(CF. MARK 15:26; LUKE 23:38; JOHN 19:19)— Why are all the Gospel accounts of the inscription on the cross different? PROBLEM: The wording of the accusation above Christ’s head on the cross is rendered differently in each Gospel account. SOLUTION: While there is a difference in what is omitted, the... [ Continue Reading ]
Did Christ err when He told the thief on the cross that he would be in paradise the day Christ died? PROBLEM: If Christ did not go to heaven until at least three days after His death, how can the thief be in paradise the day Christ died? SOLUTION: Christ’s soul went immediately to paradise, which i... [ Continue Reading ]
(CF. MARK 15:39; LUKE 23:47)— What did the centurion really say about Christ on the cross? PROBLEM: Matthew records the centurion saying, “Truly this was the Son of God,” while Mark says substantially the same thing, adding only the word “man,” rendering it, “Truly this Man was the Son of God.” Luk... [ Continue Reading ]