The Bible does not contradict itself

Thanks for accepting. First off: I. Many have argued for hundreds of years that the correct translation of Luke 2:2 is: "This was the census that took place before the first census of Quirinius." Now, since the Bible's wording has not changed after the movement, I won't use this as a proper argument. However, many historians believe that Quirinius was governor of Syria twice, as a found inscription in Antioch says just that. They also believe that Quirinius could have EASILY done a census at the time. This being at the same time of Herod the Great. As for the second part, please refer to exact Bible passages. I cannot uphold the truth value of a vague claim. Thank you. II. II.i. The belief is that Lord is good and wants people to be saved, but those who do not change will be punished. That's what it's saying. II.ii. (Man of war should be warrior) What can a warrior be described as? Maybe not that God literally fights in wars, maybe that he leads the way and teaches virtues. What is a warrior? warrior - a person who shows or has shown great vigor, courage, or aggressiveness God consists of these. An existential relationship with God is peaceful. II.iii. Again, this is much of what the Bible is about. The New Testament as a followup to the Old Testament. Keep in mind that before Jesus, it was necessary to sacrifice lambs to be forgiven. God sent His Only Begotten Son in the next so that he could take away the sins of the world. So, answering your concern, God is merciful and loving, but to those who reject his love, they shall receive His judgment. That's all it's saying. III. Interesting point you have made. John was close to the cross at the time of Jesus's death. Luke was much further in the back. Do they disagree on this? No. John hears the words that Jesus had said softly, when he is referring to the ones close to him. Luke refers to the words Jesus had "cried with a loud voice" to the crowd. They hear different last words because they are in different positions. Here are all 3 account put together, something I found: "And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, 'Eli, eli, lama sabachthani?' that is to say, 'My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?'....Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice said , 'Father, unto thy hands I commend my spirit:' (notice the cry with a loud voice is separated from Jesus commending His spirit, probably quieter), then he said softly, 'It is finished:' and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost." IV. Originally, I was going to debunk every one of these "errors" you have brought up. However, this is different from the topic, which was "The Bible does not contradict ITSELF." This has nothing to do with it contradicting outside sources. If you believe differently, please indicate so in the next round. I am not dropping the argument, just saying it is irrelevant. V. I see what you are saying: however, the Bible was written over 2000 years ago in Greek and Hebrew. It was written in completely different area, in an ancient text. So it is confusing to us today, of course because we aren't 1st Century Jews or Greeks. "Yet never has a book produced more confusion than the Bible!" This is an atheist's opinion also, and can't be regarded as fact. I look forward to my opponent's response. Soures: http://dictionary.reference.com... http://www.pleaseconvinceme.com... http://www.biblestudymanuals.net...