Resolving Seeming Contradictions in Scripture

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In this episode, Jeff and Craig explain how passages that appear to contradict each other are resolved through careful attention to word usage, translation, and context. Focusing on Scripture that speaks about temptation and testing, they show how the same English word can be used in different senses without creating conflict. The discussion reinforces confidence in the unity and truthfulness of God’s Word.

Scripture mentioned:

James 1:13 (KJV)

https://www.blueletterbible.org/kjv/jas/1/13/s_1147013

Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man.

Genesis 22:1 (KJV)

https://www.blueletterbible.org/kjv/gen/22/1/s_22001

And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am.

James 1:13 (ESV)

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/jas/1/13/s_1147013

Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one.

Genesis 22:1 (ESV)

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/gen/22/1/s_22001

After these things God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.”

Matthew 4:1 (ESV)

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/mat/4/1/s_933001

Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.

James 1:14–15 (ESV)

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/jas/1/14-15/s_1147014

But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death.

1 Corinthians 10:13 (ESV)

https://www.blueletterbible.org/esv/1co/10/13/s_1072013

No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

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