Astronomy Confirms Scripture – A Blood Moon Occurred on Apr 3, 33 AD

Introduction

There is often the point made by skeptics that Scripture is frequently in conflict with science, and that scientific discoveries rarely confirm the truth of Scripture. But in my experience, the exact opposite is true. Time and time again, scientific discoveries support the truth as documented in the bible. Here is yet another example.

What Does the Bible Say about the Crucifixion and a Blood Moon?

• Joel 2:31, which speaks of the sun being turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the Lord.
• Luke 23:44–45 says darkness covered the land from noon to 3pm as Jesus hung on the cross. That evening,
• Acts 2:20 says the moon “turned to blood,” fulfilling prophecy.

The Most Probable Date for Christ’s Crucifixion?

The crucifixion of Jesus is most commonly estimated to have occurred on Apr 3rd, 33 AD, according to a study by Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. This date aligns with the Jewish calendar, where Jesus’s death would have been on Nisan 14, the day of Passover. While some scholars suggest AD 30 as another possibility, the AD 33 date is more widely accepted. 

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