Why Did God Allow Confusing Bible Verses?

Apostolic Life in the 21st Century

David K. Bernard

Theology, Oneness Pentecostal, Religion & Spirituality, Apostolic Pentecostal, United Pentecostal Church International, Upci, Christianity, David K. Bernard

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🗓️ 8 April 2024

⏱️ 12 minutes

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Why did God allow "confusing" verses to be included in the Bible? How can sincere people read the same scriptures and arrive at wildly different conclusions about their meaning? Why didn’t God give us His Word in a form that would be clear to every reader?Dr. David K. Bernard responds by reminding us of what Jesus said about the search for truth and why it is sometimes hidden from those who hear and read the Scriptures.If you enjoy this podcast, leave a five-star rating and a review on iTunes...

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0:00.0	Why did God make some parts of the Bible so difficult to interpret?
0:05.1	For example, if everyone is supposed to be baptized in Jesus' name,
0:08.9	why did God allow Matthew 2819 to be included in the scriptures?
0:13.8	Dr. David K. Bernard addresses the so-called confusing verses of Scripture,
0:19.0	so keep listening.
0:20.8	Welcome to Apostolic Life in the 21st Century, Apollosite. confusing verses of Scripture, so keep listening.
0:27.2	Welcome to Apostolic Life in the 21st Century, a podcast dedicated to helping modern-day believers live out the teachings of the first century church.
0:31.0	This podcast is part of the teaching ministry of Dr. David K. Bernard.
0:35.6	Dr. Bernard has dedicated his life to studying the Bible and helping believers apply its message
0:41.1	to their daily lives.
0:42.9	In apostolic life in the 21st century, Dr. Bernard answers your questions about what the Bible
0:48.8	teaches and how those teachings apply to everyday life.
0:53.5	If you enjoy this podcast, we encourage you to check out Dr. David K. Bernard's books.
0:59.5	Dr. Bernard has written more than 30 books on biblical theology and Christian living
1:04.2	and leadership.
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1:28.0	In your book The Oneness of God, you ask a question that I think is a good one and that I'd like you to address today on today's episode.
1:35.1	You asked, why did God allow confusing verses of scripture?
1:40.1	Now, in your book, you cite the example of Matthew 2819.
1:43.6	If Jesus intended for his followers for all baptisms to be done in the name of Jesus Christ,
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