How many women were at the tomb of Jesus? The four different gospels mention different numbers. John 20:1 says one. Matt. 28:1 says two. Mark 16:1 says three. Luke also says three, but is a different three than Mark 16:1. So, which is it, one, two, three, four, or...
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Luke – Acts
Was the stone moved away before Mary arrived at Jesus’ tomb or not?
Was the stone moved away before Mary arrived at Jesus' tomb or not? Some critics of Christianity assert that there is a contradiction between the gospels of the New Testament regarding the chronology of the arrival of the women at Jesus' tomb and when the stone was...
Was the robe of Jesus Scarlet or Purple?
While the gospels agree that the Roman soldiers who mocked and tortured Jesus dressed him in a robe to taunt him, they seem to disagree on the color of the garment. Was the robe of Jesus purple or scarlet? As the sun set down, colors become muted. Let's take a look:...
Did the men with Paul hear a voice or not?
Acts 9:7 and Acts 22:9 They heard the voice Acts 9:7, NASB, "And the men who traveled with him stood speechless, hearing the voice, but seeing no one." Acts 9:7, NIV, "The men traveling with Saul stood there speechless; they heard the sound but did not see anyone."...
Did Jesus never say anything in secret as He said?
John 18:20, "I spoke openly to the world, I always taught in synagogues and in the temple, where the Jews always meet, and in secret I have said nothing." Mark 4:12, “in order that while seeing, they may see and not perceived; and while hearing they may hear and not...
Did Jesus lie about only speaking in synagogues and the temple?
John 18:20, "I spoke openly to the world, I always taught in synagogues and in the temple, where the Jews always meet, and in secret, I have said nothing." Matt. 5:1-2, “And when He saw the multitudes, He went up on the mountain; and after He sat down, His disciples...
Did the men with Paul hear the voice or not?
Did the men with Paul hear the voice or not? Acts 9:7 and Acts 22:9 They heard the voice Acts 9:7, NASB, "And the men who traveled with him stood speechless, hearing the voice, but seeing no one." Acts 9:7, NIV, "The men traveling with Saul stood there speechless;...
When Paul saw the light, did all fall to the ground or not?
When Paul saw the light at Jesus' appearance on the road to Damascus, did he fall down to the ground? Yes, he did. The different verses in Scripture are simply describing the same thing in different ways. Acts 9:3-4 and Acts 26:13-14 Acts 9:3-4, "And it came about...
Shall we obey God’s Law or human law?
Shall we obey God's Law or human law? The Bible tells us to do both, but is that a contradiction? Acts 5:29 and Romans 13:1; I Peter 2:13 Obey God's Law Acts 5:29, "But Peter and the apostles answered and said, We must obey God rather than men." Obey Man's Law Romans...
Are we saved by faith or by baptism?
Are we saved from our sins by faith or by faith and baptism? Though the Bible says that baptism is a very important part of the Christian life, it is not necessary for salvation. The truth is that we are saved by faith alone in Christ alone. Let's take a look at...