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Does the. Contradict Itself ?. 2 Tim. 3:16-17 “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works”

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  1. Does the Contradict Itself ?

  2. 2 Tim. 3:16-17 “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works” Inspired - God breathed = no mistakes Atheist’s claim there are contradictions “innocent until proven guilty” Matt. 20:29-34

  3. What is a Contradiction ? Law of Contradiction • “That the same thing should at the same time both be and not be for the same person and in the same respect is impossible.” • Contradiction ? • Same person or thing • Same time period • Language used in the same sense John is Poor John is Rich

  4. What is a Contradiction ? Same Person or thing Infidel said he found a contradiction Noah’s Ark - Genesis 6 = weighed several tons Priests carried ark across Jordan - Joshua 3 Saved by works - Not saved by works Phil. 2:12 “work out your own salvation” James 2:24 “by works a man is justified Not the Law of Moses - Rom. 3:27-28 Not by human works - Eph.2:8-9

  5. What is a Contradiction ? Same Time Reference Gen. 1:31 “God saw everything that He had made, and, behold, it was very good” “And it repented Jehovah that He had made man on the earth, and it grieved Him at His heart” Gen.6:6 Time of Jesus’ Trial and Death Mark 15:25 = 3rd hour -- John 19:14 = 6th hour --- Jewish Roman

  6. What is a Contradiction ? Same Sense Normally terms are used literally But can be used figuratively Matt. 11:14 - John the Baptist - “Elijah” John 1:21 - John denied he was “Elijah” Not literal - reincarnated Spiritual antitype of Elijah Luke 1:17 “in the spirit and power of Elijah”

  7. What is a Contradiction ? Contradictory Qualities “nothing can have at the same time and at the same place contradictory and consistent qualities.” A door may be open A door may be shut Opposites are not necessarily contradictory God Hates God Loves Jn.3:16 “the world” Ps.45:7 “righteousness” Ps.119:104 “false way” Ps.45:7 “iniquity” Rm.11:22 “Goodness and Severity of God”

  8. What is a Contradiction ? Supplementation not a Contradiction “I have a son” - - - “I do not have a son” “I have a son” - - - “I have a daughter” Healing of blind men of Jericho Matt. 20:29 ff - Two blind men Mark 10:46 ff - Blind man Bartimaeus Luke 18:35 ff - A certain blind man 1 Man 2 Men Leaving Jericho Entering Jericho

  9. 1 Man 2 Men If Mark & Luke said only one then a contradiction Mentioned more prominent of the two blind men Leaving Jericho Entering Jericho Two towns called Jericho Old Testament Jericho – was in ruins in 1st century New Jericho built by Herod 2 miles south

  10. Does the Contradict Itself ?

  11. Principles to remember: • There is no contradiction if: • Refer to different persons or things • Involve different times • Use language in different sense • Opposites are not necessarily contradictions • Supplementation is not a contradiction

  12. Does the No Contradict Itself ?

  13. Sermon by Arthur Pigman Evans Church of Christ 515 Gibbs Road Evans, Ga. 30809 706-855-1249 arthurpigman@bellsouth.net www.evansgachurchofchrist.org Sunday Morning March 3, 2013

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