Does the Bible have contradictions? Or, are they mere difficulties that are cleared up when the context is examined? This list of supposed contradictions is answered by context, logic, and cross-referencing for clarity. There are no Bible contradictions. Here, we look at Bible difficulties from Luke to Acts.
Introduction
Chronology Tables
- Crucifixion chronology of Jesus
- Resurrection chronology of Jesus
- Chronology of Jesus’ Baptism and Temptation
- Chronology of Jesus cleansing of the Temple
Luke
- 1:5-6, Have all people sinned or not?
- 2:14, Does it say “goodwill toward men” or “among men with whom He is pleased?”
- 3:23, Why are there different genealogies for Jesus in Matthew & Luke?
- 4:5-9, Where did the devil take Jesus first?
- 5:27, Was the tax collector named Matthew or Levi?
- 6:12-16, Why are the lists of disciples different?
- 7:2-10, Who brought the Centurion’s request to Jesus?
- 7:18-22, When did John find out Jesus was the Messiah?
- 8:26-27, How many men came out to meet Jesus in Gerasene?
- 8:26-27, Did Jesus meet the demoniacs in Gerasene or Gaderene?
- 9:3, Did Jesus tell His disciples to take a staff or not?
- 9:27, Some standing here will not taste death until Jesus’ kingdom
- 9:28, After how many days did Jesus take the three up the mountain?
- 11:1-4, Who did Jesus tell the Lord’s Prayer to?
- 13:19, Is the mustard seed the smallest of all seeds?
- 14:26, Are we supposed to hate or not?
- 18:35, How many blind men did Jesus meet when leaving Jericho?
- 19:30, Were one or two animals brought to Jesus?
- 19:30–31, Did Jesus sin by telling the disciples to take a donkey?
- 22:34, Did the cock crow once or twice before Peter’s third denial?
- 22:36, Did Jesus come to bring peace or not?
- 23:26, Did Jesus or Simon of Cyrene carry the cross?
- 23:38, What was written on the sign on the cross?
- 23:46, What are the last words of Jesus on the cross?
- 22:47, Who arrested Jesus?
- 22:60-62, Did the cock crow once or twice before Peter’s third denial?
- 23:49, Were the women close or far from the cross?
- 24:1, How long was Jesus dead in the tomb?
- 24:1-2, Was the stone moved away before Mary arrived at Jesus’ tomb or not?
- 24:4, How many men or angels appeared at the tomb?
- 24:5-7, What did the angels tell Mary at the empty tomb?
- 24:9, Did or did not the women tell what happened about the tomb?
- 24:10, Do the Gospels disagree on who discovered the empty tomb?
- 24:10, How many women were at Jesus’ tomb?
- 24:15-18, Who saw Jesus first after the resurrection?
John
- 1:18, Has anyone seen God or not?
- 1:19-21, Was John the Baptist really Elijah?
- 1:27-40, What did Jesus do after being baptized by John the Baptist?
- 1:29-34, When did John find out Jesus was the Messiah?
- 1:42-43, Where did Jesus first meet Simon Peter and Andrew?
- 3:13, Did anyone ascend into heaven before Jesus or not?
- 3:16, Does God hate people or love them?
- 5:31, Was Jesus’ witness of Himself true or not?
- 5:37, Has anyone seen God or not?
- 6:46, Has anyone seen God or not?
- 7:8, 10, Did Jesus lie and go up to the feast or not?
- 8:14, Was Jesus’ witness of Himself true or not?
- 13:38, Did the cock crow once or twice before Peter’s third denial?
- 14:27, Did Jesus come to bring peace or not?
- 16:33, Did Jesus come to bring peace or not?
- 17:3, How many Gods are there, one or many?
- 18:12, Who arrested Jesus?
- 18:19, 24, Who did Jesus see first upon his arrest, Annas or Caiaphas?
- 18:20, Did Jesus lie about only speaking in synagogues and the temple?
- 18:20, Did Jesus never say anything in secret as he said?
- 19:2, 5, Was the robe of Jesus scarlet or purple?
- 19:14-16, At what hour was Jesus crucified?
- 19:17, Did Jesus or Simon of Cyrene carry the cross?
- 19:19-20, What was written on the sign on the cross?
- 19:25, Were the women close or far from the cross?
- 19:30, What are the last words of Jesus on the cross?
- 20:1, Was the stone moved away before Mary arrived at Jesus’ tomb or not?
- 20:1, How long was Jesus dead in the tomb?
- 20:1, Do the Gospels disagree on who discovered the empty tomb?
- 20:1, How many women were at Jesus’ tomb?
- 20:1-2, 12, How many men or angels appeared at the tomb?
- 20:13, What did the angels tell Mary at the empty tomb?
- 20:14, Who saw Jesus first after the resurrection?
- 20:18, Did or did not the women tell what happened about the tomb?
Acts
- 1:13-14, Why are the lists of disciples different?
- 1:16-19, How did Judas die by hanging or falling?
- 1:18, Who bought the Potter’s Field, Judas or the Jews?
- 2:38, Are we saved by faith or by baptism?
- 5:29, Shall we obey God’s Law or human law?
- 7:2, Has anyone seen God or not?
- 9:3-4, When Paul saw the light, did all fall to the ground or not?
- 9:7, Did the men with Paul hear the voice or not?
- 10:36, Did Jesus come to bring peace or not?
- 13:39, Can you be forgiven of all sins or not?
- 15:20, Are the commands of Acts 15:20 still applicable today?
- 22:9, Did the men with Paul hear the voice or not?
- 22:16, Are we saved by faith or by baptism?
- 26:13-14, When Paul saw the light, did all fall to the ground or not?
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