Category: Questions & Answers

To what extent are the contents of the four gospels [Matthew Mark Luke John] affected, impacted, shaped, or influenced by the sermons, doctrines, views, beliefs, interpretations and teachings of Paul (from say 34 to 50 AD)?

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New Testament

Thank you for the question relating to Paul’s teaching dependent on the Four Gospels, “To what extent are the contents of the four gospels [Matthew Mark Luke John] affected, impacted, shaped, or influenced by the sermons, doctrines, views, beliefs, interpretations and teachings of Paul (from say 34 to 50 AD)? As one reads the Book of … Read More “To what extent are the contents of the four gospels [Matthew Mark Luke John] affected, impacted, shaped, or influenced by the sermons, doctrines, views, beliefs, interpretations and teachings of Paul (from say 34 to 50 AD)?” »

What is the significance of the sheep gate found in Nehemiah 3:1, 3:32, and John 5:2?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the biblical question, “What is the significance of the sheep gate found in Nehemiah 3:1, 3:32, and John 5:2?” In Nehemiah 3, Governor Nehemiah records the rebuilding of the Jerusalem walls and the Gates. He lists nine gates: The Sheep Gate (3:1) , The Fish Gate (3:3), The Jeshanah Gate (3:6), The Valley … Read More “What is the significance of the sheep gate found in Nehemiah 3:1, 3:32, and John 5:2?” »

Are there exceptions to the ten commandments?

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Christian Living, Old Testament

Thank you for the question on the Ten Commandments, “Are there exceptions to the ten commandments?” The Ten Commandments were given to the Israelites at Mount Sinai (Exodus 19–20). This is part of the conditional Mosaic Covenant between the LORD God and the people who came out of Egypt and their descendants. For one’s consideration, there … Read More “Are there exceptions to the ten commandments?” »

Did Zechariah go into the Holy of Holies?

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New Testament

Thank you for the question, “Did Zechariah go into the Holy of Holies?” In Luke 1, the Scripture records these words, “ Once when Zechariah’s division was on duty and he was serving as priest before God, 9 he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to go into the temple of the … Read More “Did Zechariah go into the Holy of Holies?” »

Why is the First Corinthians so often used for sermons?

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Christian Living, New Testament

Thank you for the question on preaching on First Corinthians, “Why is the First Corinthians so often used for sermons?” As one reads I Corinthians, this epistle is most relevant to our Post-Modern World for the Christian Church. Here are the reasons why pastors speak on First Corinthians so often: A. I Corinthians 13 is … Read More “Why is the First Corinthians so often used for sermons?” »

In Isaiah 5:2, what is the function of the tower, and how is it prophetically significant? And might it be related to Isaiah5:8?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the Biblical question, “In Isaiah 5:2, what is the function of the tower, and how is it prophetically significant? And might it be related to Isaiah5:8?” Isaiah the Prophet uses the analogy of a piece of land which the owner possessed and cleared the land of rocks to plant a vineyard. The owner … Read More “In Isaiah 5:2, what is the function of the tower, and how is it prophetically significant? And might it be related to Isaiah5:8?” »

Why does the Bible have so many versions? If it’s the word of God, then it must have one version. So which one is the most authentic version of the Bible? Does the Bible really preserved or it just corrupted?

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The Bible

Thank you for the question on versions of the Bible, “Why does the Bible have so many versions? If it’s the word of God, then it must have one version. So which one is the most authentic version of the Bible? Does the Bible really preserved or it just corrupted?” There is one Bible. The versions … Read More “Why does the Bible have so many versions? If it’s the word of God, then it must have one version. So which one is the most authentic version of the Bible? Does the Bible really preserved or it just corrupted?” »

Why does the Bible teach us that the origin of prosperity is instruction, as in Proverbs 16:20?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the interpretative question on Proverbs 16:20, “Why does the Bible teach us that the origin of prosperity is instruction, as in Proverbs 16:20?” As one reads the broader context of Proverbs 16:20, the text says this, “Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. 19 Better to be lowly in spirit along … Read More “Why does the Bible teach us that the origin of prosperity is instruction, as in Proverbs 16:20?” »

Since necromancy was forbidden in ancient Israel, how can The Witch of Endor, found in 1 Samuel 28, be explained?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the interpretation question, “Since necromancy was forbidden in ancient Israel, how can The Witch of Endor, found in 1 Samuel 28, be explained?” Your observation that witchcraft which includes consulting of a dead person is forbidden in the Torah (Exodus 22:18 and Leviticus 19:26). Leviticus 19 says this in the NIV, “‘Do not turn … Read More “Since necromancy was forbidden in ancient Israel, how can The Witch of Endor, found in 1 Samuel 28, be explained?” »

Who is the “one Lord” of 1 Corinthians 8:6?

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New Testament

Thank you for the interpretation question on I Corinthians 8:6, “Who is the “one Lord” of 1 Corinthians 8:6” The NIV says this, “So then, about eating food sacrificed to idols: We know that “An idol is nothing at all in the world” and that “There is no God but one.” 5 For even if there … Read More “Who is the “one Lord” of 1 Corinthians 8:6?” »