In fact there is not one real contradiction in scripture.

Don't confuse those who claim to be Christian with those who truly are. Jesus was very clear on that point and warned us about them on a number of occasions, warnings that were repeated by the Apostles after him. To be true followers of Christ demands unity of thought and worship. (Philippians 2:1-5, 1 Corinthians 10:11) Therefore those who dissent from true Christian teaching and unity are in fact those who come under the classification that Jesus describes at Matthew 7:21-23 as workers of lawlessness, therefore they are false prophets not true Christians. My source is the bible, the source of the teachings of Jesus and the Apostles (Old Testament) as well as the description of their explanations of biblical teachings and examples of how they lived and worked by them (New Testament).. Jesus taught solely from scripture, as did all his followers, and all taught that Jesus was the son of God, God's first and only sole creation who then worked alongside his Father in the creation of all else, millennia before his life force was transferred to the perfect human child that Mary gave birth to. Jesus never once claimed equality with his Father and always proclaimed his subservience to Him. Like all of Jesus true followers after wards he was of one mid with his Father, imitating Him in every way. There is no other source with authority from God. Do not make the same mistake of confusing God (capital "G") with the use of the word god (lower case "g"), the bible uses the word god to apply to Christ, Angels, humans, even Satan and yet God is only ever used to denote "The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ" (1 Peter 1:3, Ephesians 1:3 et al). In fact god (lower case "g") is used in scripture to denote simply someone or some being in authority whether human or angelic, good or evil. All bibles of any translation can be used t prove exactly the same truths, despite man's attempts to change them, because the mistranslation cause apparent contradictions Reporting differences are not contradictions, a contradiction is a statement which makes the exact opposite declaration to another scripture reporting differences do not do that they simply present another reporters viewpoint or writing style. The other classic example of that (apart from Solomon's Stables) is a comparison of John chapters 20 and 21 with Luke 24. The two accounts are very different but are they truly contradictory? No. John reports the part he knew about from first hand experiences, but does not report on the whole of that period, whereas Luke reports what he discovered through his researches, and covers in many less words, the period right up to Jesus ascension t Heaven. It is impossible to know if the two accounts actually describe the same events or if they somehow dovetail together to fill in parts the other has not reported. Yes there are 38,000 denominations which claim to be Christian, but can they actually justify that claim? As I have already explained, no they cannot, they are merely "nominal Christians" Christian in name only not in reality or teachings. Jesus was very clear that very few would find the true path, and most would choose an "easier" path, hence his illustration of the comparison between the narrow gate and cramped road to the broad and spacious road. Matthew 7:13,14. Incidentally he also despaired of even finding the faith in the earth in this time of the end, and he wasn't wrong to be so concerned either since the world today is filled with nominal Christians but, as he prophecies few who truly are such. either. (Luke 18:8) yes errors raise apparent contradictions, but that is my point, don't forget that my assertion is that there are no REAL contradiction. two scripture that appear to contradict because they have been mistranslated are not real contradictions, only apparent one. As I have said before that is how you know you have the true meaning, because when you have the "contradiction" vanishes. No, I speak only for true Christianity not the 38,000 or so fake, counterfeit versions that merely call themselves Christian, or as Jesus said, teach and preach in his name but prove false to his teachings (Matthew 7:21-23 again). The problem you, and all others have is working out which one is the true one. There can only be one, and it has to fit definite criteria carefully outlined in scripture. It is not easy to do, Satan has made sure of that, but God has not allowed him to do so to the extent that it is impossible. If truth means enough to you, you will eventually find it, because God and Christ will make sure you do. I prefer the bible's definition of faith (Hebrews 11:1) where Paul defines what is meant by faith, in a scriptural context, before describing those who God views as men of faith. "Faith is the assured expectation of things hoped for, the evident demonstration of realities though not beheld." Such was the faith held by these men of faith, from Enoch to the present day. I think I have just about covered your points. If not feel free to remind me of any I have missed. Why not try to produce a few contradictions? I will be happy to show you why they are not in fact contradictions.