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Bible & Apologetics · Intermediate · ABOUT 150 MINUTES

Apparent Bible Contradictions

Learn how to compare passages, distinguish perspective from contradiction, account for genre, and admit uncertainty honestly

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Study Outline

LESSON 1

Compare Carefully

Primary passage: Proverbs 18:17

Start with Proverbs 18:17. This lesson focuses on compare carefully within the larger study ‘Apparent Bible Contradictions.’ Read the surrounding paragraph or chapter when possible before drawing a conclusion from a single verse. Notice who is speaking, who is addressed, what problem or promise is in view, and what the passage asks the reader to believe or do.

LESSON 2

Different Details Need Comparison

Primary passage: Matthew 28:2

Start with Matthew 28:2. This lesson focuses on different details need comparison within the larger study ‘Apparent Bible Contradictions.’ Read the surrounding paragraph or chapter when possible before drawing a conclusion from a single verse. Notice who is speaking, who is addressed, what problem or promise is in view, and what the passage asks the reader to believe or do.

Passage contextPeople: Jesus ChristEvents: Holy Week, Resurrection and Ascension
LESSON 3

Genre Matters

Primary passage: Psalm 114:4

Start with Psalm 114:4. This lesson focuses on genre matters within the larger study ‘Apparent Bible Contradictions.’ Read the surrounding paragraph or chapter when possible before drawing a conclusion from a single verse. Notice who is speaking, who is addressed, what problem or promise is in view, and what the passage asks the reader to believe or do.

LESSON 4

Some Passages Are Difficult

Primary passage: 2 Peter 3:16

Start with 2 Peter 3:16. This lesson focuses on some passages are difficult within the larger study ‘Apparent Bible Contradictions.’ Read the surrounding paragraph or chapter when possible before drawing a conclusion from a single verse. Notice who is speaking, who is addressed, what problem or promise is in view, and what the passage asks the reader to believe or do.

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