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    The document discusses dealing with supposed Bible contradictions. It defines logical concepts like laws of identity and non-contradiction. False expectations can lead to false conclusions when analyzing the Bible - people ignore writing style and force their interpretation. Specific examples of alleged contradictions are examined, like accounts of Jesus' words on the cross or Genesis 1 versus 2. The tips are to determine if it's truly a contradiction, establish an understanding of biblical authority, and refer to proper sources when addressing difficulties.

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    Lenny Exposito's outline for dealing with alleged Biblical Contradiction.

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    The document discusses dealing with supposed Bible contradictions. It defines logical concepts like laws of identity and non-contradiction. False expectations can lead to false conclusions when analyzing the Bible - people ignore writing style and force their interpretation. Specific examples of alleged contradictions are examined, like accounts of Jesus' words on the cross or Genesis 1 versus 2. The tips are to determine if it's truly a contradiction, establish an understanding of biblical authority, and refer to proper sources when addressing difficulties.

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    Dealing With Contradictions

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    Marcus McElhaney
    The document discusses dealing with supposed Bible contradictions. It defines logical concepts like laws of identity and non-contradiction. False expectations can lead to false conclusions when analyzing the Bible - people ignore writing style and force their interpretation. Specific examples of alleged contradictions are examined, like accounts of Jesus' words on the cross or Genesis 1 versus 2. The tips are to determine if it's truly a contradiction, establish an understanding of biblical authority, and refer to proper sources when addressing difficulties.

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    Dealing with Supposed Bible Contradictions

    Text: 1 Peter 1:23-2:2

    I. Defining a Contradiction - Some Lessons in Logic


    A. The Laws of Logic

    1. Law of Identity:

    2. The Law of Non-Contradiction:

    3. The Law of Excluded Middle:

    4. Law of Rational Inference

    II. False Expectations Lead to False Conclusions


    A. Expect “Robot” Reporting

    B. Ignore Style to Force Meaning

    C. Making My Way the Only Way

    © 2011 Come Reason Ministries. All Rights Reserved. www.comereason.org


    III. Specific Examples – a YouTube video

    A. Jesus’ Sayings on the Cross

    B. Problems with Animals

    C. Problems with Numbers

    D. Who Tempted David to Sin?

    E. Genesis 1 versus Genesis 2

    F. The Resurrection Accounts

    IV. Tips on Dealing with Difficulties


    A. Is it really a contradiction?

    B. Establish the foundation - will they really accept the answer?

    C. Look to proper sources

    © 2011 Come Reason Ministries. All Rights Reserved. www.comereason.org

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