Contradictions of Christian Theology:
Are there contradictions in all translations of the Holy Bible?
Yes.
How did contradictions emerge; and why?
Contradictions in the Bible were produced from translations and theologies of men, not God. This was achieved by deliberately adding and/or changing words and their meanings, through mistranslations.
Deuteronomy 4:2 Ye shall not add to the word which I command you, and ye shall not take from it: keep the commandments of the Lord our God, all that I command you this day.
Nobody can corrupt the Scriptures with Christian theology, without producing contradictions, inaccuracies, additions, and errors.
Note: Other religions have distorted the Scriptures also, but contradictions from Christian theology is the subject matter.
Men that corrupt the Scriptures are not seeking the truth, but are trying to influence and/or persuade others into following their ‘choice’ of theology.
Note: Corrupting the Scriptures is not just by ‘rewording’ the Bible, but is also by teachings and doctrines that are ‘claimed to be Biblical’, but are not.
Why would God allow His Word to be corrupted?
God does not ‘allow’ His Word to be corrupted. The Scriptures were not written for God, but for men. Men must take responsibility for changes to the Scriptures, [not God] because the Scriptures were given to men ‘pure’ [without errors] and by God’s inspiration.
Psalm 12:6 The words of the LORD {are} pure words: {as} silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.
2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture {is} given by inspiration of God, and {is} profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
Is God and His Word still obtainable?
Deuteronomy 4:29 And there ye shall seek the Lord your God, and ye shall find him whenever ye shall seek him with all your heart, and with all your soul in your affliction.
Proverbs 8:17 I love those that love me; and they that seek me shall find.
Jeremiah 29:12 And do ye pray to me, and I will hearken to you: and do ye earnestly seek me, and ye shall find me;
Matthew 7:7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and the door shall be opened to you:
Acts 17:27 That they should seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after him, and find him, though he is not far from every one of us:
How is God’s Word revealed?
1 Corinthians 2:10 But God hath revealed to us by his Spirit; for the Spirit searcheth all things, even the deep things of God.
Philippians 3:14 I press towards the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. :15 Let us therefore, as many as are perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing ye are otherwise minded, God will reveal even this to you.
How can one determine what is God’s Word?
Deuteronomy 29:29 The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things that are revealed belong to us and to our children for ever, to do all the words of this law.
Proverbs 1:23 “Turn to my reproof, Behold, I will pour out my spirit on you; I will make my words known to you.
John 14:26 “But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you.
Note: The only way anyone can know God’s Word, is when it is revealed by God through the teaching of the Holy Spirit, [with absolutely no aid from religious theology].
What is Biblical inerrancy?
There are at least two (opposing) explanations of inerrancy of the Holy Bible.
One:
The ‘original texts’ of the Scriptures were accurate, and without any errors in their ‘original form’.
Psalm 12:6 The words of the LORD are pure words; As silver tried in a furnace on the earth, refined seven times.
Note: With the meddling of men and their religious theologies, the Scriptures became infected with theological beliefs, and are no longer pure [originally accurate]. Mistranslations and inserted words are not ‘God’s Words’.
Two:
Biblical inerrancy is used as a theological term to describe the belief that the Bible [as it is presented today] is free from errors and contradictions.
Note: Contradictions are usually viewed as ‘one’s misunderstanding’ of the Scripture, or an ‘incorrect’ version of the Bible.
The inerrancy theological position is especially directed to issues of Christian faiths, doctrines, and religious practices. This theological position is described as: word perfect, with no errors or contradictions, is scientifically sound, and that the Holy Bible is infallible.
If so, which version?
Note: The incentive for this Bible study was made when a pastor claimed that the KJV was “word perfect”.
Quote: “God has preserved in the Authorized King James Bible an absolute Word of truth. God Himself supplied every word to make a perfect text, a perfect Word of God in the English language. No word can be found in the Authorized King James Bible that should not be there. The King James Bible represents God’s perfection in Bible translation. Every critic of this great Bible will be silenced when discovery is made into the background of this word perfect Bible”.
In reference to the translators of the KJV:
Quote: “These men were used of God to bring forth a word perfect Bible, the veritable Word of God, just as true, anointed, and fresh from heaven as if God Himself had set at the translation table. Indeed, in the Person of the Holy Spirit, God did translate the Authorized King James Bible.”
Note: This nonsense is sacrilege. 1. There is no such thing as a word perfect Bible in any translation. 2. The Holy Spirit is not a person. 3. God did not translate the KJV [or any Bible].
All translations have problems; why single out the KJV?
It is true that all translations have problems. The KJV (just as with other translations) is not an exclusively invalid translation.
Note: At this time, I have not discovered any statements [like the previous] made by anyone that are directed to any other translation of the Bible.
Those that are dogmatic regarding the KJV Bible ‘only’ make it the ‘singled out’ central point at this time.
It is okay if the KJV ‘only’ is ones choice.
Many choose this Bible over all others. But, any contradictions, additions, fallibilities, conflicts and errors are also KJV only.
