Does the Bible contradict itself?
by Thomas Manning & Donald J. Galade on February 9th, 2026
Are there really inconsistencies, or do they disappear when you understand context, culture, genre, and the authors’ perspectives?
We walk through the most frequently cited examples—including Genesis 1 vs. 2, the flood timeline, God “changing His mind,” faith vs. works, the temptation of Jesus, different resurrection details, conflicting genealogies, generational curses, and more—explaining why each resolves cleanly when read carefully.
The Bible is not an encyclopedia; it’s one unified story of redemption through Jesus. Minor differences in eyewitness accounts actually strengthen its reliability. The core message—sin, salvation, Christ’s death and resurrection—remains unmistakably clear. Read More