Prayer, Bible, Unity | Truth | Bible | There's More! |    Answers | Cults | Christian Confusion | Ungodly Counsel | History | Quotations | Cartoons | About | Links | Link To This Page | AddSiteURL | Contact Us

Answers

Solutions? Biblical Contradictions?
        
   Answers   Bible Questions   Errors?

Are There Errors In The Scripture?

 

Many have tried to find an error on Scripture.  Billions have been spent over centuries of time.  If there had been any, it is reasonable to say that all this effort would have turned up an error or an inconsistency.  Some people have falsely claimed there are contradictions in the Bible.  There are not. 

Jesus quoted the Bible in a way that indicates that He was certain that the Bible was the authority.

The only sane answer, given these facts, is that there are no errors in Scripture.

Many people wonder whether there are errors in the Bible.  Some are sure that there are biblical errors but just can't think of any.  Some bring up what appear to be one or more errors but, on examination, these are not errors at all.  Some people are so desperate to try to get out from under the weight of the conviction of the Holy Spirit that they would say just about anything if they thought they might be able to convince themselves of some biblical error.

Let's start by stating the obvious. In the liberal shell game, the obvious is often missed. The obvious, in this case, is that which does NOT demonstrate an error. In an attempt to find an error in the Bible, liberals will make assumptions regarding Scripture or assumptions regarding science.  Assumptions are never proof of anything.  Liberals will take their assumptions as if these assumptions were facts.  Then they will try to cover the fact that their assumptions are assumptions.  They will presuppose their assumptions or try to call their assumptions, "scientific facts."  They will try to say that everyone must accept their assumptions as the "correct assumptions."  This insane form of liberal "reasoning" will make a reasonable person shudder.  At any rate, there are endless ways to hide the fact that they are just making it up as they go along.  Once they have their assumptions well hidden, they try to use their assumptions to "prove" that an error exists in Scripture.  Of course, all of this is flimflam.  No one has ever found a real error in Scripture.

The liberals take the attitude that, if there is an assumption that could be made that would make the Bible not make sense, then the Bible must contain an error.  That is to say that they add to or take away parts of Scripture by making assumptions, and by adding to Scripture or taking away from Scripture, they falsely claim that they have found an error.  If anyone looks at the situation and discovers their mind game, they will see very plainly that the claim of an error was simply a silly trick.

Let's agree to follow the golden rule, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you," even though those who do not believe that the Bible is the inspired Word of God have no reason to follow such a rule.  If someone were to say to you, "If I can misinterpret any one of your statements, then you are lying or in error," then, what would your hope of communicating with that person be? This is exactly the attitude of the liberal toward the Word of God as found in the Bible.  No wonder liberals cannot make a connection with the God of the Bible.

Every single argument that has ever claimed Biblical error has followed the deceptive pattern just mentioned.  All of those arguments have been shown to be bogus, but the Bible stands.

An error or conflict in Scripture would need to be absolute. It would need to involve no assumptions. A situation would have to exist where there was no set of assumptions that could possibly show that there was no error or conflict. Some would say that this would eliminate all possible errors, but this is not true. If there were real errors in the Bible, then it would be very easy to find them using these rules. Science books, by this rule, should be and are replaced often because of the errors that exist in them.

Ways to interpret the Bible

From a Naturalistic or Materialistic world-view:

The correct way to interpret a statement, in the natural or material, is to say, "I don't know about that about that particular point," whenever a statement has any possibility of being interpreted in many ways. If there is any way or if there are any assumptions that could make the statement a non-error, then the naturalist, if he or she is honest, would not claim that there was an error. If the Naturalist or Materialist were actually honest, they would further admit that there may be scenarios of which they are not aware. Virtually every Naturalistic/Materialistic claim of biblical error involves a Naturalist/Materialist who is claiming that his/her interpretation is the only possible interpretation and they always are making assumptions. Without these assumptions, the supposed error disappears.

From a rationalized Christian world-view:

The correct way to interpret a statement, from a rationalized Christian world-view, is to say, "I don't know about that particular point, but the Bible says of itself that it is without error," whenever a statement has any possibility of being interpreted in many ways. If there is any way or if there are any assumptions that could make the statement a non-error, then the rationalistic Christian, if he or she is honest, would not claim that there was an error.  The problem is that the rationalizing Christians tend to add the suppositions that are products of their own minds to the Bible.  Then, they find that God is not like their suppositions, and they foall into doubt.  Without these assumptions, supposed errors always disappear.

God's order for interpreting Scripture:

The first part of the answer is that the correct way to interpret the statement is by seeking the Lord for the meaning. If two people both have revelation from the Lord on any Scripture, their revelation will not be in conflict. They may see the Scripture from the viewpoint of their own gift and ministry, which may, to the natural man, seem to be in conflict, but the Holy Spirit never conflicts with Himself. Revelation is never in conflict with the revelation of Scripture.

