The chapter delves into apparent contradictions in biblical passages, discussing verses that seem to conflict with each other and providing insights on how to understand them within their contexts. It emphasizes the importance of approaching scripture with a holistic perspective, considering historical context, and intended audience when interpreting seemingly conflicting verses.
The Bible is a large library of ancient books, covering different ancient literary genres. While all things that pertain to how we can be saved are made plain and clear in the words of Scripture, not everything in the Bible is equally as clear. There are many passages that seem to contradict themselves, which can create a hay day for those antagonistic toward the faith. It can also make for a difficult devotional time for the Christian just trying to faithfully read Scripture. In this episode, Michael Horton, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller show how we can make sense of passages in the Bible that seem to subvert each other and more.