Sermons / Does the Bible Have CONTRADICTIONS!? (Pastors EXPLAIN) | Live Free with Josh Howerton

Does the Bible contradict itself? What should you do when someone points to two passages that seem impossible to reconcile? Pastors Carlos and Paul tackle one of the biggest questions Christians and skeptics ask about Scripture. Starting in 2 Timothy 3, they unpack what Christians actually mean when they say the Bible is inspired and trustworthy—and then put those claims to the test. From different Gospel accounts and genealogies to faith versus works and supposed scientific errors, this conversation offers a practical framework for approaching difficult passages without ignoring honest questions. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why the Bible should shape how we see the world • What “God-breathed” Scripture actually means • The difference between a contradiction and a difference • How context, audience, genre, and authorial intent affect interpretation • How to approach alleged numerical, historical, chronological, theological, and scientific contradictions • Why Paul and James don't contradict each other on faith and works • What to do when difficult questions begin shaking your confidence • Why Scripture is meant to transform you—not simply inform you Stand firm. Think biblically. Live free. ✝️ Find out what DID make it into the sermon: 💬 This week’s giveaway: Comment HAT 🧢 Want a Live Free hat of your own? Visit LiveFree.shop 📲 Looking to grow deeper in your faith? Check out the Lakepointe App to access our Discipleship Guide, daily Bible reading plan, and more. Text APP to 20411 to download 00:00:00 - Coming Up... 00:00:18 - Join Us for Church Online! 00:01:06 - Paul Is Back & Reloaded from Israel 00:02:45 - Phillip Anthony Mitchell Is Coming Wednesday 00:03:23 - Episode Preview: Does the Bible Have Contradictions? 00:06:50 - Baptism Weekend & Hat Giveaway 00:09:17 - What Didn't Make the Sermon: 2 Timothy 3 & Lovers of Self 00:16:15 - How Jesus Viewed the Bible: A High View of Scripture 00:20:43 - What the Bible Is & What It Is Not 00:25:13 - Inspiration & Inerrancy: Key Theological Terms Explained 00:31:37 - Reacting to a TikTok Theologian: "Obvious" Contradictions 00:38:01 - Framework: How to Respond to Bible Contradiction Claims 00:50:19 - Category 1: Numerical Contradictions 00:53:41 - Text "Vote" to Mobilize Christians for the Midterms 00:54:41 - Category 2: Historical & Factual Contradictions 00:55:17 - Reacting to Alex O'Connor on the Birth Narratives & Genealogies 01:00:13 - The Missing Prophecy in Matthew 2 Explained 01:04:43 - Category 3: Chronological Contradictions 01:08:47 - The Crucifixion Date: One of the Harder Ones 01:13:09 - Category 4: Theological Contradictions — Paul vs. James on Faith & Works 01:19:13 - Category 5: Scientific Contradictions — Does the Bible Say the Sun Orbits Earth? 01:22:02 - Why It All Matters: The Isaiah Scroll & the Word You Can Trust 01:32:33 - Closing Prayer #livefreepodcast #lakepointechurch #joshhowerton #podcast #christian #bible #tiktok #theology