contradicts with Hebrews 5:7-8 stating that God will save him from death because of his prayers and submission.
Read further:
Crucifixion Refuted by Psalm 116
Crucifixion Also Refuted by Psalm 118
Jesus was not crucified according to Gospel of Barnabas
The Bible prove Jesus will not be Crucified

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Sunday, 25 November 2012

Jesus Contradict Himself

Jesus Contradict Himself

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Jesus Contradict Himself

1- Can we carry purse, scrip, salute or not?
"Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way." [Luke 10:4-5; Luke 9:2]
Contradicted By:
And he said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing. Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.”[Luke 22:35-36]

2- His testimony valid or not?
“If I testify on my own behalf, my testimony is valid"[John 8:14]
Contradicted By:
“If I testify about myself, my testimony is not valid." [John 5:31]

3-Shoud we say fool or not?
"Fools and blind! For which is greater, the gold or the temple that sanctifies the gold?" [Matthew 23:17]
"O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you that you should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed among you as crucified?" [Galatians 3:1]
"Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift?" [Matthew 23:19]
Contradicted By:
"But I say to you that whoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment. And whoever says to his brother, ‘Raca!’ shall be in danger of the council. But whoever says, ‘You fool!’ shall be in danger of hell fire." [Matthew 5:22]

4- Can world hate us
"The world cannot hate you, but it hates me because I testify that what it does is evil." [John 7:7]
Contradicted By:
If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world.That is why the world hates you." [John 15:19]

5- Should we hate or love?
"Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another." [John 13:34]
"My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you." [John 15:12]
Contradicted By:
"If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters—yes, even his own life—he cannot be my disciple. [Luke 14:26]

6- For what Jesus came for?
"Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." [John 14:27]
Contradicted By:
"Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword." [Matthew 10:34]
"I have come to bring fire on the earth," [Luke 12:49]

7- About parents
"Honour thy father and [thy] mother:" [Matthew 19:19]
Contradiced By:
"For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother." [Matthew 10:35]

8- To whom was Jesus sent?
"I was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel." [Matthew 15:24]
These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: "Do not go among the Gentiles or enter any town of the Samaritans. Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel."  [Matthew 10:5]
Contradicted By:
"I tell you the truth, wherever this gospel is preached throughout the world, what she has done will also be told, in memory of her." [Matthew 26:13]
"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations" [Matthew 28:19]

9- On Sword
"Put your sword back in its place," Jesus said to him, "for all who draw the sword will die by the sword." [Matthew 26:52]
Contradicted By:
"He said to them, "But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and if you don't have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one." [Luke 22:36]

10- Should we love or kill our enemies
"But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you" [Matthew 5:44]
"But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you" [Luke 6:27]
Contradicted By:
"But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay [them] before me."[Luke 19:27]
Before one say it is a parable he should know that Jesus told it whether in parabe or else

11- Should we praise Jesus?
"You call me 'Teacher' and 'Lord,' and rightly so, for that is what I am." [John 13:13]
Contradicted By:
"I do not accept praise from men," [John 5:41]
"They worship me in vain; their teachings are but rules taught by men." [Matthew 15:9, Mark 7:7]

12- Will the generations recieve signs?
"He answered, "A wicked and adulterous generation asks for a miraculous sign! But none will be given it except the sign of the prophet Jonah." [Matthew 12:39]
Contradicted By:
"He sighed deeply and said, "Why does this generation ask for a miraculous sign? I tell you the truth, no sign will be given to it." [Mark 8:12]

13- Is Father greater or equal?
"My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all" [John 10:29]
Contradicted By:
"I and the Father are one.”
[John 10:30]

14- Good works to be seen or not?
"Watch out! Don't do your good deeds publicly, to be admired by others, for you will lose the reward from your Father in heaven." [Matthew 6:1]
Contradicted By:
"In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father." [Matthew 5:16]

15- Will we all get into fire?
"Everyone will be salted with fire." [Mark 9:49]
Contradicted By:
"Blessed [are] the poor in spirit: for theirs is thekingdom of heaven." [Matthew 5:3]
"Blessed [are] they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom ofheaven." [Matthew 5:10]

