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Dealing With Contradictions

The document discusses dealing with supposed Bible contradictions. It defines logical concepts like laws of identity and non-contradiction. False expectations can lead to false conclusions when analyzing the Bible - people ignore writing style and force their interpretation. Specific examples of alleged contradictions are examined, like accounts of Jesus' words on the cross or Genesis 1 versus 2. The tips are to determine if it's truly a contradiction, establish an understanding of biblical authority, and refer to proper sources when addressing difficulties.

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Dealing With Contradictions

The document discusses dealing with supposed Bible contradictions. It defines logical concepts like laws of identity and non-contradiction. False expectations can lead to false conclusions when analyzing the Bible - people ignore writing style and force their interpretation. Specific examples of alleged contradictions are examined, like accounts of Jesus' words on the cross or Genesis 1 versus 2. The tips are to determine if it's truly a contradiction, establish an understanding of biblical authority, and refer to proper sources when addressing difficulties.

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Dealing with Supposed Bible Contradictions

Text: 1 Peter 1:23-2:2

I. Defining a Contradiction - Some Lessons in Logic


A. The Laws of Logic

1. Law of Identity:

2. The Law of Non-Contradiction:

3. The Law of Excluded Middle:

4. Law of Rational Inference

II. False Expectations Lead to False Conclusions


A. Expect “Robot” Reporting

B. Ignore Style to Force Meaning

C. Making My Way the Only Way

© 2011 Come Reason Ministries. All Rights Reserved. www.comereason.org


III. Specific Examples – a YouTube video

A. Jesus’ Sayings on the Cross

B. Problems with Animals

C. Problems with Numbers

D. Who Tempted David to Sin?

E. Genesis 1 versus Genesis 2

F. The Resurrection Accounts

IV. Tips on Dealing with Difficulties


A. Is it really a contradiction?

B. Establish the foundation - will they really accept the answer?

C. Look to proper sources

© 2011 Come Reason Ministries. All Rights Reserved. www.comereason.org

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