You write:
Izz said-
>Would one of you, such as Rev. McDonald, please explain why the following is
>not a contradiction in the Bible: In Matthew 21:19 Jesus cursed the fig tree
>AFTER having cleansed the Temple. In Mark 11:14 he cursed it BEFORE
cleansing
>the Temple. So my question is, is this not a contradiction?
Yoel Haalmoni:
> Oh that's an easy one to get around (if you're a Christian inerrantist)!
>
> Why, of course, Jesus did it before AND after he "cleansed" the temple
> (with a whip- it says in one gospel). Jesus was a whip wieldin', fig-tree
> cursin' kind of dude.
Izz:
I have read your posts, Yoel, for about two months, and want to thank
you for educating me. I have many of your best posts saved permanently. I
have a lot of respect for your knowledge, and am really glad you are on the
list and are sharing it with others.
So I find it amusing that you are taking up the challenge of the Fig
contradiction. I think you will not be able to make your "explanation" stick,
and I will post my rebuttal to the list soon. Anyway, nice hearing from you
and I look forward to more discussions.
sincerely,
Izz