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Misc NT follies

Jesus is without sin
- Hebrews 4:15

Jesus says only his father is without sin
- Matt 19:17

Posted on 16 Mar 2008 In: Misc NT follies

Holy trinity, Batman!

Jesus and god are one
- John 10:30

Jesus and god are separate
- Matt 19:16,17, Luke 18:19, implied by hundreds of others.

As you may or may not know, the concept of the trinity is not actually referenced anywhere in the bible.

Posted on 16 Mar 2008 In: Misc NT follies

Secret disciple?

Secret disciple 007...of Arimathea, JOSEPH of ArimatheaJoseph of Arimathea is a "secret disciple of jesus" who previously feared recriminations from the Jewish Priests.
- John 19:38

He was simply a previously unknown "follower of jesus"
- Matt 27:57

He was an honored member of the Jewish high court who was "eagerly expecting the arrival of god’s kingdom"
- Mark 15:42,43, Luke 23:50

Now, if everybody who was "eagerly expecting the arrival of god’s kingdom" was a disciple, then there must be have been hundreds of ‘em running around the place…

Posted on 16 Mar 2008 In: Misc NT follies

Get it right, will ya?

The author of Matthew claims jeremiah prophesied the 30 pieces of silver, etc.
- Matt 27:9-10

However, zechariah made that prophecy
- Zechariah 11:12-13

Simon and andrew’s home was in Capernaum
- Mark 1:21, 29

Simon and andrew’s home was in the same place as philip’s – Bethsaida
- John 1:44

Posted on 16 Mar 2008 In: Misc NT follies

Spirited discussion

No man can retain the spirit after death
- Eccles 8:8

bible zombies, this week- TabithaPeter restores spirit of tabitha after her death
- Acts 9:37, 40