Contradiction with Matthew 1:16
Matthew states that Jacob is the father of Joseph, while Luke 3:23 states that Heli is the father of Joseph.
Matthew 1:16: And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.
Contradiction with Luke 1:26-38
If, as stated by Luke 3:23, Jesus is the son of Joseph, this contradicts the Virgin Birth narrative in Luke 1:26-38.
Luke 1:26-38: And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,
Contradiction with John 1:45
Philip refers to Jesus as the son of Joseph, which contradicts the genealogical accounts that hint at divine paternity rather than Joseph's lineage.
John 1:45: Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.
Paradox #1
The possible theological inconsistency with Luke 3:23 is that it gives a genealogy of Jesus that differs from the genealogy given in Matthew 1. Both genealogies trace Jesus' lineage, but they list different ancestors for Joseph, Jesus' legal father. This difference raises questions about the accuracy and purpose of the genealogies in conveying Jesus' ancestry.
Paradox #2
Luke 3:23 might present a doctrinal inconsistency or conflict when comparing the genealogy of Jesus presented in the Gospel of Luke with the genealogy in the Gospel of Matthew. The two genealogies list different ancestors for Jesus, which raises questions about their accuracy and the differences in tracing Jesus' lineage through either Joseph or Mary. This discrepancy in genealogical records can be seen as a contradiction for those interpreting the Bible literally.
Paradox #3
The conflict involves the genealogy of Jesus, as presented in the Gospels of Luke and Matthew. In Luke, Jesus' lineage is traced through Heli, while Matthew traces it through Jacob. This results in two different family lines for Joseph, Jesus' earthly father, leading to questions about which account is accurate.
Paradox #4
Luke 3:23 states the age of Jesus when he began his ministry, which is around 30 years old. However, this can appear inconsistent when compared with the timeline of events described in other parts of the Bible, like the birth of Jesus during the reign of Herod the Great, who died in 4 B.C., and the start of John's ministry in the 15th year of Tiberius Caesar's reign. These timelines can be challenging to align precisely, leading to potential numerical discrepancies regarding Jesus's exact age.