Undesigned Coincidences in the Gospels

Harmony of the Gospels, Part 26

Are the Gospels authentic first-century eyewitness accounts of the life and ministry of Jesus? Bible critics don't think so, believing them to be fabrications written much later by unknown forgers. Is there a way for us to know which is correct? Yes, there is. A number of undesigned coincidences—interlocking and interweaving details between the four Gospels—show how each of the four authors recorded details he thought were important and in the process show that they are all independent and genuine eyewitness accounts of the same events.

Scott Ashley was managing editor of Beyond Today magazine, United Church of God booklets and its printed Bible Study Course until his retirement in 2023. He also pastored threee congregations in Colorado for 10 years from 2011-2021. He and his wife, Connie, live near Denver, Colorado. 
Mr. Ashley attended Ambassador College in Big Sandy, Texas, graduating in 1976 with a theology major and minors in journalism and speech. It was there that he first became interested in publishing, an industry in which he worked for 50 years.
During his career, he has worked for several publishing companies in various capacities. He was employed by the United Church of God from 1995-2023, overseeing the planning, writing, editing, reviewing and production of Beyond Today magazine, several dozen booklets/study guides and a Bible study course covering major biblical teachings. His special interests are the Bible, archaeology, biblical culture, history and the Middle East.

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