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300 Alleged Bible Contradictions Answered

A helpful list from SlimJim.

Daniel

Since October 2015 I have blogged responses to alleged Bible contradictions listed on the Skeptic Annotated Bible.  Apparently this week I hit a milestone: I have refuted three hundred alleged Bible Contradiction! Below is the listing of these posts, beginning with the newer posts since the last milestone I posted of 250 Bible contradictions:

300 Alleged Bible Contradictions Answered

VerseD: 2 Peter 3:9

The Lord does not delay his promise, as some understand delay, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish but all to come to repentance.

‭2 Peter‬ ‭3:9‬, ‭CSB‬

Jesus has called us to salvation, and He has called us to share this salvation with others. Sometimes, we’re ready for the end to come, but He is waiting until we have carried His gospel to everyone.

VerseD: Psalm 121:2

My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.

Psalm ‭121:2‬, ‭CSB‬

Jesus calls us to emerge from and engage this world with the gospel, and He helps us every step of the way, for He is our Creator and Savior.

VerseD: Matthew 5:14

“You are the light of the world. A city situated on a hill cannot be hidden.”

Matthew‬ ‭5:14‬, ‭CSB‬

Jesus has put His light in us and called us to live like Him, so let us pray that He helps us overcome ourselves and live His truth so that others may see us and turn to Him.

This Sunday at Church: Being intentional about adoration of God

I personally have been trying to be more intentional in all areas of life, and I think … nay, KNOW we can all be more intentional when praising our God.

Daniel

For this Sunday here’s what you can do: This Sunday at Church: Being intentional about adoration of God.

This Sunday at Church: Being intentional about adoration of God

VerseD: Mark 4:9

Then he said, “Let anyone who has ears to hear listen.”

Mark‬ ‭4:9‬, ‭CSB‬

Jesus said some things that can be hard to understand or to love out. Let us pray for understanding and the courage to obey.

VerseD: Matthew 18:12

What do you think? If someone has a hundred sheep, and one of them goes astray, won’t he leave the ninety-nine on the hillside and go and search for the stray?

Matthew‬ ‭18:12‬, ‭CSB‬

Life can be crazy, and it doesn’t help when we push each other away. Let us be like our Lord who came after us, and, when we see a fellow believer wandering off, let’s collectively pursue and strengthen them in Christ.

VerseD: Mark 3:25

If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand.

Mark‬ ‭3:25‬, ‭CSB‬

Life is hard enough without the Church getting into squabbles and frivolous fights. Let us focus on the spiritual war waging around us, and by the authority of Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit speak against evil and seek to bring glory to God to all around us.

VerseD: Luke 12:15

And he said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.”

Luke‬ ‭12:15‬, ‭ESV‬

Life can be difficult, especially when we focus having what others have. Instead, let’s encourage to remember that we have been given the greatest treasure – Christ – who is coming back for us.

VerseD: Mark 13:33

Be on guard, keep awake. For you do not know when the time will come.

Mark‬ ‭13:33‬, ‭ESV‬

Life can be hard, but we encourage each other with the hope that Christ is coming back and can come at any time.