16- On Judging
"And Jesus said for judgement I come into this world." [John 9:39]
Contradicted By:
"And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world but to save it." [John 12:47]

17- Was Jesus good?
"I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd sacrifices his life for the sheep" [John 10:11]
Contradicted By:
"Why do you call me good?" Jesus answered. "No one is good--except God alone." [Mark 10:18]

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Saturday, 24 November 2012

Contradictions In Bible On Moral Issues

Contradictions In Bible On Moral Issues

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Contradictions In Bible On Moral Issues

1- Robbery allowed or not
"I will send wild animals against you, and they will rob you of your children, destroy your cattle and make you so few in number that your roads will be deserted." [Leviticus 26:22]
"Every woman is to ask her neighbor and any woman living in her house for articles of silver and gold and for clothing, which you will put on your sons and daughters. And so you will plunder the Egyptians." [Exodus 3:22]
Contradicted By:
"Thou shalt not defraud thy neighbor, neither rob him." [Leviticus 19:13]
"Thou shalt not steal." [Exodus 20:15]

2- Lying allowed or not?
"How will you do this?' the LORD asked. "And the spirit replied, 'I will go out and inspire all of Ahab's prophets to speak lies.' "'You will succeed,' said the LORD. 'Go ahead and do it." [1 Kings 22:22]
"But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice," [Philippians 1:18]
Contradict By:
"You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor" [Exodus 20:16]
"Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight." [Proverbs 12:22]

3- Hatred to Edomite or not?
"Do not abhor an Edomite, for he is your brother. Do not abhor an Egyptian, because you lived as an alien in his country." [Deuteronomy 23:7]
Contradicted By:
"And David became famous after he returned from striking down eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt." [2 Samuel 8:13]
"He slew of Edom in the valley of salt ten thousand, and took Selah by war, and called the name of it Joktheel to this day." [2 Kings 14:7]

4- Killing Allowed or not?
"Whoever sacrifices to any god other than the LORD must be destroyed." [Exodus 22:20]
"Do not leave alive anything that breathes in the city ." [Deuteronomy 20:16  ]
"Moses told them, "This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: Each of you, take your swords and go back and forth from one end of the camp to the other. Kill everyone--even your brothers, friends, and neighbors." [Exodus 32:27]
More Killing and Religious Intolerence In Bible
Contradicted By:
"Thou shalt not kill." [Exodus 20:13]
"Thou shalt not kill" [Deuteronomy 5:17]

5- Drinking wine or not?
"Go, eat your food with gladness, and drink your wine with a joyful heart, for it is now that God favors what you do." [Ecclesiastes 9:7]
"Wine to make them glad, olive oil to soothe their skin, and bread to give them strength" [Psalm 104:15]
Contradicted By:
"Wine produces mockers; alcohol leads to brawls. Those led astray by drink cannot be wise." [Proverbs 20:1]
"And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit," [Ephesians 5:18]

6- Should we make images or not?
"You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below." [Exodus 20:4]
Contradicted By:
"And make two cherubim out of hammered gold at the ends of the cover." [Exodus 25:19]

7- Slavery allowed or not?
"If a man sells his daughter as a servant, she is not to go free as menservants do." [Exodus 21:7]
"Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ." [Ephesians 6:5]
"He said, "Cursed be Canaan! The lowest of slaves will he be to his brothers." [Genesis 9:25]
Contradicted By:
"Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, evenChrist." [Matthew 23:10]
"Anyone who kidnaps another and either sells him or still has him when he is caught must be put to death" [Exodus 26:16]

8- Anger approved or not?
"Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil ," [Ephesians 4:26]
"God is an honest judge. He is angry with the wicked every day." [Pslam 7:11]
Contradicted By:
"Make no friendship with a man given to anger, nor go with a wrathful man," [Proverbs 22:24]
"For the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God" [James 1:20]
"Do not be angry beyond measure, O LORD; do not remember our sins forever. Oh, look upon us, we pray, for we are all your people" [Isaiah 64:9]

