The Book of God #5

Our study in Bibliology #1 Meditate on it #3 Inerrant #2 Inspires of God #4 Unique #5 Supposed Errors

How do we respond to attacks ? I. What would constitute an error II. How do we respond to accusations III. Examples of supposed error refuted

If there is any plausible I. What constitutes an error ? If there is any plausible explanation it is not an error.

It is not an error when scripture omits certain information.

I John 4: 16 We have come to know and have believed the love which God has for us. God is love, and the one who abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him. I Timothy 2: 3-4 This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, 4 who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth

Isaiah 44: 28-5:1f "It is I who says of Cyrus, 'He is My shepherd! And he will perform all My desire.' And he declares of Jerusalem, ' She will be built,' and of the temple, 'Your foundation will be laid.'" 5:1 Thus says the Lord to Cyrus His anointed, whom I have taken by the right hand, to subdue nations before him and to loose the loins of kings; to open doors before him so that gates will not be shut:

God knowingly omits some things Deuteronomy 29: 29 The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our sons forever, that we may observe all the words of this law.

It is not an error when the scriptures use incorrect grammar. By common people to common people

It is not an error when the scriptures round off numbers. Acts 1: 12 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day's journey away.

It is not an error when the scriptures don’t quote word for word. Frank : My wife wants ya’ll to come for dinner. Randy : Got a meeting at 5 and a ball game later Frank to wife : Randy said they’re busy tonight

when someone says there are errors in the bible. II. How should we respond when when someone says there are errors in the bible.

Make the most of the opportunity > Ask them to show you the error > Never just accept an error is true > Ask how he learned of the error > Consider the biases of the critic > If you can’t answer, admit it

supposed errors in the bible. III. Observe some examples of supposed errors in the bible. A difficulty is not necessarily an error

The first two chapters of Genesis both tell about the creation, but they are different.

Where did Cain get his wife ? Genesis 5: 3 Then the days of Adam after he became the father of Seth were eight hundred years, and he had other sons and daughters.

The sun doesn’t moves so it can’t stop. Joshua 10:12 Then Joshua spoke to the Lord in the day when the Lord delivered up the Amorites before the sons of Israel, and he said in the sight of Israel, "O sun, stand still at Gibeon, and O moon in the valley of Aijalon. 13 So the sun stood still, and the moon stopped, Until the nation avenged themselves of their enemies.

Many critics site Mathew 27: 9 as being a textual error.

Matthew 27: 9 – Then that which was spoken through Jeremiah the prophet was fulfilled: "and they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of the one whose price had been set by the sons of Israel;” Zachariah 11: 12-13 – said to them, "If it is good in your sight, give me my wages; but if not, never mind!" So they weighed out thirty shekels of silver as my wages. 13 Then the Lord said to me, "Throw it to the potter, that magnificent price at which I was valued by them." So I took the thirty shekels of silver and threw them to the potter in the house of the Lord.

Archeologists claimed historical errors. Claimed the Hittite nation did not exist Denied Belshazzar was the last king

There have always been critics Do not be intimidated by them You can trust God’s word Have faith in God

You are not responsible to be able to answer every skeptic. You must learn the truth You must apply the truth You must share the truth

Have you responded to the truth of God’s word ? John 17: 17 Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth. John 8: 32 You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.

For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until He comes. I Corinthians 11: 26

John 8: 32 – You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.   John 17: 17 – Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth. Rom 10: 17 – So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. Ephesians 2: 8 – For by grace you have been saved through faith;