Category: Questions & Answers

Was Noah actually copied from Gilgamesh? (Wasn’t aware of this claim till someone cocky came at me with it and I couldn’t say anything due to my lack of knowledge towards it). I need knowledge and help also some sources or books to look at: Thanks.

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Old Testament, Uncategorized

Thank you for the question on Noah and the Gilgamesh Epic, “Was Noah actually copied from Gilgamesh? (Wasn’t aware of this claim till someone cocky came at me with it and I couldn’t say anything due to my lack of knowledge towards it). I need knowledge and help also some sources or books to look at: … Read More “Was Noah actually copied from Gilgamesh? (Wasn’t aware of this claim till someone cocky came at me with it and I couldn’t say anything due to my lack of knowledge towards it). I need knowledge and help also some sources or books to look at: Thanks.” »

(I know gods not real) But, if he was, how powerful would fallen archangel lucifer be to an army of 10 million human men in a battle? (Without interference from Jesus or god or any angel)

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Theology, Uncategorized

I was going to by-pass your question, but I will attempt to answer your question from a Biblical viewpoint. Without any interference from God, Jesus or any other angel, Satan could easily defeated 10 million armed men including their nuclear weapons. The reason is that Satan is a spirit being. One can’t defeat a spirit … Read More “(I know gods not real) But, if he was, how powerful would fallen archangel lucifer be to an army of 10 million human men in a battle? (Without interference from Jesus or god or any angel)” »

When we pray, “Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven”, what does it mean?

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Christian Living, New Testament

Thank you for the interpretive question on the Lord’s Prayer, “When we pray, “Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven”, what does it mean?” As thought more about your question, I would like to answer it from an exegetical and application viewpoint. I. Exegetical viewpoint on Matthew 6:10 … Read More “When we pray, “Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven”, what does it mean?” »

When will Matthew 24:14 be completed? And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.

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New Testament

Thank you for the Biblical question, “When will Matthew 24:14 be completed? And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.” Matthew 24 is a difficult passage to interpret with theologians having varying viewpoints from post-millennialists, amillennialists, and even pre-millennialist. … Read More “When will Matthew 24:14 be completed? And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.” »

How did the 12 apostles manage to convince so many people to believe in what they said? What kind of persuasion technique did they use?

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New Testament

Thank you for the question on the 12 Apostles convincing people of their message, “How did the 12 apostles manage to convince so many people to believe in what they said? What kind of persuasion technique did they use?” The 12 Apostles did not have to convince so many people to believe in what they said … Read More “How did the 12 apostles manage to convince so many people to believe in what they said? What kind of persuasion technique did they use?” »

Why did God punish Adam and Eve if he knew they would sin?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the foreknowledge question, “Why did God punished Adam and Eve if he knew they would sin?” The question focuses on the sovereignty of God and the limited freedom of humans. God is sovereign and he has a plan for his creation. That plan is only known to him unless he reveals it to … Read More “Why did God punish Adam and Eve if he knew they would sin?” »

In the Bible, who tempted Eve and who tempted Adam?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the Biblical question on the temptation in the Garden of Eden, “In the Bible, who tempted Eve and who tempted Adam?” Genesis 3 states the Biblical account of the sin of Eve and Adam. The Scriptures says this, “Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God … Read More “In the Bible, who tempted Eve and who tempted Adam?” »

Why do Exodus 4:21 and Exodus 7: 3 say that God hardened Pharaoh’s heart?

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Old Testament

Thank you for your question on God hardening Pharaoh’s heart, “Why do Exodus 4:21 and Exodus 7: 3 say that God hardened Pharaoh’s heart?” The reason for God hardening the heart of Pharaoh’s heart is a difficult question to answer. I would like to suggest for one’s consideration that Pharaoh ALREADY hardened his own heart … Read More “Why do Exodus 4:21 and Exodus 7: 3 say that God hardened Pharaoh’s heart?” »

What is the antidote to the ‘prosperity gospel’?

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Christian Living, Theology

Thank you for the question on the Prosperity Gospel, “What is the antidote to the prosperity gospel?” The antidote that I would suggest, recommend is the Lord’s Prayer from Matthew 6:9–13. It is a prayer that most Christians can recite it by heart, but it is truly hard to live it. Here are my reasons … Read More “What is the antidote to the ‘prosperity gospel’?” »

When Adam and Eve first ate the forbidden fruit, could this situation ideally be the situation which gave humanity the intelligence to eventually do genetic manipulation?

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Old Testament

Thank you for interpretative question, “When Adam and Eve first ate the forbidden fruit, could this situation ideally be the situation which gave humanity the intelligence to eventually do genetic manipulation The question is one of speculation so the answers given by respondents are only conjectures. When Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit, their … Read More “When Adam and Eve first ate the forbidden fruit, could this situation ideally be the situation which gave humanity the intelligence to eventually do genetic manipulation?” »