9- Should we judge or not?
"Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. [Matthew 7:1-2]
Contradicted By:
"It isn't my responsibility to judge outsiders, but it certainly is your responsibility to judge those inside the church who are sinning." [1 Corinthians 5:12]
"Do not judge by appearances, but judge with right judgment." [John 7:24]
"Do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if you are to judge the world, are you not competent to judge trivial cases?" [1 Corinthians 6:2]

10- Should Man have long hairs?
"You will become pregnant and give birth to a son, and his hair must never be cut. For he will be dedicated to God as a Nazirite from birth. He will begin to rescue Israel from the Philistines." [Judges 13:5]
Contradicted By:
"Does not the very nature of things teach you that if a man has long hair, it is a disgrace to him," [1 Corinthians 11:14]

11- Circumcision condemn or not?
"This is the covenant that you and your descendants must keep: Each male among you must be circumcised." [Genesis 17:10]
Contradicted By:
"Mark my words! I, Paul, tell you that if you let yourselves be circumcised, Christ will be of no value to you at all." [Galatians 5:2]

12- Why was Sabbath Day Instructed?
"For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested on the seventh day; wherefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and hallowed it." [Exodus 20:11]
Contradicted By:
"And remember that thou wast a servant in the land of Egypt, and that the Lord thy God brought thee out thence through a mighty hand and a stretched out arm; therefore the Lord thy God commanded thee to keep the Sabbath day." [Deuteronomy 5:15]

13- Baptism commanded or not?
"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit," [Matthew 28:19]
"When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as he was praying, heaven was opened" [Luke 3:21]
Contradicted By:
"For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel--not with words of human wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power" [1 Corinthians 1:17]

14- Is every meat allowed?
"Every moving thing that liveth shall be meat for you; even as the green herb have I given you all things." [Genesis 9:3]
"I am fully convinced that no food is unclean in itself. But if anyone regards something as unclean, then for him it is unclean" [Romans 14:14]
Contradicted By:
"But if the animal doesn't have both, it may not be eaten. So you may not eat the camel, the hare, or the hyrax. They chew the cud but do not have split hooves, so they are ceremonially unclean for you. And you may not eat the pig. It has split hooves but does not chew the cud, so it is ceremonially unclean for you. You may not eat the meat of these animals or even touch their carcasses." [Deuteronomy 14:7-8]

15- Can a man take his brother's widow?
"If brethren dwell together, and one of them die and have no child, the wife of the dead shall not marry without unto a stranger; her husband's brother shall come in unto her bed and take her towife." [Deuteronomy 25:5]
Contradicted By:
"If a man marries his brother's wife, it is an act of impurity; he has dishonored his brother. They will be childless." [Leviticus 20:21]

16- Good works to be seen or not?
"Watch out! Don't do your good deeds publicly, to be admired by others, for you will lose the reward from your Father in heaven." [Matthew 6:1]
Contradicted By:
"In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father." [Matthew 5:16]

17- Should we keep the Sabbath Day or not?
"Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy" [Exodus 20:8]
Contradicted By:
"Stop bringing meaningless offerings! Your incense is detestable to me. New Moons, Sabbaths and convocations I cannot bear your evil assemblies." [Isaiah 1:13]
"So don't let anyone condemn you for what you eat or drink, or for not celebrating certain holy days or new moon ceremonies or Sabbaths." [Colossians 2:16]

18- Should we swear?
"When God made his promise to Abraham, since there was no one greater for him to swear by, he swore by himself," [Hebrews 6:13]
" The God of Abraham and the God of Nahor, the God of their father, judge between us.” So Jacob swore by the Fear of his father Isaac," [Genesis 31:53]
Contradicted By:
"But above all, my brothers, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or by any other oath, but let your “yes” be yes and your “no” be no, so that you may not fall under condemnation." [James 5:12]
"But I tell you, Do not swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God's throne" [Matthew 5:34]

19 - Marriage allowed or not?
"Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral." [Hebrews 13:4]
Contradicted By:
"But I wish everyone were single, just as I am. Yet each person has a special gift from God, of one kind or another. So I say to those who aren't married and to widows--it's better to stay unmarried, just as I am." [1 Corinthians 7:7:8]

