@drtoddphillips: The Bible contradicts itself, and this is one of the clearest examples. In Exodus 20, God says he punishes children for the sins of their parents. In Ezekiel 18, the text says the opposite: children do not suffer for the sins of their parents. This video is about Bible contradictions, Christian deconstruction, biblical inerrancy, harmonization, and how many of us were trained to make conflicting verses “fit” because the doctrine was already decided before we got to the text. As a former pastor, I was taught to read the Bible that way in seminary. If you were taught the Bible had to agree with itself, how did that shape the way you read it? #Exvangelical #deconstruction #biblecontradictions #agnostic #theologytiktok

Randy :

That’s not a contradiction that’s a distinction. Exodus talks about generational consequences. Ezekiel talks about personal responsibility. You can feel the effects of someone else’s sin without being guilty of it.

SeaBass :

the Bible does not contradict itself because those passages address different aspects of sin. Hope this helps.

Wandi Goliath :

God is also allowed to change his mind

Rev Martin Mariota :

Another really good topic. From my understanding these verses reflect two different historical contexts, not a contradiction. Exodus 20:5 comes from early Israel’s covenant period, where identity was communal—so sin and its consequences were understood to affect generations. Ezekiel 18:20 comes from the Babylonian exile, where people were blaming their ancestors for their suffering. Ezekiel pushes back and emphasizes personal responsibility. So one highlights generational impact, the other corrects misplaced blame. Both are addressing real situations in Israel’s history. Happy to have an open conversation with anyone to broaden my horizons.

babu :

he is god and he has compassion so he changes his mind in his mercy

Beloved :

There is no contradiction in the scripture, "He is risen".

appleuser7764921 :

Don’t we think we are “punished” so to speak, from our parents’ flaws? And yet, we punish ourselves by the choices we make. We suffer from our parents’ mistakes and suffer for our own failings. I think both are true somehow

Dustin Nuttall :

Zero contradictions.

santana :

old testament and new testament are different because of Jesus

nattysassquatch :

Old Testament: Originally written primarily in Hebrew and Aramaic, it covers the creation of the world, the history of the nation of Israel, the giving of the Law (like the Ten Commandments), and the writings of the prophets. It focuses on the covenant between God and the Israelites.New Testament: Written in Greek, it documents the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It also includes the history of the early Church and the letters (epistles) that outline the Christian faith and teachings under the "new covenant."

Addie :

I agree! It’s things like that that started my questioning when I went back to reread the Bible in chronological order a few years ago. Plus, I thought God was the same yesterday today and forever. If that is the case, why are there two different responses?

Hello everyone :

I can explain. Can you listen?

Van :

the law was updated according to the time and year's

331 Stroker Ford Ranger :

The book of Ezekiel is my favorite book of the Bible. That’s why my son is named Ezekiel.

Har Lee :

I was taught how to bend over backwards too. But it was during Bible camp.

Bray McMahan :

Keep this series going please

zacharypullinssr :

The Bible isn't Univocal...

Curtiz A. :

Both statements are true.

Graciella🦋 :

NO, they are not a contradiction! Exodus 20, About the effects When parents sin, it affects the family, like poverty or learning bad habits. In Ezekiel 18, about the punishment, God will not punish you just because of your parents' sins. You are only responsible for your own actions.

Bill :

Msjflbl :

Duc in Altum :

Exodus 20:5–6 (in context of the Ten Commandments) says: God “visits the iniquity of the fathers upon the children to the third and fourth generation…” But it also immediately says: God shows “mercy to thousands” who love Him. So Exodus is primarily about: the ripple effects of sin across generations in a covenant community

sseguyapeter :

no way

Andy Ramsden :

Ezekiel is speaking of the guilt of the father’s sin never being held against the sons, but Moses was referring to the consequences of the fathers’ sins being passed on to their children. Both scriptures form a complete picture: sin has real consequences that flow through generations, but God judges each soul individually and no one is condemned for what they personally did not do. The door of repentance is always open to the individual. That’s why what Jesus did was so important.