For example, here's what is probably the most-quoted Bible verse of all: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. —John 3:16. I now have a son. read more
The answer I get is rarely any better than “No, no, they all say the same thing, there’s no contradiction in the bible.” They don’t say the same thing. Also see the theological discipline of “apologetics”, which is about resolving the contradictions and evils of the bible. read more
In dealing with so-called “contradictions” in the Bible, let these principles carefully be remembered. No contradiction exists between verses that refer to different persons or things. No contradiction exists between passages that involve different time elements. No contradiction exists between verses that employ phraseology in different senses. read more