20- Adultery allowed or not?
"You shall not commit adultery." [Exodus 20:14]
Contradicted By:
"But save for yourselves every girl who has never slept with a man." [Numbers 31:18]
"Therefore I will give their wives to other men and their fields to new owners." [Jermiah 8:9]
"I am against you," declares the LORD Almighty. "I will lift your skirts over your face. I will show the nations your nakedness and the kingdoms your shame." [Nahum 3:5]

21- Should we hate or not?
"Honor your father and mother"--which is the first commandment with a promise" [Ephesians 6:2]
"Anyone who hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life in him." [1 John 3:15]
Contradicted By:
"If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters--yes, even his own life--he cannot be my disciple." [Luke 14:26]

22- Is there unpardonable sin or not?
"He that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness." (Mark 3:29)
Contradicted By:
"And by him all that believe are justified from all things" (Acts 13:3)

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Thursday, 22 November 2012

Contradictions In Psalm

Contradictions In Pslam

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Contradictions In Pslam

1- Does God Sleep?
"Then the Lord awoke as from sleep, as a man wakes from the stupor of wine." [Psalm 78:65]
"As a dream when one awaketh; so, O Lord, when thou awakest, thou shalt despise their image." [Pslam 73:20]
Contradicted by:
"Indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep." [Pslam 121:3-4]

2- Is sacrifice good or bad?
"Sacrifice and offering you did not desire, but my ears you have pierced burnt offerings and sin offerings you did not require." [Psalms 40:6]
"You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; you do not take pleasure in burnt offerings." [Psalms 51:16]
Contradicted by:
"Remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt sacrifice; Selah." [Psalms 20:3]
"I will freely sacrifice unto thee: I will praise thy name, O LORD for [it's] good. These verses refute the Christian doctrine of vicarious atonement." [Psalms 54:6]

3- Does the Earth shake or not?
"The earth shook, the heavens also dropped at the presence of God: [even] Sinai itself [was moved] at the presence of God, the God of Israel." [Psalms 68:8]
Contradicted by:
The LORD reigns, he is robed in majesty; the LORD is robed in majesty
and is armed with strength. The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved. [Psalms 93:1]
Say among the nations, "The LORD reigns.” The world is firmly established, it cannot be moved; he will judge the peoples with equity. [Psalms 96:10]

4- David's throne was to endure or cast down?
"Once for all, I have sworn by my holiness and I will not lie to David that his line will continue forever and his throne endure before me like the sun; it will be established forever like the moon, the faithful witness in the sky." [Psalm 89:35-37]
Contradicted By:
"You have put an end to his splendor and cast his throne to the ground." [Pslam 89:44]

5- Does God ignores or not?
"In my anguish I cried to the LORD, and he answered by setting me free." [Psalms 118:5]
Contradicted by:
"How long O Lord ? will you forget me forever." [Psalms 13:1]
"Awake, why do you sleep, O Lord?" [Psalms 44:23]

6- God hate its inheritence
"Therefore the LORD was angry with his people and abhorred his inheritance." [Psalms 106:40]
Contradicted by:
"For the LORD will not reject his people; he will never forsake his inheritance." [Psalms 94:14]

7- Angry God
"But you, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness." [Psalms 86:15]
Contradicted by:
"How long, O LORD ? Will you be angry forever? How long will your jealousy burn like fire?" [Psalms 85:5]
"Will you be angry with us forever? Will you prolong your anger through all generations?" [Psalms 79:5 ]

8- Is God all good?
"The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked, And the one who loves violence His soul hates." [Pslam 11:5]
Contradicted by
"Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever" [Pslam 106:1]

9- Will wicked die soon or not?
"But thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction: bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will trust in thee." [Psalms 55:23]
Contradicted by:
"For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. For there are no bands in their death: but their strength is firm." [Psalms 73:3]

10- Is God always ready for help?
"My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from my cries of anguish? My God, I cry out by day, but you do not answer, by night, but I find no rest." [Psalms 22:1-2]
Contradicted by:
"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." [Psalms 46:1]

11- Is God near to all who call him?
"Why, O LORD, do you stand far off? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?" [Psalms 10:1]
Contradicted by:
"The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth." [Psalms 145:18]

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