The New Testament, like other ancient texts, reflects the geographical understanding of its authors and the cultural context in which it was written. While many geographical references in the New Testament are accurate, there are some instances where scholars have identified what may be geographical inconsistencies, errors, or discrepancies. These could arise from misunderstandings, later … Continue reading New Testament Geographical Discrepancies
New Testament Old Testament Textual Alterations
[2:78] Among them are gentiles who do not know the scripture, except through hearsay, then assume that they know it.[2:79] Therefore, woe to those who distort the scripture with their own hands, then say, "This is what GOD has revealed," seeking a cheap material gain. Woe to them for such distortion, and woe to them for their … Continue reading New Testament Old Testament Textual Alterations
New Testament Fake Verse Citations
There are a few instances where New Testament authors cite verses or make references to texts that are either difficult to trace, do not directly exist in the Old Testament, or have no exact match in the Hebrew Scriptures. Here are some notable examples: Matthew 2:23 23 And he went and dwelt in a city called … Continue reading New Testament Fake Verse Citations
Holy Spittle (Bible vs. Hadith)
In the Roman world, The Roman historian Tacitus (56-120 CE) reports that the emperor Vespasian (r. 69-79) had restored vision to a blind man by means of oris excremento, his saliva (Histories iv. 81). In another account by Suetonius (69-122 CE) in The Lives of the Twelve Caesars, the emperor he healed a paralyzed man (withered hand … Continue reading Holy Spittle (Bible vs. Hadith)
Calling God Father?
Christians often ask followers of the Quran whether they object to using the term "Father" for God, aiming to highlight a perceived inconsistency between the portrayal of Jesus in the Gospels and the Quran. They argue that Jesus' use of "Father" in the Gospels suggests a theological divergence from the Quranic depiction of Jesus as … Continue reading Calling God Father?
Gospel Contradictions
It is fascinating that in the entire New Testament, there is not a single verse in which Jesus calls himself God, tells people to worship him, or proclaims that God is a trinity. Yet, many Christians attempt to use quotes from the New Testament attributed to Jesus and his contemporaries to justify these things. For … Continue reading Gospel Contradictions
Jesus: The Last Adam
TLDR Paul considered Jesus subordinate to God Both Jesus and Adam are called the "Son of God." Paul calls Jesus the last Adam. From his writings, Paul alludes to being familiar with the collection of writings known as "The Life of Adam and Eve." In these writings, all the angels were commanded to bow down … Continue reading Jesus: The Last Adam
Bible: Lord vs. Lord (Greek vs. Hebrew)
Jesus cites Psalm 110:1 in a discussion with the Pharisees about the identity of the Messiah. This occurs in three Synoptic Gospels: Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Below are the NIV translations of these three occurrences. 41 While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them, 42 "What do you think about the Messiah? Whose son … Continue reading Bible: Lord vs. Lord (Greek vs. Hebrew)
Did People in the Gospel Worship Jesus?
The translation of the Gospels indicates that various individuals "worshiped" Jesus, but is this true? The word that is used in the Greek is "proskyneō" ( προσκυνέω ). While this verse is often translated as "worship," we see that a more accurate translation is to pay homage. In Matthew 18:26, Jesus gives the Parable of … Continue reading Did People in the Gospel Worship Jesus?
Son of God ≠ God
Throughout the Gospels, Jesus is called "the Son of God," a title signifying the Messiah, the King of the Jews. In Jewish tradition, this title denotes one who has a special relationship with God, used for angels, the nation of Israel, or righteous individuals without implying divinity. In Christianity, however, the "Son of God" becomes … Continue reading Son of God ≠ God
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