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After God had completely wiped out the inhabitants of Jericho in the book of Joshua, who, now, were the inhabitants in the days of Elijah and Elisha as found in the books of The Kings?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the question, “After God had completely wiped out the inhabitants of Jericho in the book of Joshua, who, now, were the inhabitants in the days of Elijah and Elisha as found in the books of The Kings?” As I read the question, I would like to make two clarifying points before I answer … Read More “After God had completely wiped out the inhabitants of Jericho in the book of Joshua, who, now, were the inhabitants in the days of Elijah and Elisha as found in the books of The Kings?” »

Did all the DISCIPLES, Apostles and followers of Messiah after the resurrection continue to keep the Sabbath and Appointments of the Most High that where originally written with finger of The Most High given to all 12 tribes of Israel?

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New Testament

Thank you for the question the practices of the followers of Jesus/Messiah, “Did all the DISCIPLES, Apostles and followers of Messiah after the resurrection continue to keep the Sabbath and Appointments of the Most High that where originally written with finger of The Most High given to all 12 tribes of Israel?” In reading the Book … Read More “Did all the DISCIPLES, Apostles and followers of Messiah after the resurrection continue to keep the Sabbath and Appointments of the Most High that where originally written with finger of The Most High given to all 12 tribes of Israel?” »

I heard that the dinosaurs were created before Adam and Eve, but I thought it only took 7 days to create them. Why?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the question about dinosaurs, “I heard that the dinosaurs were created before Adam and Eve, but I thought it only took 7 days to create them. Why?” The Bible is being challenged for its content and being highly contested as to its truthfulness and or historicity. The question of the existence of dinosaurs … Read More “I heard that the dinosaurs were created before Adam and Eve, but I thought it only took 7 days to create them. Why?” »

“It runs in the blood”. How can this be explained from a scriptural standpoint?

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Old Testament, Uncategorized

Thank you for the question on generational behavior, “It runs in the blood”. How can this be explained from a scriptural standpoint?” Deuteronomy 6 provides us insight on how beliefs and practices are passed on from one generation to the next generation. The beliefs and practices can be good values and practices as well as immoral … Read More ““It runs in the blood”. How can this be explained from a scriptural standpoint?” »

Did God appoint Seth to be a replacement for his older brother Abel?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the question on Seth, “Did God appoint Seth to be a replacement for his older brother Abel?” God declared to Adam and Eve to fill the earth so that the humans would care for the Garden and the world’s creature. Genesis 1:28 says this, “God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and … Read More “Did God appoint Seth to be a replacement for his older brother Abel?” »

Which Bible character had repented his sins?

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Old Testament, Uncategorized

Thank you for the question, “Which Bible character had repented his sins?” The most famous Bible character who repented of his sins is King David. This is found in II Samuel 11. The sins of King David are as follows: Coveting another man’s wife, Bathsheba Committing adultery with another man’s wife even though his servant told … Read More “Which Bible character had repented his sins?” »

Is the Bible a Catholic book?

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The Bible

Thank you for the question on the Bible, “Is the Bible a Catholic book?” The Word of God belongs to God. The Bible does not belong to any believer, church, or denomination. It is true that at the Council of Nicea whereby representatives from different churches in the Roman Empire were present to discuss the Deity-Humanity … Read More “Is the Bible a Catholic book?” »

What is the one thing that speaks volumes to your heart and mind in reading 2 Timothy 3:1-17? How could this section help you and others?

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Christian Living, New Testament

Thank you for the application question on II Timothy 3:1–17, “What is the one thing that speaks volumes to your heart and mind in reading 2 Timothy 3:1-17? How could this section help you and others?” As I read the verses, many Christians would cite II Timothy 3:16–17 on the divine inspiration of the Scriptures. This … Read More “What is the one thing that speaks volumes to your heart and mind in reading 2 Timothy 3:1-17? How could this section help you and others?” »

Why did people write bibles thousands of years ago?

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The Bible

Thank you for the question of copyists of the Bible, “Why did people write bibles thousands of years ago?” As one reads/studies the topic of canonicity, the copying of the scrolls in the Old Testament and the letters in the New Testament was primarily to preserve the written text. It must be remembered that in the … Read More “Why did people write bibles thousands of years ago?” »

Why do we have verses 10-14 in Genesis Chapter 2?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the interpretative question, “Why do we have verses 10–14 in Genesis Chapter 2?” As one reads the broader context of Genesis 2:8–15, the text gives the answers. The text says this, “Now the LORD God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed. 9 … Read More “Why do we have verses 10-14 in Genesis Chapter 2?” »