I believe most people would agree that the Bible itself is inspired and infallible. But all of us have come across verses that under a cursory reading seem to contradict beliefs we hold as truth. So I'm wondering what process do you employ to reconcile these apparent differences?
“It is written in the prophets, And
they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father,
cometh unto me.”
John 6:45 KJV
“
Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and
for ever.”
Hebrews 13:8
when sailors were lost at sea in darkness they would find the light of the northern star. The reason they did this is because they knew and believed it would faithfully remain the same
“In the beginning
God created the heaven and the earth.
And
God said, Let there be light: and there was light.”
Genesis 1:1, 3
“
In the beginning was the Word, and
the Word was with God, and
the Word was God.
In him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in darkness; and
the darkness comprehended it not.”
John 1:1, 4-5
“That was
the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world. He was in the world, and
the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. He came unto his own, and his own received him not.
But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but
of God.”
John 1:9-13 KJV
“Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying,
I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but
shall have the light of life.”
John 8:12 KJV
“I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and
the bright and morning star.”
Revelation 22:16
Sheep follow the shepherd
“
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: and I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.”
John 10:27-28 KJV
those of truth follow the truth
“Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king.
To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.”
John 18:37
“Jesus saith unto him,
I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”
John 14:6 KJV
when in doubt or need go here
“
All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father;
neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and
learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
Matthew 11:27-30 KJV
“But ye have not so learned
Christ; if so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus:”
Ephesians 4:20-21 KJV
saved by faith means you are his disciple and are learning the truth
“Then said Jesus to those Jews which
believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
John 8:31-32 KJV
if it contradicts the lords teachings it’s not true or complete if it agrees with his word and helps us understand it better it true