Why did Jesus fear death and yet tell His disciples not to do so? PROBLEM: John informs us here that “Jesus walked in Galilee; for He did not want to walk in Judea, because the Jews sought to kill Him.” Yet Jesus said to His disciples, “My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body” (Luke... [ Continue Reading ]
Did Jesus lie to His brothers? PROBLEM: Jesus’ unbelieving brothers challenged Him to go up to Jerusalem and show Himself openly if He was the Messiah (John 7:3). Jesus refused, saying, “I am not yet going up to this feast, for My time has not yet fully come” (v. 8). However, only a few verses late... [ Continue Reading ]
Why do some scholars question whether this story should be in the Bible? PROBLEM: This story of the woman taken in adultery is found in the KJV, the ASV, the NASB, and the NIV. However, the NEB places it at the end of the Gospel under the caption “An incident in the temple.” And since 1971 the RSV... [ Continue Reading ]