This passage is clearly not to be taken literally, but as a vivid and memorable reminder that we should take serious measures to avoid sin, voluntarily giving up whatever is necessary (even our most cherished possessions) if it will help protect us from evil.…
<h2 class=”objection”>Matthew 15:26—”Is this not blatant racism, calling a non-Jew a dog?” </h2>
Jews frequently insulted Gentiles by referring to them as pariah dogs, which in ancient Palestine were wild, homeless scavengers. But the form Jesus uses here (κυνάριον <i>, </i>”puppy”) suggests a more affectionate term for household animals.…
The obvious interpretation is that Simon Peter maintained skepticism about Jesus being the Messiah even after Andrew suggested it to him; he didn’t believe Andrew.…
<h2 class=”objection”>Matthew 12:40—(Question #2): “Since Jonah was in the belly of a fish alive, Jesus must have been alive in the tomb also, so Jesus never actually died on the cross.”</h2>
<p><a href=”https://www.unchangingword.com/3-days-or-2-days/”>[see here for the related question of duration; 3 days & 3 nights]</a></p>
<p>Deedat only made this argument credible by selectively presenting certain parts of the verse and concealing others.…
The Gospels do not say that Jesus was crucified on a Friday; they only say he was crucified on “the day of Preparation” before a Sabbath.…
<h2 class=”objection”>Matthew 8:28-34 – "Jesus stole a herd of pigs & kills them, so he is a thief”</h2>
<p>Jesus clearly did not "steal" this herd of pigs, for he never even touched them; sending demons into something can hardly be considered "stealing".…
<h2 class=”objection”>Matthew 7:6—”How can the Injīl use obscenities like “dogs” and “swine” for unbelievers? Prophets would not use such terms for other humans.”</h2>
This passage is saying that true believers should not indefinitely continue proclaiming the gospel to those who adamantly reject it, so that they can move on and proclaim the gospel to others more receptive (see 10:14).…
<h2 class=”objection”>Matthew 5:38-9—”Turning the other cheek to injustice is ridiculous and unjust.”</h2>
Some have argued that the pacifism that Jesus proclaims is contemptible. This is an interesting claim–particularly as the world over the last few years has witnessed the devastating results of war and terrorism.…
When John baptized Jesus, he saw clear confirmation that Jesus was the Messiah. But Jesus didn’t fulfill the typical Jewish view of the Messiah as being a political leader who would overthrow the Romans and bring political salvation to the Jews.…
<h2 class=”objection”>Matthew 10:34—”The Injīl teaches violence: Jesus said, ‘I did not come to bring peace but a sword. “</h2>
This verse is using ‘sword’ as a <i>metaphor </i> to describe the unfortunate division and conflict which result within families when one family member chooses to follow God alone and the rest do not.…