Category: Questions & Answers

Question: Does Exodus 3-11 begin the ancient Israelites civilization when God sent Moses back to Egypt from the desert?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the question on Exodus 3–11, “Does Exodus 3-11 begin the ancient Israelites civilization when God sent Moses back to Egypt from the desert?” When I think about the word, civilization, the word civilization implies certain factors regarding a people group. The most important characteristics are territory, cities, government, religion, social structure, and culture. … Read More “Question: Does Exodus 3-11 begin the ancient Israelites civilization when God sent Moses back to Egypt from the desert?“ »

Question: Why wasn’t Judas forgiven when he repented? “When Judas, his betrayer, saw that he was condemned, he repented and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders,” Matthew 27:3

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New Testament

Thank you for the biblical question on Judas Iscariot, “Why wasn’t Judas forgiven when he repented? “When Judas, his betrayer, saw that he was condemned, he repented and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders,” Matthew 27:3 Judas Iscariot had worldly sorrow, but he did not have godly sorrow. … Read More “Question: Why wasn’t Judas forgiven when he repented? “When Judas, his betrayer, saw that he was condemned, he repented and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders,” Matthew 27:3“ »

Question: When Paul wrote 2 Timothy 2:15, what was considered to be the word of truth at that time?

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New Testament

Thank you for the biblical question, “When Paul wrote 2 Timothy 2:15, what was considered to be the word of truth at that time?” Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration of the Scriptures at the time of writing the Second Epistle to Timothy: A. Saul of Tarsus as a Pharisee accepted the three fold division … Read More “Question: When Paul wrote 2 Timothy 2:15, what was considered to be the word of truth at that time?“ »

Question: How old was Keturah when she got married to Abraham?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the biblical question on Keturah, “How old was Keturah when she got married to Abraham?” The age of Keturah is uncertain, but it is likely that she was a mature woman. Abraham marries her after his wife, Sarah dies in Genesis 23. It is after Issac marries Rebekah that Abraham marries Keturah. Genesis … Read More “Question: How old was Keturah when she got married to Abraham?“ »

Question: The Old Testament says an eye for an eye, the New Testament says someone hits you on the left side of the face and gives him the right side, so how is that? How does it balance out? If someone hurts your family and remains unrepentant and unpunished.

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Christian Living, Old Testament

Thank you for the question on forgiveness and justice, “The Old Testament says an eye for an eye, the New Testament says someone hits you on the left side of the face and gives him the right side, so how is that? How does it balance out? If someone hurts your family and remains unrepentant and … Read More “Question: The Old Testament says an eye for an eye, the New Testament says someone hits you on the left side of the face and gives him the right side, so how is that? How does it balance out? If someone hurts your family and remains unrepentant and unpunished.“ »

Question: What is the one thing you did not plan for when you got older?

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Christian Living

Thank you for the life lesson question, “What is the one thing you did not plan for when you got older?” One thing that I didn’t plan for was our health. When we are young, we think that we have decades of good health. Everyone of us plan to live to retirement and to enjoy retirement. … Read More “Question: What is the one thing you did not plan for when you got older?“ »

Question: In response to an earlier question of mine, someone stated that there are additional Bibles besides the 66 book and 73 book versions. I did not find this statement correct. Is it indeed?

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The Bible

Thank you for the question on the books of the Bible, “In response to an earlier question of mine, someone stated that there are additional Bibles besides the 66 book and 73 book versions. I did not find this statement correct. Is it indeed?” The Protestant version of the Bible has 66 books while the Catholic … Read More “Question: In response to an earlier question of mine, someone stated that there are additional Bibles besides the 66 book and 73 book versions. I did not find this statement correct. Is it indeed?“ »

Question: Isn’t God a bit too angry in the Old Testament for theologians to say that he loves us infinitely?

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Theology

Thank you for the question on the wrath of God, “Isn’t God a bit too angry in the Old Testament for theologians to say that he loves us infinitely?” If I may suggest that one look at two biblical examples to see if God over-reacted in his anger against humans. A. The biblical narrative of the … Read More “Question: Isn’t God a bit too angry in the Old Testament for theologians to say that he loves us infinitely?“ »

Question: My friend lost a grandmother, what can I do for her?

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Christian Living

I am sorry to hear that a friend of yours has a passing of her granddaughter. The grieve may be very deep depending on the relationship with her granddaughter and the circumstances of her passing. May I suggest this for your consideration: A. Reflect on your friendship with your friend. The closeness of your friendship … Read More “Question: My friend lost a grandmother, what can I do for her?” »

Question: In Genesis ” God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven” is this a Biblical version of evolution?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the question about Genesis 1:20, “In Genesis ” God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven” is this a Biblical version of evolution?” In sharing my response to the question, the question is … Read More “Question: In Genesis ” God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven” is this a Biblical version of evolution?“ »