Bible Difficulties

Does Genesis 6 & 7 Contradict Themselves?

  • Posted February 9th 2023, 9:19 AM
  • By Keystone

Here is a common Muslim complaint:

There is a contradiction found between Genesis 6:19, 22; 7:2-3.
In Genesis 6 it says two of ALL living creatures shall be brought into the Ark, which would include both clean and unclean, and that Noah did all as he was commanded by God. Then in Genesis 7 God changed his mind and commanded that there be seven pair of each animal. So I ask, does "two"

Does "eye for an eye" allow us to take revenge?

  • Posted February 8th 2023, 4:39 PM
  • By Keystone

One of the questions heard from people today is "Do we take the Bible literally or figuratively?" How we land on this issue has the potential to land us in very different camps. One is biblical while the other is not.

Consider normal conversation from people in today's culture. We use a variety of expressions and methods to portray what we mean. These are known as idioms. Different cultures and eras make use of different idioms.

Does the Bible contradict the Trinity?

  • Posted December 6th 2021, 1:18 PM
  • By Keystone

How can Jesus be an equal member of the Trinity when he made statements like "the Father is greater than I"?

Upon This Rock

  • Posted April 26th 2021, 11:07 AM
  • By Keystone
While reflecting on the passages of Matthew 16:13-20, some thoughts occured to me. The Roman Catholic Church proclaims that the Bible in Matthew 16:18 states that Peter is the "rock" upon which the "Catholic Church" was formed.1

Matthew 16:18 said

I also say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades will not overpower it.

When…