This last year I tried to put out more posts resolving Bible contradictions concerning the final week of Christ through His Ascension to add to the list I put out last year. It takes some time on my part to go through them to provide exegetically sound refutations; Lord willing I will add more to this lists next year. See my post I wrote on why refuting Bible Contradictions Takes Time. As of Passion Week 2021 I have responded to forty-seven alleged Bible contradictions that took place during the final week of Jesus’ life up to His Ascension. These posts are arranged below roughly in chronological order in the Gospel with additions we wrote after last Resurrection Sunday labeled “NEW” in red:
- Who asked for the best seats in heaven? NEW
- On what did Jesus ride into Jerusalem?
- Did Jesus forewarn the apostles of his death and resurrection?
- Did Jesus tell his disciples everything?
- Did Jesus ask God to save him from crucifixion?
- When did Satan enter Judas?
- Did Judas identify Jesus with a kiss?
- Was Jesus taken to Caiaphas or Annas first?
- Did Jesus say before the cock crow or before the cock crows twice? NEW
- Did the cock crow before or after Peter’s denial? NEW
- To whom did Peter deny knowing Jesus? NEW
- How did Jesus respond when questioned by the high priest?
- Did Jesus say, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up”? NEW
- Was Jesus silent during his trial before Pilate? NEW
- When did Jesus receive his beating?
- Who put the robe on Jesus?
- Who carried Jesus’ cross? NEW
- When (at what time of day) was Jesus crucified?
- When (on what day) was Jesus crucified?
- What did the sign over Jesus’s head say?
- Did both thieves revile Jesus?
- Can thieves go to heaven?
- Where did the women watching the crucifixion stand?
- What were the last words of Jesus?
- Did Jesus drink on the cross?
- What did the soldiers give Jesus to drink?
- What did the Centurion call Jesus when he died?
- Was Jesus a ransom for many or a ransom for all? NEW
- Did Jesus go to heaven after he died but before his ascension?
- Who buried Jesus?
- Who bought the potter’s field?
- What did Judas do with the silver?
- How did Judas die?
- When did the women (or woman) arrive at the sepulchre?
- How many women came to the sepulchre?
- Was the tomb opened or closed when the women arrived?
- Were the men or angels inside or outside the tomb when the women arrived?
- Was Mary Magdalene happy or sad when she saw the risen Jesus?
- To whom did Jesus make his first post-resurrection appearance?
- Whom did the women see at the tomb?
- Where did Jesus first appear to the eleven disciples after the resurrection?
- Were the disciples frightened or glad when they saw Jesus?
- Did Jesus say he would always be with his disciples?
- Did Jesus ascend from Bethany or Mount Olivet?
- When did Jesus ascend into heaven?
- How many believers were there at the time of the ascension?
- Who sent the Holy Ghost?
If you are interested you might also want to bookmark our Collection of Posts Responding to Bible Contradictions.
Thank you for this compilation of responses to alleged Bible contradictions. I can’t imagine that there are 47 allegations on the most salient event week in the Bible. Grateful to GOD for inspiring you to faithfully refute them. Blessings to you, Nancy, and your kids!
Thank you for your encouraging comment! Its crazy to think how some of these have been parroted online by atheists on Twitter and Facebook which they say are Bible contradictions but are not! The skeptics really need to stop relying on the Skeptic Annotated Bible. By the way I couldn’t comment on your latest post but that verse on Psalm 118:22 is one I enjoy a lot. What a Messiah who would decided to be rejected to save us. I hope you have a blessed Good Friday today Kent!
Oh, I forgot to check the box of the discussion section; now it is done and open for comments. The fallen world has many deceivers trying to destroy the credibility of GOD’s Word but we know, Jim, that GOD keeps His elect. GOD has a way and that includes inspiring you to address/refute those allegations. Keep hoping.
Thank you so much for these.
Blessings to you and your family.
You’re welcome! Praying for the evangelism too (even if you don’t go out because of family emergency but for the rest of the group)
God bless you an thank you.
Thanks so very much for your diligence in refute all of his nonsense. It makes a huge difference and is a great resource.
Blessings as we wrap up holy week. Looking forward to celebrating Resurrection Sunday.
Have a blessed and reflective Good Friday Michael
This is fantastic, fruitful, challenging and necessary work. What amazes me about this (and your (not so) quick Greek devos) is how much God allows you to learn in the process. We just get the overflow of your time, research, study etc. I am so thankful to be on this Jesus journey with you, Nancy and kiddos!
Mandy thank you for noticing the work that goes into these and also other series like the devotionals. You are right a lot of learning occurs from writing these posts! Have a blessed Good Friday today reflecting on Jesus! I imagine it’s snowing and no walks today??
Today is sunny, but it’s a LIE! It’s freezing cold and windy. In the cellphone lot waiting for my mom’s plane to land. She’s not gonna like this weather at all! Excited for tomorrow! I have a lot of slides but I just want them to have the PowerPoint.
Thanks for this index! Refuting these alleged contradictions is an important ministry.
You’re welcome! I hope these make an impact spiritually and I pray it helps equip believers and also disarms some skeptics’ case against the Bible (among other things!). Is it snowing and you went to work today?
No snow since yesterday afternoon although the temp is currently 34F. There’s no snow predicted for the next 10 days.
How’s your Friday looking?
My hats off to you Jim tackling these issues biblically. Every time I think of doing something tedious I go fishing!!
You do have one of the most spiritually intentional time with your time outdoors and most spiritually fruitful time fishing of all the people I know brother Gary. Have a blessed and reflective Good Friday, I’m glad Christ came to die for my sins! How did your Good Friday go?
What a collection
The skeptics are straight stupid
Excellent.
Hope you are having and/or had a blessed Good Friday!
I did. Thank you. With family for a while. Was sunny and warm. Blessings.
I really must show several people your posts because so many claim that The Holy Bible is filled with contradictions which it is NOT. Your site is the first I have come across that debunks this perspective.
Aww thanks Tama. I try to read the text well and consult the Greek and Hebrew to make an informed response. How was your Good Friday?
It was good, but today is MUCH better. Yesterday I did not feel well. Today I am well! Thanks to The Lord! ♥️
How are you?
Wow, that is jaw dropping how many issues some folks have with scripture just during this final week of Jesus! I can see you have poured a lot of time and effort into this. Hope to read some more of these posts soon, some of the posts sound super interesting!
Ooo, I like #1, thank you for sharing all these great resources SlimJim!
Reading through this reminds me that we have hope because the Bible is true and Christ died for our sins.
That’s a lot of false accusations the skeptics asserted about the Bible
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