Category: Questions & Answers

Question: Was conception/pregnancy more difficult in Biblical/Old Testament times or simply more valued?

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Old Testament, Uncategorized

Thank you for the interpretation of pregnancy in Scripture, “Was conception/pregnancy more difficult in Biblical/Old Testament times or simply more valued?“ I would think that conception to delivery of a baby is more difficult in the Old Testament. The reason being that today, we have more medical understanding of conception to delivery with tools to help … Read More “Question: Was conception/pregnancy more difficult in Biblical/Old Testament times or simply more valued?” »

Question: How does the Bible prove that the Ashkenaz are actually the “house of Edom”?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the question on the descendants of Noah, “How does the Bible prove that the Ashkenaz are actually the “house of Edom”?” As I thought about this question, one needs to make a distinction between proof and prove. Proof means the evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a statement. Prove … Read More “Question: How does the Bible prove that the Ashkenaz are actually the “house of Edom”?” »

Question: Pastor John MacArthur stated that biblical scholars need to become the guardians of biblical doctrine. How relevant would that statement be for modern times?

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Uncategorized

Thank you for the question on relevance of Bible doctrine for our time, “Pastor John MacArthur stated that biblical scholars need to become the guardians of biblical doctrine. How relevant would that statement be for modern times?” The statement is quite relevant for our times. As our President Biden will be nominating a Supreme Court Justice, … Read More “Question: Pastor John MacArthur stated that biblical scholars need to become the guardians of biblical doctrine. How relevant would that statement be for modern times?” »

Question: What is the sample of intercalation or sandwich in the Gospel of Mark?

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New Testament

Thank you for the question of intercalation in the Gospel of Mark, “What is the sample of intercalation or sandwich in the Gospel of Mark?” One would expect intercalation or interruption of events in the life of Jesus. We have interruptions all that time. It’s normal and expected. We have experience our children or spouse call … Read More “Question: What is the sample of intercalation or sandwich in the Gospel of Mark?” »

Question: What happened the week before the Genesis 1 creation week? Did anything at all exist before it? I currently believe that in that week G-d was created, but I am willing to entertain other ideas.

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Old Testament

Thank you for the question, “What happened the week before the Genesis 1 creation week? Did anything at all exist before it? I currently believe that in that week G-d was created, but I am willing to entertain other ideas.” The question on Genesis 1 and the creation of God is an interesting thought. Here are … Read More “Question: What happened the week before the Genesis 1 creation week? Did anything at all exist before it? I currently believe that in that week G-d was created, but I am willing to entertain other ideas.” »

Question: Can you boldly tell me if a wedding ceremony is scriptural?

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Christian Living

Thank you for the question on wedding ceremony, “Can you boldly tell me if a wedding ceremony is scriptural?” In answering the question, one has to consider whether wedding is Scriptural and the format of wedding ceremony is Biblical. Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration: A. The bases of wedding of fidelity and function to … Read More “Question: Can you boldly tell me if a wedding ceremony is scriptural?” »

Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 7:1-52 Review

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Devotional Thoughts, Uncategorized

Read John 7:1-52. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 1 After this, Jesus went around in Galilee. He did not want to go about in Judea because the Jewish leaders there were looking for a way to kill him. 2 But when the Jewish Festival of … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 7:1-52 Review” »

Question: Whose Interpretation is Correct? 2 Peter 1:12-21

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New Testament, Theology

As on reads the Scriptures, theologians understand the Biblical text differently. Whose interpretation is correct? Is it the Pope or your Pastor? Is it the Bible commentators or the translators of the Bible? Why is there so many “different” interpretation to the text? Why can’t Christians agree to one interpretation of the text? II Peter … Read More “Question: Whose Interpretation is Correct? 2 Peter 1:12-21” »

Question: Why did Jacob have children with the servants of his wives?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the question, “Why did Jacob have children with the servants of his wives?” Here are some thoughts on why Jacob was intimate with the maids of his Rachel and Leah: A. Jacob was faithful to Rachel and Leah in his marriage to them. B. Rachel was unable to conceive a child from Jacob. … Read More “Question: Why did Jacob have children with the servants of his wives?” »

Question: How does a Christian reconcile the two differing creation accounts of Adam and Eve in Genesis 1 and 2?

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Old Testament

Readers have highlighted the differences between Genesis 1 and Genesis 2. Among the differences are the creation account of Adam and Eve. Genesis 1 recorded that God made man and woman simultaneously (vs. 27), while Genesis 2 recorded that God made man before He made the woman (vs. 18). Both accounts can’t be correct. Are … Read More “Question: How does a Christian reconcile the two differing creation accounts of Adam and Eve in Genesis 1 and 2?” »