Examples:
KJV Acts 8:37 And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
KJV Acts 24:7 But the chief captain Lysias came upon us, and with great violence took him away out of our hands,
KJV Acts 28:29 And when he had said these words, the Jews departed, and had great reasoning among themselves.
Note: All three of the previous KJV verses are not in any manuscript of the Bible.
Did those on the road with Saul hear a voice?
KJV Acts 9:7 And the men which journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man.
KJV Acts 22:9 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.
Note: The contradiction is not Biblical, but a poor translation of Greek; “hearing a voice no man but seeing”. They heard the voice [of Paul] but did not see anyone. Only Paul heard the voice of Christ.
How did King Saul die?
KJV 1 Samuel 31:4 Then said Saul unto his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me through, and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. Therefore Saul took a sword, and fell upon it. :5 And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise upon his sword, and died with him. :6 So Saul died, and his three sons, and his armourbearer, and all his men, that same day together.
Note: Saul fell upon his sword and he died.
KJV 2 Samuel 1:2 It came even to pass on the third day, that, behold, a man came out of the camp from Saul with his clothes rent, and earth upon his head: and so it was, when he came to David, that he fell to the earth, and did obeisance. :3 And David said unto him, From whence comest thou? And he said unto him, Out of the camp of Israel am I escaped. :4 And David said unto him, How went the matter? I pray thee, tell me. And he answered, That the people are fled from the battle, and many of the people also are fallen and dead; and Saul and Jonathan his son are dead also. :5 And David said unto the young man that told him, How knowest thou that Saul and Jonathan his son be dead? :6 And the young man that told him said, As I happened by chance upon mount Gilboa, behold, Saul leaned upon his spear; and, lo, the chariots and horsemen followed hard after him. :7 And when he looked behind him, he saw me, and called unto me. And I answered, Here am I. :8 And he said unto me, Who art thou? And I answered him, I am an Amalekite. :9 He said unto me again, Stand, I pray thee, upon me, and slay me: for anguish is come upon me, because my life is yet whole in me. :10 So I stood upon him, and slew him, because I was sure that he could not live after that he was fallen: and I took the crown that was upon his head, and the bracelet that was on his arm, and have brought them hither unto my lord.
Note: Was the Amalekite lying, thinking he would find favor from David?
[If so, then this is not a contradiction, but a lying Amalekite.]
Does Paul contradict himself?
KJV Galatians 6:2 Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
KJV Galatians 6:5 For every man shall bear his own burden.
Note: In verse :2 burdens means hardships; weight. Burdens in verse :5 means a load; cargo. Paul’s meanings are not contrary.
Does every man sin?
KJV 1 John 1:8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.:10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.
Note: All people sin.
KJV 1 John 3:9 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.
Note: It does not mean that you don’t sin any more; it means that one does not practice sin. The NAS makes this more clear.
KJV 1 John 3:10 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.
NAS 1 John 3:10 By this the children of God and the children of the devil are obvious: anyone who does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor the one who does not love his brother.
Is wisdom a blessing or sorrow?
KJV Proverbs 3:13 Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
KJV Ecclesiastes 1:18 For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.
LXX Proverbs 3:13 Blessed is the man who has found wisdom, and the mortal who knows prudence.
LXX Ecclesiastes 1:18 For in the abundance of wisdom is abundance of knowledge; and he that increases knowledge will increase sorrow.
Note: Read both verses in their context and observe the differences in the subject matter.
There is not a contradiction in Proverbs and Ecclesiastes.
Proverbs states that a man who has found wisdom and knows prudence [understanding] is blessed.
Ecclesiastes does not state understanding. An abundance of wisdom and knowledge [without understanding] is what leads to sorrow.
Start list here for Theological contradictions
1. The heavens [universe], earth [planet] are around seven thousand years old.
The heaven and earth were created by an eternal God.
Note: God is eternal. Eternity has no time. What was here before if the creation of the universe is only 7000 years old? [See: Creation]
2. Jesus is love.
Jesus will send one that is not a Christian to an eternal hell fire to suffer in for all eternity. [See: Hell]
3. Jesus died on the cross for our sins, and for the sins of the world.
Some day Jesus will come back and save us from this sinful evil world. [See: Futurism and Historicism]
4. The Kingdom of Christ is established in heaven forever.
Some day the Kingdom of Christ will be established on this earth. [See: Kingdom of Christ on Earth]
5. The terms soon; quickly; and near did not apply to when they were written.
These terms only apply to Christians in the far future. [See: Day of the Lord; When was Revelation Written?]
6. Jesus was the final Passover.
Christians need not celebrate Passover, but are to celebrate Easter. [See: Easter]
7. Christian communion is the Lord’s Supper.
The Lord’s Supper is a meal belonging to the Lord. [See: Communion; The Lords Supper]
8. People have an immortal spirit that returns to God that never dies.
Christians are waiting for a resurrection to attain eternal life. [See: Immortal Spirit of Man]
9. God created everything.
God did not create evil. [See: Creation]
10. God did not create evil angels.
Fallen angels were created by God. [See: Fallen Angels; Evil Spirits; Demons]
11. The Devil and his angels had the choice to sin.
God is all knowing, but didn’t want them to sin. [See: Devil; Satan; Serpent; Dragon]
Note: The erroneous explanation that God created these divinities as good, but they sinned against God and then became evil is one of the most ridiculous statements made by Christianity. The doctrine of fallen angels and a fallen angel devil is not Biblical, so any explanations are all nonsense anyway.
