There is at least one contradiction in the Bible and this proves it cannot be the word of God

RECAP * PRO’s original argument (round 2) the phrase “God’s word” refers to the Bible. the phrase “The LORD's word is flawless” refers to the Bible. that “even one contradiction in the Bible, that would mean it could not be the word of God” he implies that one contradiction in the Bible it would mean that it God can not speak through it. * My rebuttal (round 2) There is no place where scripture leads us to call the Bible by the phrase “word of God” “Word of God” is so much more than the Bible I reject his claim that any difference in the Biblical accounts is a contradiction. I address a few supposed contradictions I conclude “Every time God speaks through a person; written, spoken in song or in works he is speaking through a medium full of error and contradictions.”* PRO’s response (round 3) PRO accepts that Psalm 18 in not referring to the Bible. Pro argues that God is perfect (agreed) Pro states that my conclusion (God speaks through imperfect media) is unclear.My (CON) round 3 argument.PRO did not question my refutation of his examples, or suggest others.Here is one more example.Who Bought the Potter’s Field?Judas received 30 silver coins for betraying Jesus.After the betrayal he threw them back at the priests before hanging himself. - With the reward he got for his wickedness, Judas bought a field... Acts 1:18 - The chief priests picked up the coins and said, "It is against the law to put this into the treasury, since it is blood money." So they decided to use the money to buy the potter's field as a burial place for foreigners. Matthew 27:6-7This is interesting because the money belonged to Judas so he “purchased it” like a person giving money to a church for a new stained glass window. BUT Judas was dead, so the priests did the deal so they “purchased it”, no contradiction, just differing perspectives. God almost always speaks through imperfect media.If the Bible contained occasional errors it would in no way affect God’s ability to speak through it.Look at some examples of imperfect people. Peter - Jesus says he will build His church on Peter [1]who is full of sin and error[2] Paul - Greatly used by God yet he calls himself the worst of all sinners[3] Every believer in history - “while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” [4] Adam & Eve and everyone who followsLook at the example of “God’s chosen people” Genesis (the first book) tells of the fall into sin Exodus (#2) tells of Moses, their life in Egypt and how God sets them free from slavery. Soon the Israelites need laws to curb their bad behavior. Then they need more laws for their terrible behavior. The book of Judges tells story after story of failure to obey. It goes down hill from here In each case God speaks to and through his people.Look at the Bible for opportunities for mistakes. 3 Ancient languages Thousands of years of cultural and language differences. First - oral history, then written originals, then many copies. The amazing thing is how well God has protected the stories of his actions and words and people. Could there be errors of numbers, or spellings or places? It would not surprise me. With this said, the Bible has the most compelling evidence that it has been faithfully transmitted of any set of ancient documents.[5]I want to assert 3 problems with PRO’s position.“Word of God” in scripture does not refer to the 66 books of the Bible.God can work powerfully even through imperfect people and books.God has protected the Bible from errors in the message. The lack of real contradictions in the Bible is incredible evidence for this. Pro was mistaken. He showed no Biblical contradictions that cannot be clearly explained. He mistakenly thought "Word of God" referred only to the Bible. He implied that God can not work through imperfect media. VOTE CON [1] Matthew 16:18 [2] Matthew 16:23 [3] 1 Timothy 1:15[4] Romans 5:8 [5] http://carm.org...