Ep. 1088: Contradictions (Part III): Does God Contradict Himself?

This continues our series on biblical contradictions.   See Part I and Part II for more.  We all need foundational principles to believe in and solid ground to stand on.   Human nature thrives where such a firm base can be found.  Achievement can flourish when there is unflinching belief, in a relationship, the science of a matter or one’s own talent.  For Bible-believing Christians, this foundation does not get any more significant than the unwavering character of God Himself.  All that we stand for relies on the truth of who God is and what drives Him.  It is this very foundation of God’s own character that many critics boisterously attack.  Accusations fly, claiming the Bible itself condemns our God. They claim it shows the contradictions about God in His actions, flaws in His character and general confusion about what He wants from us.   Let’s be honest, there are several Scriptures that certainly seem to expose contradictory views about God. What do those texts really say, and are we willing to accept truth over opinion?