12. The Christian Trinity is one God manifested in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Polytheists are pagan. [See: Trinity]
13. All men die.
Enoch and Elijah didn’t die. [See: Did Enoch and Elijah Die?]
14. No man has ever gone to heaven.
Enoch and Elijah went to heaven. [See: Did Enoch and Elijah Die?]
16. God’s chosen people are Jews.
Christians are God’s chosen through Christ. [See: God’s Chosen People]
15. One is born again when saved and/or converted.
One is born again when resurrected. [See: Born Again]
16. Jesus was a Jew.
Jesus was a Nazarene and Galilean. [See: Was Jesus A Jew?]
17. Jesus has fulfilled all the Law and prophets.
Jesus is coming back to fulfill prophecy. [See: Futurism]
18. Christ was a true prophet.
There are unfulfilled ‘last day’ prophecies that Jesus predicted.
Note: The proof of a real prophet is the fulfillment of that prophecy.
[See:Day of the Lord; Futurism; Historicism; The Second Coming of Christ; When was Revelation Written?]
19. Cults are guised as Christian.
Christian religions by their own definition are all cults. [See: Cults;
Pastors/Clergy]
20. Christ died for the sins of the world.
Christ didn’t die, only his body died. [See: Resurrection]
21. Christ raised himself from the dead.
God raised Christ from the dead. [See: Trinity]
22. Once saved, always saved.
One can renounce their salvation. [See: Born Again]
23. Baptism is by emersion only.
Baptism by the Holy Spirit is not emersion. [See: Baptism]
24. God loves the sinner, but hates the sin.
God hated Esau, hates sinners and evil doers.
Malachi 1:3 And I hated Esau, and laid his mountains and his heritage waste for the dragons of the wilderness.
Romans 9:13 As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated.
Psalm 5:5 The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity.
Psalm 11:5 The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.
Proverbs 6:16 These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: :17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, :18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, :19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
Note: It is the sinners that do these things that God hates. God hates the sinner.
25. Christians are commanded to love everybody, including their enemies.
Christians are only to hate the evil committed by evil doers.
26. We are to pray for the repentance of sinners.
Sinners are to repent.
Jeremiah 7:16 Therefore pray not thou for this people, neither lift up cry nor prayer for them, neither make intercession to me: for I will not hear thee.
Jeremiah 27:18 But if they be prophets, and if the word of the LORD be with them, let them now make intercession to the LORD of hosts, that the vessels which are left in the house of the LORD, and in the house of the king of Judah, and at Jerusalem, go not to Babylon.
Romans 8:26 And, in like manner also, the Spirit doth help our weaknesses; for, what we may pray for, as it behoveth {us}, we have not known, but the Spirit himself doth make intercession for us with groanings unutterable, :27 and He who is searching the hearts hath known what {is} the mind of the Spirit, because according to God he doth intercede for saints.
Romans 8:34 who is the one who condemns? Christ Jesus is He who died, yes, rather who was raised, who is at the right hand of God, who also intercedes for us.
Hebrews 7:25 whence also he is able to save to the very end, those coming through him unto God — ever living to make intercession for them.
26. God directs everything.
People have free will.
27. God is satisfied with his works. Gen. 1:31.
God is not satisfied with his works. Gen. 6:6.
28. God dwells in temples. 2 Chron. 7:12, 16.
God does not dwell in temples. Acts 7:48.
29. God dwells in light. 1 Tim. 6:16.
God dwells in darkness. 1K. 8:12; Ps. 18:11; 97:2.
30. God is seen and heard. Ex. 24:9-11; 33:23; 11; Gen. 3:9-10; 32:30;
Is. 6:1.
God is invisible and cannot be heard. Ex. 33:20; Jn. 1:18; 5:37; 1 Tim.6:16.
31. God tires and rests. Ex. 31:17; Jer.15:6.
God never tires or needs rest. Is. 40:28.
32. Stephen said that Abraham bought the sepulcher. Acts 7:15-16.
Jacob bought it. Jos. 24:32.
Acts 7:15 So Jacob went down into Egypt, and died, he, and our fathers,
:16 And were carried over into Sychem, and laid in the sepulchre that Abraham bought for a sum of money of the sons of Emmor the father of Sychem.
Joshua 24:32 And the bones of Joseph, which the children of Israel brought up out of Egypt, buried they in Shechem, in a parcel of ground which Jacob bought of the sons of Hamor the father of Shechem for an hundred pieces of silver: and it became the inheritance of the children of Joseph.
Note: Jacob bought the land, not the sepulcher.
33. Christians are responsible to lead a lost soul to Christ.
Christ calls one to salvation. [See: Soul Winning; Missions]
34. Everyone is equal in the eyes of God.
Only Christians can go to heaven.
35. God chose Israel above all others. [See: God's Chosen People]
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