the Christian Bible is Self-Contradictory

The Bible has one consistent message from beginning to end. That man is sin, and that we are under God's judgment for our sins.But, God loved us so much he sent his son to die for our sins, so that if we believe in him we will have eternal life. 1. It is unique in its continuityBut the Bible stands alone. It was written over a period of 1,600 years by more than 40 writers from all walks of life. Some were fishermen; some were politicians. Others were generals or kings, shepherds or historians. They were from three different continents, and wrote in three different languages. They wrote on hundreds of controversial subjects yet they wrote with agreement and harmony. They wrote in dungeons, in temples, on beaches, and on hillsides, during peacetime and during war. Yet their words sound like they came from the same source. So even though 10 people today couldn’t write on one controversial subject and agree, God picked 40 different people to write the Bible—and it stands the test of time. 2. UNITY OF NARRATIVE MATERIAL Many of the Bible writers used historic narrative to record the events that were pertinent to their particular writings. Stories such as Noah’s ark and the Flood, the ten plagues in Egypt, and Daniel being thrown to the lions are recognized even among those with little Bible knowledge. A systematic study of the 66 books of the Bible quickly reveals an amazing unity between these books when they deal with such narratives.A lot of times or majority of the time, the bible uses prose, hyperboyle, and metronomy to explain events to point to a specific message. 3. Unity of Writing Styles:The Bible is unique in the writing styles it addresses. The Bible from OT to NT, can be split into different writing styles.With all the unique writing styles, it adds to the uniquness and historicity of the Bible. Epistle/Letter Epistles were personal correspondences written to a particular party. They were written for a particular church or individual, and often addressed several topics. These letters were written with a familiarity of the areas or problems being discussed and with an apostolic tone of authority. Genealogical Genealogies, in the Bible, are lists that document a family lineage. These lists of names cover many generations (sometimes even skipping generations), showing lines of descent over many centuries at times. They provide us with an important historical record that is sometimes used to prove who someone is. Historical Narrative Historical narratives are factual accounts, written in prose, of what happened at a certain time and place, and involve people, nations, and events. The writers of these historical records often did not make judgments on what was happening. They only reported what actually occurred, both good (healings, miracles, etc.) and bad (murder, theft, etc). With that being the case, when making judgments, historical narratives must be viewed and interpreted in the full light of Scripture. Law/Statutory Much of the first five books of the Bible is statutory in nature. Old Testament laws are worth understanding, as they show us what God required of His people. Although many of the laws are no longer applicable (such as priestly laws), they still teach us what God is like and help us understand what He desires of us. Parable Parables are a unique style of communicating stories, and are used to illustrate a single point. They were often used by Jesus in the Gospels. There are also a few parables in the Old Testament (Trees making a king, Judges 9:7-15; The Parable of the Ewe Lamb, 2 Samuel 12:1-4, etc.). Although parables always had a message, they were often designed to prevent some people from correctly understanding what was being said at the immediate time (Mark 4:10-12). Poetry Some of the best poetry ever written is found in God’s Word. Some books in the Old Testament are written entirely in poetry Prophecy A prophetic utterance in the Bible means “to foretell or proclaim.” The prophets acted as God’s spokesmen, prophesying His message (which was usually a warning and a call to righteousness). Almost every book of the Bible contains some kind of prophecy. Often times, a prophecy had immediate relevance to the people to whom it was given. Proverbial/Wisdom Literature Proverbs and wisdom literature are short statements of truth for common and general rules of life (which have exceptions). 4. MORAL UNITY OF THE BIBLE:The books of the Bible contain various moral themes that are treated consistently throughout the entire 66-book canon. A list of all such themes would exhaust the reader’s patience, and would require a document comparable in length to the Bible itself. A brief sample, however, of these moral issues proves interesting and valuable to the overall discussion of the Bible’s unity.Sources: https://www.apologeticspress.org... http://www.pinpointevangelism.com... http://carm.org...