The second part of the answer has to do with the very necessary safe guards that God built into the Scriptural church order, the Scriptural church order that most of the church chooses not to follow.  Every Christian is aware of the deceptiveness of the human mind and how It is very easy to interpret Scripture by the human mind and think that a revelation from God is taking place. When revelation is given, it is natural for the human mind to try to fill in that which has not been revealed.  Whether they rationalize their speculation or spiritualize their speculation, they fill in from the human mind and blunt God's Sword. This is one of the main causes for doctrinal debates between Christians and it is actually a sign of spiritual immaturity.

The order of God, which is clearly given in the Bible, shows the wisdom of God in creating an order that, among many other benefits, provides the benefit of guarding against division because of speculative doctrine.

If the liberals were to be honest about their claims that there are errors in Scripture, then they would tell us that their real purpose is to give their own minds the same status as Scripture. They really want their own rationalized and spiritualized supposition to have the same validity as Scripture. In reality, they do not want to surrender themselves to their God. They do not want to submit to God's loving authority. They want independence from God. They want to say, "My opinion is just as good as anyone else's opinion." The reality is that God could care less about their opinion or anyone else's opinion. God's opinion is the only opinion that matters. The fact is that those who have heard from God and rejected Him that He should not rule over them, will bear the consequences of their choice.

 


That the apostles would have created such words and ideas out of thin air seems unlikely, for their story and their message strained credulity even then. Paul admitted the difficulty: "... we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling-block to Jews and folly to Gentiles." A king who died a criminal's death? An individual's resurrection from the dead? A human atoning sacrifice? "This is not something that the PR committee of the disciples would have put out," says Dr. R. Albert Mohler Jr., president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky. "The very fact of the salvation message's complexity and uniqueness, I think, speaks to the credibility of the Gospels and of the entire New Testament."

Newsweek


The Newsweek article quoted above also makes this erroneous statement: Then came ... nothing. A central prophecy preached in Jesus' name, his Second Coming on "clouds of glory," failed to happen. "Truly, I say to you," Jesus tells his disciples in Mark, "there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power."

You must understand that the word, come is the Greek word, parousia, meaning abiding presence.  If you read the accounts where similar statements were made, you will find that this statement is followed by a few of the disciples going to the mount of transfiguration with Jesus and seeing the abiding presence. 


Evidence

  The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the cornerstone of the Christian faith.  Without it the believer has no hope for this life or for the life to come.  The apostle Paul wrote, "And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain" (1 Cor. 15:17).  Our belief in this great teaching is not based upon some religious feeling or upon an unfounded idea about what may have happened in the past.  Nor are we talking about an isolated rumor, but about a historical fact with solid evidence to support it.

  In the early part of the last century, a group of lawyers met in England to discuss the biblical accounts of Jesus' resurrection. They wanted to see if sufficient information was available to make a case that would hold up in an English court of law.  When their study was completed, they published the results of their investigation.  They concluded that Christ's resurrection was one of the most well established facts of history!

  In his little book, Countdown, G. B. Hardy has given us some thought-provoking questions about the resurrection.  "There are but two essential requirements: 1. Has anyone cheated death and proved it? 2. Is it available to me?  Here is the complete record:  Confucius' tomb -- occupied.  Buddha's tomb -- occupied. Mohammed's tomb -- occupied. Jesus' tomb -- empty!  Argue as you will, there is no point in following a loser."

  The resurrection of Jesus Christ is a reality.  Countless changed lives testify that it's a fact -- not a fable!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

John Singleton Copley, one of the great legal minds in British history and three times High Chancellor of England, wrote, "I know pretty well what evidence is, and I tell you, such evidence as that for the resurrection has never broken down yet."

See:  Matt 28:1-17




Author/Compiler: Bob Stenson (unless otherwise noted)
Last updated: 2008-10-18 08:35:14

If you seek God, you will find Him through His Son, Jesus.
Previous - Next


* DoesThe Bible Have Solutions For Life Every Day?
* Are There Errors In The Scripture?
* Are There Contradictions In The Bible?
* Does The Bible Say That It Is The Infallible Word Of God?
* Should we have a passion and zeal to read the Bible today?
* Has Anyone Ever Found A Real Error In The Bible?
* Drugs, The Bible Does Talk About Them
* Does The Bible Say Anything About The Da Vinci Code?

Want more?
. . . or self-satisfied?


Featured Articles:

The Real Purpose of Life.  

The Real Purpose of the Church.




THE CONCLUSION

Receive Jesus Button
Links | Add Site URL