We who preach the gospel must not think of ourselves as public relations agents sent to establish good will between Christ and the world. We must not imagine ourselves commissioned to make Christ acceptable to big business, the press, the world of sports or modern education. We are not diplomats but prophets, and our message is not a compromise but an ultimatum. A.W. Tozer
Therefore let God-inspired Scripture decide between us; and on whichever side be found doctrines in harmony with the word of God, in favor of that side will be cast the vote of truth. --Basil of Caesarea
Once you learn to discern, there's no going back. You will begin to spot the lie everywhere it appears.

I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service. 1 Timothy 1:12

Monday, June 3, 2019

Guidelines for Dealing With Bible Difficulties


The following are the “headlines” for the ten paragraphs in the article, “Ten Guidelines for Dealing with Bible Difficulties,” by Steven B. Cowan, in Areopagus Journal, January 2002, Pg.32-35.  Each “headline” has a good explanation.

One.  Consider the possibility that some discrepancies are the result of transmissional errors.

Two.  Recognize that the Bible uses phenomenal language.

Three.  Do not confuse imprecision with error.

Four.  Pay careful attention to the literary genre of a passage.

Five.  Recognize that differences in parallel accounts do not necessarily imply contradiction.

Six.  Consider that some parallel accounts may not be parallel after all.

Seven.  Recognize that authors do not always record events in chronological order.

Eight.  Pay careful attention to grammar and logic in assessing discrepancies.

Nine.  Consider the literary context of a passage.

Ten.  Do not assume that because a solution is not readily available that there is an error.
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