How can three persons be God when there is only one God? MATTHEW 28:18–20
MATTHEW 28:18–20—How can three persons be God when there is only one God? PROBLEM: Matthew speaks of the “Father, Son, and Holy Spirit” all being part of one “name.” But these are three distinct persons.…
To whom did Christ appear first, the women or His disciples? MATTHEW 28:9
MATTHEW 28:9—To whom did Christ appear first, the women or His disciples? PROBLEM: Both Matthew and Mark list women as the first ones to see the resurrected Christ. Mark says, “He appeared first to Mary…
Why does Matthew say there was only one angel at the tomb when John says there were two? MATTHEW 28:5
MATTHEW 28:5—Why does Matthew say there was only one angel at the tomb when John says there were two? PROBLEM: Matthew 28:5 refers to the “angel” at the tomb after Jesus’ resurrection, and yet John…
What did the centurion really say about Christ on the cross? MATTHEW 27:54 (cf. Mark 15:39; Luke 23:47)
MATTHEW 27:54 (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…
Did Jesus die on the cross or just swoon? MATTHEW 27:48
MATTHEW 27:48—Did Jesus die on the cross or just swoon? PROBLEM: Many skeptics, as well as Muslims, believe that Jesus did not die on the cross. Some say that He took a drug that put…
Did both robbers revile Christ, or did only one do this? MATTHEW 27:44
MATTHEW 27:44—Did both robbers revile Christ, or did only one do this? PROBLEM: Matthew says here, “even the robbers who were crucified with Him reviled Him.” However, according to Luke, only one reviled Him (Luke…
Why are all the Gospel accounts of the inscription on the cross different? MATTHEW 27:37 (cf. Mark 15:26; Luke 23:38; John 19:19)
MATTHEW 27:37 (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…
Did Judas die by hanging or by falling on rocks? MATTHEW 27:5 (cf. Acts 1:18)
MATTHEW 27:5 (cf. Acts 1:18)—Did Judas die by hanging or by falling on rocks? PROBLEM: Matthew declares that Judas hanged himself. However, the Book of Acts says that he fell and his body burst open.…
Is Jesus advocating pacifism and denouncing capital punishment in this passage? MATTHEW 26:52
MATTHEW 26:52—Is Jesus advocating pacifism and denouncing capital punishment in this passage? PROBLEM: When the soldiers came to arrest Jesus, Peter took out his sword and cut off the ear of the high priest’s servant.…