Jan 4, 2004
Is it OK to take an oath? Several verses speak favourably of oaths (Genesis 21:23-24; 24:2-3; Leviticus 27:2, 10; Deuteronomy 6:13) and yet others say not to take an oath (Matthew 5:34; James 5:12). Is there a contradiction?
Jan 11, 2004
Who named Beersheba? Genesis 21:31 indicates that Abraham named the place, while Genesis 26:33 says that it was Isaac. Is there a contradiction?
Jan 18, 2004
Matthew 2:23 reads, "...that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, ‘He shall be called a Nazarene.'" There is no mention by the Old Testament prophets that this Jesus fellow would be called a Nazarene. Is there a contradiction?
Jan 25, 2004
Does God approve of human sacrifice? Some verses indicate "yes" (Gen 22:2; Ex 22:29; Lev 27:28-29; Num 31:25-29; 2 Sam 21:1, 8-9, 14; Jdg 11:29-40; 1 Ki 13:2; 2 Ki 23:20). Other verses indicate "no" (Lev 18:21; Lev 20:2; Deut 18:10). Is there a contradiction?
Feb 01, 2004
Did Abraham know God's name? Genesis 22:14 indicates yes, while Exodus 6:3 says no. Is there a contradiction?
Feb 08, 2004
Was Keturah Abraham's wife or concubine? Genesis 25:1 says "wife", but 1 Chronicles 1:32 says "concubine". Is there a contradiction?
Feb 15, 2004
When Jesus came walking upon the water to the disciples, and they received Him into the boat, were they immediately at land (John 6:21), or did they still have to cross over to the land (Matthew 14:32-34; Mark 6:51)? Is there a contradiction?
Feb 22, 2004
Was Abiathar the father (2 Sam 8:17; 1 Chr 18:16; 24:6) or son (1 Sam 22:20; 23:6) of Ahimelech? Is there a contradiction?
Feb 29, 2004
Who was Abijam's maternal grandmother? Was it Abishalom (1 Kings 15:2) or was it Uriel (2 Chronicles 13:1-2)? Is there a contradiction?
Mar 07, 2004
God prophesied that Israel would have a king (Deuteronomy 17:14-20), and that their Messiah would come from the lineage of the king (Genesis 49:8-10). Why then was God opposed to Israel's desire to have a king (1 Samuel 8:7; 12:17-19)? Is there a contradiction?
Mar 14, 2004
How many sons did Absalom have? 2 Samuel 14:27 says three sons, but 2 Samuel 18:18 says he had no sons. Is there a contradiction?
Mar 21, 2004
Who was Achan's father? Joshua 7:1 says Carmi, while Joshua 7:24 and 22:20 say Zerah. Is there a contradiction?
Mar 28, 2004
Is it wrong to commit adultery? Texts such as Exodus 20:14, Deuteronomy 5:18, and Hebrews 13:4 indicate it is wrong, while texts such as Numbers 31:18, Hosea 1:2 and Hosea 3:1 show it to be permitted. Is there a contradiction?
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