Does the Bible Make Mistakes?

Jun 12, 2025

The conversation dives into whether the Bible contains mistakes, examining the human element in its creation. Discover the differences in the Gospels and the intentions behind their writers. The speakers discuss the Catholic approach to Scripture, shedding light on biblical inspiration. They also explore the Holy Spirit's active role in interpretation, revealing the dynamic relationship between the divine and humanity. This engaging dialogue encourages listeners to embrace questions and deepen their understanding of Scripture.

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ANECDOTE

First-day McDonald's Mishap

Fr. Bonaventure shared a funny first-day McDonald's story where he accidentally stepped into trash, soaking his foot and pants.
This illustrates how early job mistakes often stem from eagerness and inattention rather than major errors.

ANECDOTE

Grocery Bagging Blunders

Fr. Joseph-Anthony shared memorable grocery bagging mistakes, like overfilling a bag with eggs that broke before the customer left the store.
Dropping a gallon of milk outside also required quick cleanup to avoid hazards or ruining someone's car.

INSIGHT

Bible vs. Word of God Perspectives

In Protestantism, the Bible often becomes equated with the incarnate Word of God, causing crisis when contradictions appear.
Catholicism sees Jesus as the Word of God and Scripture as inspired testimony, allowing for human elements without error in divine truth.

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The book of Revelation

Ernest Findlay Scott

This book is a detailed commentary on the Book of Revelation, written by Ernest Findlay Scott. Published in 1940, it provides an in-depth analysis of the biblical text, offering insights into its historical, theological, and literary context. Scott's work is considered a significant contribution to biblical scholarship, particularly in the field of New Testament studies.

The Bible

Various Authors

The Bible is a comprehensive collection of texts that form the central religious text of Christianity and Judaism. It is divided into the Old Testament, which includes books such as Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, and others that narrate the creation of the world, the history of the Israelites, and the prophetic messages. The New Testament focuses on the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, along with the early Christian church and its spread. The Bible contains a wide range of genres, including historical narratives, poetry, wisdom literature, prophetic writings, and epistles[2][3][5].

The Book of Mormon

Another Testament of Jesus Christ

Mormon and Moroni

Joseph Smith

The Book of Mormon is a scripture that tells the story of a group of Hebrews who migrated from Jerusalem to the Americas around 600 BCE. It describes their history, including their division into two main groups: the Nephites and the Lamanites. The book emphasizes the appearance of Jesus Christ to these people after his resurrection, where he teaches them and establishes his church. It also discusses various doctrinal topics such as the fall of Adam and Eve, the nature of God, baptism, and the importance of faith and repentance. The book ends with Moroni's testimony and an invitation to readers to come unto Christ and be perfected in him[1][3][5].

The Quran

Muhammad (as the recipient of the revelation)

The Quran is the holy book of Islam, revealed to Muhammad over a period of 23 years. It is organized into 114 chapters (surahs) and contains prayers, moral guidance, historical narratives, and promises of Paradise. The Quran emphasizes monotheism, depicting God as living, eternal, omniscient, and omnipotent. It includes stories of prophets such as Abraham, Noah, Moses, and Jesus, and recognizes Jews and Christians as 'People of the Book.' The Quran was compiled by Muhammad's companions after his death and standardized by Caliph Uthman, resulting in the Uthmanic codex, which is the archetype of the Quran known today[2][3].