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This page is under construction. In time we will be adding more and more passages. The passages are listed in their proper order according to the books of the Bible. Remember, our Lord Jesus Christ clearly stated that God's Word is truth (John 17:17). There are no contradictions in the Bible, because God does not contradict Himself. The problem is not with God and not with His Word, but with man and his faulty understanding. Even when we do not have the answer, God does. When there may seem to be contradictory statements and someone claims that the Bible contains errors, keep in mind that the burden of proof is on the critic. Let the critic prove it. He must: a. Show that the statement was in the original God-breathed text. b. Show that the translation he uses is absolutely correct. c. Show that his interpretation is the only possible one. d. Show that the present state of our knowledge, with respect to the passage, is final. e. Show that the task of reconciliation is impossible. Remember, the words of our Lord, "The Scripture cannot be broken" (John 10:35) and "Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away" (Matthew 24:35). |
Old Testament
Genesis chapter 1 - Is there a gap between verses 1 and 2? Did God create an original earth and then judge it and then did He recreate the earth in six days? For further study: Unformed and Unfilled - A Critique of the Gap Theory by Weston Fields
Genesis chapter 1 - Are the six days of creation literal 24-hour days? For further study: The Early Earth by John C. Whitcomb
Genesis chapter 7 - When did Noah enter the ark?
Exodus 3:2-7 - Who is the angel of the LORD?
Exodus 20:8-11 Are believers today obligated to keep the Sabbath Day?
Exodus 20:13 "Thou shalt not kill" - Does this command forbid all killing?
Isaiah 53:6 - How does this verse relate to the extent of the atonement?
Isaiah 53:12 - Does the fact that Christ died for many mean that He did not die for all?
Ezekiel 38-39 - How does Russia fit
into prophecy?
New Testament
Matthew 3:15 - How did our Lord's baptism "fulfill all righteousness"?
Matthew chapters 5-7 The Sermon on the Mount - Is it for the Church today?
Matthew 7:6 What animals do the rending--the swine or the dogs?
Matthew 8:12 (and also Matthew 13:42; 13:50; 22:13; 24:51; 25:30) - "Weeping and gnashing of teeth" Will this be the fate of some believers?
Matthew 12:24-32 - What is the unpardonable sin?
Matthew 16:18 - Was Peter the first Pope? Who does "the Rock" refer to?
Matthew 19:16-26 - The Rich Young Ruler Did Jesus present this man with a "Lordship" gospel? Is a person saved by keeping the commandments?
Matthew 24:36 - Is it wrong to set dates for the return of Christ?
Matthew 26:28 - Does the fact that Christ died for many mean that He did not die for all?
Mark 10:14 - Can a young child be saved?
Mark 10:45 - Does the fact that Christ died for many mean that He did not die for all?
Mark 16:16 - Does water baptism save a person?
Luke 16:19-31 - The Rich and and Lazarus - Is this a parable?
Luke 24:46-49 - What is the Great Commission according to Luke's Gospel?
Luke 24:49 - Is it necessary to "tarry" for the Holy Spirit?
John 1:1 - Does this verse teach that Jesus Christ is God or mere "a god."
John 3:5 - What does it mean to be "born of water"? Does this refer to water baptism?
John 3:16 - How does this verse relate to the extent of the atonement?
John chapter 6 - How does this chapter relate to the extent of the atonement?
John 7:38-39 Is every believer indwelt by the Holy Spirit? For further study, see The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit.
John 14:28 "My Father is greater than I" If Jesus is "equal with God" (John 5:18; John 10:30) then how can the Father be greater than the Lord Jesus (John 14:28)?
John 20:21 - "As the Father hath send Me, so send I you" -What does this mean?
Acts 1:4 - Is it necessary to wait or "tarry" for the Holy Spirit?
Acts 2 - Is this when the Church began?
Acts chapter 2 - What was the gift of tongues in Acts 2?
Acts 2:38 - Does water baptism save a person?
Acts 3:19 - Is conversion necessary for salvation?
Acts 16:31 - Is faith the sole requirement for salvation?
Acts 17:30 - Is repentance necessary for salvation?
Acts 22:16 - Does water baptism wash away sins?
Romans 8:9 Is every believer indwelt by the Holy Spirit? For further study, see The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 9:5 Does this verse teach that Jesus Christ is God?
Romans 10:9-10 - Is a person saved by confessing Christ?
Romans 10:13 - Is a person saved by calling on the name of the Lord?
Romans 13:8 "Owe no man anything" Is it wrong for a believer to be in debt?
Romans 16:25-27 - What is the "mystery of the gospel"?
1 Corinthians 6:9-11. Who are those who do not inherit the kingdom? Are they saved or unsaved?
1 Corinthians 12:13 - What is Spirit baptism? How does this verse relate to the question of when the Church began?
1 Corinthians 13 and temporary gifts
1 Corinthians 13:8 - When did the gift of tongues cease?
1 Corinthians 13:8 - The duration of tongues in the assembly.
1 Corinthians 13:8 and temporary sign gifts
1 Corinthians 14:1-20 - The gift of tongues in the city of Corinth
1 Corinthians 14:21-26 - What was the purpose of the gift of tongues?
1 Corinthians 15:3-4 - How does this passage relate to the extent of the atonement?
2 Corinthians 5:19-20 - What does it mean that Christ reconciled the world unto Himself?
Ephesians 2:8 - What does it mean to be saved by grace?
Ephesians 2:8-9 - What is the "gift of God" in this verse? Is faith the gift of God?
Ephesians 5:18 - How can a person be filled with the Spirit?
Colossians 1:15 - "firstborn of every creature" Does this mean that Christ was created as Jehovah's Witnesses teach?
1 Thessalonians 4:17 Is the "rapture" found in the Bible? See also The Rapture
1 Timothy 2:6 - Who is the "ALL" that Christ died for?
1 Timothy 2:15 - "she shall be saved in childbearing" - What does this mean?
1 Timothy 4:10 - In what sense is Christ "the Saviour of all men"?
2 Timothy 2:15 - What does it mean to "rightly divide the word of truth"?
Titus 2:10 - What does it mean to "adorn the doctrine" of our God?
Hebrews 2:9 - Did Christ really die for "every man"?
Hebrews 7:3 - How does this verse about Melchizedek relate to Christ's eternal Sonship?
James 2:14-26 - Justification by Works and Justification by Faith? Did James contradict Paul?
1 Peter 2:24 - Did Christ pay the penalty for our sins prior to the cross?
1 Peter 3:20-21 - Does water baptism save a person?
2 Peter 2:1 - Did the Lord Jesus die for unsaved people?
Revelation chapters 2-3. Who are the overcomers?
Revelation 3:14 - "the beginning of the creation of God" Does this mean that Christ was created as Jehovah's Witnesses teach?
Revelation chapter 13 -- Who is the first beast of Revelation chapter 13?
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