Category: Questions & Answers

Even after Isaac realized that Jacob had obtained his blessing through deceit, it remained valid. Why did Isaac not revoke the blessing? Was that not an option? Why not?”

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Old Testament

Thank you for the question on Isaac’s blessing on Jacob, “Even after Isaac realized that Jacob had obtained his blessing through deceit, it remained valid. Why did Isaac not revoke the blessing? Was that not an option? Why not?” Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration why Isaac didn’t revoke the blessings: Isaac heard or knew … Read More “Even after Isaac realized that Jacob had obtained his blessing through deceit, it remained valid. Why did Isaac not revoke the blessing? Was that not an option? Why not?”” »

When is the first time “birds” are mentioned in the Bible in the King James Version?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the question on the reference of “birds” in the Bible, “When is the first time “birds” are mentioned in the Bible in the King James Version?” If the question refers to a generic references to wing creatures, then Genesis 1:27 is the first reference to “birds”. The creation of winged fowl would have … Read More “When is the first time “birds” are mentioned in the Bible in the King James Version?” »

Can we believe the Bible? What is special about this millenary book?

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The Bible

Thank you for the question on the uniqueness of the Bible, “Can we believe the Bible? What is special about this millenary book?” Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration about the uniqueness of the Bible: The description of the reformatting of the is similar to our modern understanding of earth. The evolutionary process of lower … Read More “Can we believe the Bible? What is special about this millenary book?” »

What makes the Bible so real that people can’t ignore it?

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The Bible

Thank you for the question, “What makes the Bible so real that people can’t ignore it?” People have ignored the Bible but the reasons for ignoring are different from person to person. There are also other people who believe the Bible is so real because it meant a need in their lives. Thus it depends on … Read More “What makes the Bible so real that people can’t ignore it?” »

If good works are not required for salvation, why does the Bible say faith without works is dead in James 2:14?

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Christian Living, New Testament

Thank you for the question on James 2:14, “If good works are not required for salvation, why does the Bible say faith without works is dead in James 2:14?” If a person states that s/he believes something, there must be some action that stems from one’s declaration. If there isn’t any action, then it is a … Read More “If good works are not required for salvation, why does the Bible say faith without works is dead in James 2:14?” »

What is the significance of God manipulating Jacob’s hip to win, when they wrestled in Genesis 32:24-30?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the interpretative question on Genesis 32:24–30, “What is the significance of God manipulating Jacob’s hip to win, when they wrestled in Genesis 32:24-30?” Here’s some thought on God and Jacob wrestling through the night: Jacob was fearful of his older brother coming with 400 men to kill him as he once swore. Looks … Read More “What is the significance of God manipulating Jacob’s hip to win, when they wrestled in Genesis 32:24-30?” »

How can flesh be in The Kingdom after the last trumpet? (1 Cor 15:50 “flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God”) (Rev 11:15 “seventh angel sounded his trumpet”, “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ”)

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New Testament

Thank you for the question on the trumpet and the Kingdom of God, “How can flesh be in The Kingdom after the last trumpet? (1 Cor 15:50 “flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God”) (Rev 11:15 “seventh angel sounded his trumpet”, “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and … Read More “How can flesh be in The Kingdom after the last trumpet? (1 Cor 15:50 “flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God”) (Rev 11:15 “seventh angel sounded his trumpet”, “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ”)” »

If all flesh is with sin which would be characteristic of the flesh, then did the Word of God become flesh, or did He become sinless flesh, which would indicate the distinction between sinful flesh and sinless flesh?

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New Testament, Theology

Thank you for the question on the nature of Christ, “If all flesh is with sin which would be characteristic of the flesh, then did the Word of God become flesh, or did He become sinless flesh, which would indicate the distinction between sinful flesh and sinless flesh?” Here are some thoughts on the nature of … Read More “If all flesh is with sin which would be characteristic of the flesh, then did the Word of God become flesh, or did He become sinless flesh, which would indicate the distinction between sinful flesh and sinless flesh?” »

Some claim that the word “knowing” in Genesis 3:22 should be translated as “experiencing” to avoid the implication that Adam and Eve did not know good from evil before they ate the fruit. Do you agree?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the interpretative question on Genesis 3:22, “Some claim that the word “knowing” in Genesis 3:22 should be translated as “experiencing” to avoid the implication that Adam and Eve did not know good from evil before they ate the fruit. Do you agree?” I would strongly disagree with that interpretation based on the text … Read More “Some claim that the word “knowing” in Genesis 3:22 should be translated as “experiencing” to avoid the implication that Adam and Eve did not know good from evil before they ate the fruit. Do you agree?” »

In PSALM 8, what is meant by “The Glory of the Lord in Creation”?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the interpretative question in Psalm 8, “In PSALM 8, what is meant by “The Glory of the Lord in Creation”? When we look at famous paintings or architectural buildings, we are able to perceive the beauty and or the ingenious of the artists. The work of art is a handprint of that person. … Read More “In PSALM 8, what is meant by “The Glory of the Lord in Creation”?” »