Jul 6, 2003
When did Noah enter the ark? Genesis 7:7-10 says it was seven days before the flood, while Genesis 7:11-13 says it was on the day that the flood began. Is there a contradiction?
Jul 13, 2003
How long did the flood last? Genesis 7:17 says forty days, but Genesis 7:24 and 8:3 reveal that it was one hundred and fifty days. Is there a contradiction?
Jul 20, 2003
Does God want children to die? Matthew 18:14 states that it is not God’s will that children should die, but numerous passages either have God killing children or commanding that they be killed (Genesis 7:21-22; 19:24; 22:2; Exodus 12:30; 21:15; Leviticus 20:9; Deuteronomy 20:16; 21:18-21; Joshua 10:40; 1 Samuel 15:2-3; 2 Samuel 12:15, 18; 2 Kings 2:23-24; Psalm 135:8; 136:10; 137:9; Jeremiah 13:13-14; 19:9; Ezekiel 5:10; Hosea 9:16; 13:16; Zechariah 13:3. Is there a contradiction?
Jul 27, 2003
Did everyone (except Noah and his family) die in the flood? Genesis 7:21-23 says that “all flesh died”, only Noah and those with him in the ark survived. However, Genesis 6:4 speaks of the giants which were on the earth prior to the flood, and what do we see after the flood, but the sons of Anak, giants who dwelt on the earth (Numbers 13:33). Is there a contradiction?
Aug 03, 2003
How long was the ark afloat? Genesis 8:4 says the ark rested “...in the seventh month, on the seventeenth day of the month, upon the mountains of Ararat.” However, Genesis 8:5 says that the tops of the mountains were not seen until “...the tenth month, on the first day of the month...” Is there a contradiction?
Aug 10, 2003
When were the stars made? Genesis 1:16-19 say it was on the fourth day of creation. However, Job 38:4-7 says it was before the earth was made. Is there a contradiction?
Aug 17, 2003
Is lying wrong? Some verses approve lying (Joshua 2:4-6; James 2:25; Exodus 1:18-20; 1 Kings 22:21-22; 2 Kings 8:10; Romans 3:7; 2 Corinthians 12:16), while others condemn it (Exodus 20:16; Leviticus 19:11; Deuteronomy 5:20; Proverbs 12:22; Ephesians 4:25; Revelation 21:8). Is there a contradiction?
Aug 24, 2003
PART 2 – Is lying wrong? Some verses seem to approve lying, while others seem to condemn it. This week we will look at 1 Kings 22:21-23 and 2 Kings 8:10. Is there a contradiction?
Aug 31, 2003
When did the earth dry after the flood? Genesis 8:13 says one date, while Genesis 8:14 says another. Is there a contradiction?
Sep 07, 2003
Can women be church leaders? Romans 16:1 says yes (“servant” is translated as “deaconess” in many translations), but 1 Corinthians 14:34-35 and 1 Timothy 2:11-12 say no. Is there a contradiction?
Sep 14, 2003
Will God curse the earth? Malachi 4:6 indicates that God might, if He gets made again, whereas Genesis 8:21 says that He will never do it again. Is there a contradiction?
Sep 21, 2003
How will God judge people, according to their words and deeds (Matthew 12:37; John 5:29) or according to their beliefs (Mark 16:16; John 3:18, 36)? Is there a contradiction?
Sep 28, 2003
What kind of animals may we eat? Some texts say none at all (Genesis 1:29; Proverbs 23:20; Isaiah 7:14-15; Daniel 1:8; Romans 14:21; 1 Corinthians 8:13), other Bible texts say only certain animals (Deuteronomy 14:7-8; leviticus 11:2-4), but some say we can eat any animals (Genesis 9:3; Acts 10:9-13; 1 Corinthians 10:25; Romans 14:2, 14; 1 Timothy 4:1-3). Is there a contradiction?
|
