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Beyond the Isolated Verse: Why 2 Kings 19:35 Records Divine Justice, Not a Cosmic “Atrocity”
In interreligious dialogue—particularly between practitioners of Yoruba African Traditional Religion (ATR) and Christianity—the moral character of the biblical God, Yahweh, is often put on trial. A provocative argument occasionally raised by Yoruba ATR critics is phrased like this: “If we must acknowledge, correct, or forgive the historical wrongs and violence committed by our human forefathers, why… Continue reading
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Bible Contradiction Resolved: Did Genesis 1 and Genesis 2 Contradict Each Other on the Order of Creation? A Response to Dan McClellan
Does Genesis 2 contradict Genesis 1 on the creation order, or is there a coherent explanation? This detailed response to Dan McClellan examines the Hebrew grammar, literary context, and logic behind both Genesis accounts. Learn how proper linguistic analysis and ancient Near Eastern conventions resolve the alleged biblical contradiction. Continue reading
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Examining a Theological Misreading: Why Bart Ehrman is Wrong About Jesus and Paul
Did the Apostle Paul invent a radical new version of Christianity that contradicted the teachings of Jesus? Secular textual critic Dr. Bart Ehrman claims that while Jesus preached costless, works-based parental forgiveness, Paul substituted a legalistic system of blood atonement. But does this claim hold up under intense scriptural and historical scrutiny? In this deep-dive… Continue reading
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Deuteronomy 25:11-12 Explained: Why Would God Command a Woman’s Hand to Be Cut Off?
Does Deuteronomy 25:11-12 prove the Bible is barbaric? Discover the surprising context behind the law where a woman’s hand is cut off for grabbing a man’s genitals in a fight. Historical, cultural, and moral explanation. Continue reading
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Returning to the Ancestors? A Question We Must Think About Carefully
In recent years, a growing movement among young Africans has begun calling for a “return to the ancestors.” On social media, in cultural discussions, and even in academic circles, some argue that Africans must abandon Christianity and return to traditional African spirituality, especially systems that emphasize ancestral reverence. The argument often goes like this: before… Continue reading
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Bible Contradiction Resolved: Who Killed the Royal Seed During Athaliah’s Coup? 2 Kings 11:1 vs. 2 Chronicles 22:10–12
16 They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. 17 Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth. John 17:16-17 (BSB) At Why Jesus Apologetics, we’re tackling alleged Bible contradictions to strengthen believers’ confidence and address skeptics’ challenges. A commonly cited issue is the account of Athaliah’s violent coup in… Continue reading
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Towards Understanding the Resolution of Bible Contradiction: How Old Was Ahaziah When He Became King?
Bible Contradiction Resolved: How Old Was Ahaziah – 22 or 42? Many claim the Bible contradicts itself because 2 Kings 8:26 says Ahaziah was 22 when he became king, while 2 Chronicles 22:2 says he was 42. How can he be older than his own father? This post resolves the issue by showing that the… Continue reading
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The Truth Behind Jeremiah 8:8-Misinterpretation, Not Textual Corruption
“The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever.” Isaiah 40:8 Critics, particularly some Muslim apologists, frequently misinterpret Jeremiah 8:8 to claim that the Bible admits its own textual corruption, citing the phrase “the lying pen of the scribes” as evidence of tampering with the Torah. However, it is… Continue reading
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Big News: Why Jesus Apologetics Has a New Home!
We are excited to share some wonderful news with you, our dear readers and friends. Today, we experienced yet another reminder that God provides for His work in His own perfect timing. I met this dear brother through another dearly beloved brother in Christ, a fellow apologist who runs a Yoruba apologetics ministry called “Faatiokodoro”,… Continue reading
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The Origin of the Name ‘Christian’: A Pagan Label or Mockery or Prophetic Name?
“You shall be called by a new name that the mouth of the Lord will give.”— Isaiah 62:2 (ESV) For centuries, some Christian critics and scholars have claimed that the term “Christian” was a derogatory label coined by unbelievers or pagans in Antioch to mock the followers of Jesus. This assumption is usually based on… Continue reading