How Do You Answer People Who Say There Are Contradictions In The Bible?
There are many people who say that they are not Christians because there are contradictions in the Bible. A proper response to such a person is to present a reasonable case for the full reliability of the Bible. Here are a few steps to help you answer those who claim that Bible contradictions keep them from considering the teachings of Christ. Prepare yourself to answer questions about any supposed Bible contradictions that critics are fond of pointing out. This is best done through studying resources that show how the alleged contradictions in the Bible can be resolved. Two excellent tools that help fulfill this purpose are the “The New International Encyclopedia of Bible Difficulties” by Gleason Archer (Zondervan) and “Hard Sayings of the Bible” by Walter Kaiser, et. al. (InterVarsity Press). Either Bible study guide would be an excellent choice for you. Speak respectfully to the person at all times who says there are many contradictions in the Bible. He or she will likely have run i