When a scientist comes upon an anomaly in nature, he does not give up further scientific exploration. We use the king james version as our main study bible. Generally, those making such claims are merely repeating what they have heard, because most have not even read the bible, let alone done an indepth study of it. Critics of the bible have raised a variety of questions about apparent contradictions and errors in the bible, ethical issues slavery, the destruction of the canaanites, etc.
We have documented kjv translation errors and have marked them in our bible. When a chapter or section is finished, you will see at the bottom of the page. Newer versions are often not as faithful to the original text. Below are some helpful articles, books, and dvds that seek to provide intellectually satisfying answers to their questions. The bible, in contrast, is claimed by many believers to be infallible, inerrant and perfect. For example, jehovahs witnesses frequently claim that the bible contains 50,000 errors, and this figure is often quoted in arguments against. King james version translation errors servants news. Or from an arabic word meaning repent, thus bearing the name repentant one. Genesis god creates light and separates light from darkness, and day from night, on the first day. Torrey contents chapter introduction 1 a general statement of the case 2 classes of difficulties 3 how shall we deal with the difficulties of the bible. Todays bible when examined in the light of modern knowledge and science stands exposed to criticism.
Many base their entire religious ideology around the presumption that the bible is free from errors or mistakes, so demonstrating the presence of errors is key to rebutting their religious claims. There are many versions of bible of both catholics and protestants having their own 73 or 66 books respectively. Bible versions which fail to translate the definite article in 2 thessalonians 2. Do these bible verses show you can lose your salvation.
Frank turek was asked, how do we account for the errors of the scribes in the new testament since these documents were handed down from one person to the next and what if these. Factual errors and internal contradictions in the bible. The bible is believed by christians to be the word of god, as recorded by men. An examination of the alleged discrepancies of the bible, andover. Biblical scientific errors refer to biblical claims that go against scientific data, usually as a result of a literalistic reading.
A list of over 700 inconsistencies in the bible from. The king james version contains certain translation and textual errors which will facilitate a global transition from the true gospel of jesus christ to the false gospel of the antichrist. Top 20 most damning bible contradictions bob seidensticker. There are a few small errors in a number of different places. Easter sunday discrepancies, rich young ruler discrepancies, the demise of judas, etc. The human population didnt come from just two people, and certainly was as never low as. The most sensitive issue with the quran concerns errors. Bible difficulties solutions to alleged errors and. From the advent of neoorthodox theology in the early twentieth century, this assertion has become a mantra among those who want to have a high view of scripture while avoiding the academic liability of asserting biblical infallibility and inerrancy. How do we answer supposed bible contradictions and difficulties. The answer to 70 apparent contradictions in the king james.
The disciples asked him why do you speak to them in parables. And as such, is absolutely free of errors or contradictions. Each coloured link within the articles will lead you to a related topic on a different page of this site. Biblical errors why the bible is not gods word the. What we call the old testament, in its original language, has incredibly few bible errors. The fourth thing to be said about the difficulties in the bible is. Indeed, if it can be shown that the englishlanguage bible that i can obtain at my local bookseller usually the defined as the king james version is absolutely inerrant, their case that it is the word of god would be greatly strengthened. Quran is the principle text of islam and one of the three sources from which the sharia law is cast. The bible speaks about the creation of the universe. If we read the bible at face value, without a preconceived bias for finding errors, we will find it to be a coherent, consistent, and relatively easytounderstand book. Here are all solutions to difficult bible passages from genesis to revelation. The objection it is a common belief among nonchristians and among some who consider themselves to be christians that the bible is filled with errors. Feel free to reproduce and distribute this pdf, provided that you do not alter.
However while the text is part of the original article, the links are not. Which bible translation should you use for studying gods word. Bible contradictions explained come reason ministries. A biblically based commentary on current issues that impact you. Which ancient manuscripts are the most reliable and accurate to use for the new testament. Further, the discovery of errors in the bible would seem to cast doubt upon the whole work of the bible. Bible difficulties and seeming contradictions concordia. A recent article entitled five mistakes in your bible translation which appeared in the huffington post, a liberal online newspaper, alleges that the bible contains numerous translation errors. How to understand some difficult bible passages gracelife ministries.
When reading your bible it is important to ask yourself some basic questions. In the last article we defined what inerrancy is not and then attempted to adequately define the term. Yes, for although the bible is not a science textbook, it is accurate when it mentions matters of science. God creates light and separates light from darkness, and day from night, on the first day. Biblical scientific errors are external errors something that the bible gets wrong about the external world as opposed to internal errors something that contradicts the bible s own message. Jan 14, 2008 this is the third and final article in this short series dealing with inerrancy and with the bibles supposed errors and contradictions. Muslims claim the quran is infallible and errorfree, while others claim the quran has errors. Yet he didnt make the light producing objects the sun and the stars until the fourth day 1. Nov 11, 2014 with the passage of time new versions of bible keep corning in and the older texts continue to undergo more and more distortions. Of course there are errors and mistakes in the bible.
