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The Alisa Childers Podcast

The Sabbatical Series; 17 Mistakes YOU Might Be Making If You Think the Bible Has Errors

Dec 20, 2023
This podcast explores common mistakes people make when thinking the Bible has errors. It discusses misconceptions about interpretation, understanding literary devices, and variations in copies. The aim is to equip Christians with answers to counter critics and proclaim the gospel.
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Quick takeaways

  • Critics of the Bible should consider alternative explanations for discrepancies and unexplained phenomena, just like scientists do with anomalies.
  • The Bible should be approached with fairness and courtesy, recognizing the difference between fallible interpretations and infallible revelation.

Deep dives

Mistake of Assuming the Unexplained is Not Explainable

When critics claim that the Bible is riddled with errors, they often assume that unexplained phenomena or discrepancies are contradictions. However, just like scientists don't dismiss anomalies, biblical research should also consider alternative explanations. For instance, critics once questioned the authorship of the first five books of the Bible, assuming writing hadn't been invented in Moses' time. But we now know that writing existed before Moses, challenging this assumption.

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