Category: Questions & Answers

Does the Bible say anything about their not being peace in the Middle East until Gods second coming? Does that mean that the Abraham Accords are a sign that the antichrist/second coming are getting closer?

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New Testament, Uncategorized

Thank you for your question on the Middle East, “Does the Bible say anything about their not being peace in the Middle East until Gods second coming? Does that mean that the Abraham Accords are a sign that the antichrist/second coming are getting closer?” The Scriptures seem to imply that there will not be any lasting … Read More “Does the Bible say anything about their not being peace in the Middle East until Gods second coming? Does that mean that the Abraham Accords are a sign that the antichrist/second coming are getting closer?” »

What does the word ‘Selah’ in the Bible mean?

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Old Testament, Uncategorized

Thank you for the Biblical question, “What does the word “Selah” in the Bible mean?” According to the Introduction to the Book of Psalms, the word, “selah” is used 39 times in the Psalms. As one reads the Psalms, the word, “selah” is found in the first three sections of the Psalms before 90 and … Read More “What does the word ‘Selah’ in the Bible mean?” »

Can you truly understand the Bible from its translated form?

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The Bible, Uncategorized

Thank you for the question on the translation of the Bible, “Can you truly understand the Bible from its translated form?” If I may express an opinion here that even if one was raised speaking Hebrew and Greek, there will always be a translation from Hebrew and Greek into another language. There are nuances and interpretative … Read More “Can you truly understand the Bible from its translated form?” »

What are the three fateful occasions when the Israelites complained to Moses?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the Biblical question on the fateful occasions when the Israelites complained to Moses, “What are the three fateful occasions when the Israelites complained to Moses?” As I read over the Book of Numbers, the clear fateful occasions are as follows: 1. Numbers 14:1–45 on the rebellion to enter the Promised Land whereby that … Read More “What are the three fateful occasions when the Israelites complained to Moses?” »

Was it divine will, so that what God actually wrote will not be preserved, that made Moses smash the tablets of 10 Commandments at the base of Mount Sinai in Exodus 32:19?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the interpretative question on Moses breaking the Ten Commandments, “Was it divine will, so that what God actually wrote will not be preserved, that made Moses smash the tablets of 10 Commandments at the base of Mount Sinai in Exodus 32:19?” As one reads Exodus 19–20, God offered to the Israelites to become … Read More “Was it divine will, so that what God actually wrote will not be preserved, that made Moses smash the tablets of 10 Commandments at the base of Mount Sinai in Exodus 32:19?” »

It is true (what I was told) that none of the prophets ever prophesied about the Trinity? Why?

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Theology

Thank you for the question about the Trinity in the Old Testament, “It is true (what I was told) that none of the prophets ever prophesied about the Trinity? Why?” As one reads in particular the Old Testament, the Scriptures are an unfolding revelation. It is true that the Scriptures do not use the term, Trinity, … Read More “It is true (what I was told) that none of the prophets ever prophesied about the Trinity? Why?” »

If the angels of God are ministering spirits sent to serve believers, and if the spirits of the prophets are greater than any prophet was on earth, would Mary in Heaven not also be greater than she was on earth?

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New Testament, Theology

Thank you for theological question, “If the angels are ministering spirits sent to serve believers, and if the spirits of the prophets are greater than any prophet was on earth, would Mary in Heaven not also be greater than she was on earth?” The Scriptures affirm that angels are servants of God with the function to … Read More “If the angels of God are ministering spirits sent to serve believers, and if the spirits of the prophets are greater than any prophet was on earth, would Mary in Heaven not also be greater than she was on earth?” »

What trap does Ecclesiastes 7:10 warn us against?

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Christian Living, Old Testament

Thank you for the interpretative question on Ecclesiastes 7:10, “What trap does Ecclesiastes 7:10 warn us against?” As I read Ecclesiastes 7:10, I had to pause and think about this saying by King Solomon. The book of Ecclesiastes is written from a human perspective, not necessary from a God centered perspective. How should we understand this … Read More “What trap does Ecclesiastes 7:10 warn us against?” »

Did Adam and Eve know what good was before eating from the Tree of Knowledge? Can you know what good is by living in it? Why wasn’t it a Tree of the Knowledge of Evil?

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Old Testament

Thank you for morality question of Adam and Eve, “Did Adam and Eve know what good was before eating from the Tree of Knowledge? Can you know what good is by living in it? Why wasn’t it a Tree of the Knowledge of Evil?” As I ponder this question, here are some thoughts for one’s consideration … Read More “Did Adam and Eve know what good was before eating from the Tree of Knowledge? Can you know what good is by living in it? Why wasn’t it a Tree of the Knowledge of Evil?” »

Can you truly understand the Bible from its translated form?

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The Bible

Thank you for the question on the translation of the Bible, “Can you truly understand the Bible from its translated form?” If I may express an opinion here that even if one was raised speaking Hebrew and Greek, there will always be a translation from Hebrew and Greek into another language. There are nuances and interpretative … Read More “Can you truly understand the Bible from its translated form?” »