This is primary because the levitical priests, and levites in general, faithfully copied the text for generations. The earth is a flat disk in shape, like a dinner plate, and rests upon mountain pillars. Andrews it seems that the charge that the bible contradicts itself has been made more and more in the last 20 years. In addition, there is no regret for any contradictions or errors that actually exist in the modern. Sometimes the translational errors are deliberate attempts by some individual or class of individuals who want to make a case for their particular body or group, such as the socalled africanamerican bible that has been translated, if it can be called that, in such a manner as to make all of the characters in scripture appear to be negroid. He explains the meanings of the parables only to his disciples. Even today the catholic bible contains several books not included in the authorized king james version of the bible. Aug 21, 2012 are there contradictions in the bible. Go to the bottom of that page to see the index chapters, which are hot links. Frank turek was asked, how do we account for the errors of the scribes in the new testament since these documents were handed down from one. Kent hovind explains the truth about these so called contradictions. Often the answer depends on the eye of the beholder. The complaints many of us, who wholeheartedly support the king james bible kjb, continue to read or hear comments or complaints that there are many to mistakes or errors in the kjb. I understand what you are saying, however, i think it best to acknowledge what is actually there.
The entire bible is rife with historical errors, its hard to just name a few major ones in such a short space. Does the roman census prove luke is wrong about jesus birth. Pdf errors and contradictions in the bible islam pdfs. What the christian fundamentalist doesnt want you to know. This gives us confidence to believe that biblical difficulties not yet explained do have an explanation, and we need not assume that there is a mistake in the bible the new evidence that demands a verdict, 1999, pp.
Thus, copyist errors are of little concern and are unlikely to result in significant changes. The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on 2 timothy 3. This does not mean there are no difficulties in the bible. Dec 03, 2012 of course this process has been ongoing over the centuries with new books added. Yes, there are verses that appear to contradict each other. Generally, those making such claims are merely repeating what they have heard, because most have not even read the bible, let alone done an in depth study of it. Is the god of the old testament different from the god of the new. Others are whimsical where the element of truth is missing. We make no apology for using only the bible to answer any alleged contradictions without any use of invented hebrewgreek meanings, the best authorities, or falsified works like the septuagint, in an attempt to prove the bible is correct. Ignoring a passages cultural, historical and literary setting. The complaints many of us, who wholeheartedly support the king james bible kjb, continue to read or hear comments or complaints that there are many to mistakes or errors in. This name might have been derived from the hebrew word for persecution, thus meaning persecuted one. Unfortunately, many errors can be found in the king james bible due to its translators using latin readings that sometimes inaccurately.
The quran also spelled koran or quran was dictated from 609 to 632 ad by muhammad and compiled after he died. Because all the major bible aides are based on the kjv. There are many more questions and issues to be discussed, about history, archeology, authenticity, textual integrity, interpretation of. Forwardsources summary of the old testament summary of the new testament keypoints of the old testament keypoints of the new testament old testament notes bookbybook. Because there are so many flat contradictions, improbabilities and incompatibilities in its statements. Does the bible contain errors, contradictions, or discrepancies. For the most part, the questions listed in this book are the. Here are a few examples by no means all, but perhaps most of what christian pharisees demand that we believe as inerrant fact. The inerrancy of scripture means that scripture in the original manuscripts does not affirm anything that is. A list of over 700 inconsistencies in the bible umd department of.
Consider some examples showing that science and the bible agree and that the bible contains scientific facts that differed greatly from the beliefs of many people living at the time it was written. As noted author josh mcdowell explains regarding the bible. Biblenotes the entire holy bible is summarized with easy. This page is only about the topic of errors and contradictions in the bible. Biblenotes the entire holy bible is summarized with easyto. It is long period, and say that there are only 4 scientific errors or say. All scripture is inspired by god and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for trainin. Difficulties in the bible alleged errors and contradictions by r. He did not speak to them without a parable, but privately to his own disciples he explained everything mark 4. Errors and contradictions in the bible tim challies. One of the bedrock beliefs of most christian fundamentalists is in the inerrancy of their scripture, the bible. Books of the bible explained scripture by scripture. There are other passages that are of fictitious nature. But the difficulties are not due to gods perfect revelation, but to our imperfect understanding of it.
Bumbulis, maryanna white, russ smith, and others 19941995 introduction skip intro and go to the index of contradictions a word about the contributors. The history of bible criticism reveals that the bible has no errors, but the critics do. Errors in the bible here are a few examples by no means all, but perhaps most of what christian pharisees demand that we believe as inerrant fact. Christian understanding is a synthesis of many beliefs, and biblical teachings are often interpreted through this background belief which has. I believed that all the words in the bible were the words of god, that the bible was a heavenly book, a holy book, and was sacred, containing no inaccuracies or errors, and that the writings of any great men could not compare with it. The authors of these articles may, or may not, agree with the views expressed on those pages, or anything else on this site. Click on a book listed below which will take you to its introduction page. The answer to 70 apparent contradictions in the king james bible. William campbell to explain to me scientifically, how come a woman remains. Alleged bible contradictions explained dehoff publications. Scientific, historical errors and mistakes in the bible. There are about seven hundred bible versions and all are on display in london museum. As with other books of the bible, job bears the name of the narratives primary character. Only the coverdale bible and the new king james version nkjv translated the definite article the which is in the greek text.