Answering 439 Bible Contradictions

Answer: Jesus told His disciples everything they could bear, though more truth followed after His resurrection through the Holy Spirit’s illumination and inspiration.

Problem: Jesus says in John 15:15 that He had revealed all things to His disciples, while in John 16:12 He informs the disciples there’s far more He’s yet to tell them.

Explanation: In John 15, Jesus calls his disciples “friends” instead of slaves. This must have shocked them, because as of yet, only Abraham had been called a friend of God in Scripture (Jms. 2:23). Never is God referred to as a friend of man.

While slaves are expected to obey commands without explanation, comrades share motives and plans with each other. A captain tells his servant: “Climb to the top of the mountain.” The only valid response is: “Yes, sir!” But a friend explains why scaling the peak is important. Continue reading →