Category: Questions & Answers

Why have archaeologists failed in finding a shred of evidence about the Exodus in Sinai Peninsula? Should they look somewhere else or the event never happened?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the question on evidences of the Exodus in the Sinai Peninsula, “Why have archaeologists failed in finding a shred of evidence about the Exodus in Sinai Peninsula? Should they look somewhere else or the event never happened?” Let us presume that the Exodus is true, what evidences does one expect to find in … Read More “Why have archaeologists failed in finding a shred of evidence about the Exodus in Sinai Peninsula? Should they look somewhere else or the event never happened?” »

If the Old Testament God and God are different beings, then how many gods have there been?

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Old Testament, Theology

Thank you for the question on the Godhead, “If the Old Testament God and God are different beings, then how many gods have there been?” If a person is unfamiliar with the Bible, the subject of the Godhead may be very confusing. One may hear that there is the God of the Old Testament or Jehovah, … Read More “If the Old Testament God and God are different beings, then how many gods have there been?” »

Does the Greek word aiteo, as used in the Bible, generally indicate an inferior asking a superior?

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New Testament, Uncategorized

Thank you for the question on the Greek word, aiteo, “Does the Greek word aiteo, as used in the Bible, generally indicate an inferior asking a superior?” According to Expository Dictionary of New Testament words by Vine, there are two Greek words that I would like to emphasize that refers to ask. There are other verbs … Read More “Does the Greek word aiteo, as used in the Bible, generally indicate an inferior asking a superior?” »

Is tithing a Pentecostal Church doctrine or just one of the modern mega churches?

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Christian Living, New Testament

Thank you for the question on tithing, “Is tithing a Pentecostal Church doctrine or just one of the modern mega churches?” The doctrine of tithing is prescribed by God to the Jewish people. They were to give a tenth of their harvest or work to the LORD God in supporting the Temple worship. With the destruction … Read More “Is tithing a Pentecostal Church doctrine or just one of the modern mega churches?” »

What proof is there that biblical myths are actually part of the historical record?

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The Bible, Uncategorized

Thank you for the question on the historicity of the Bible, “What proof is there that biblical myths are actually part of the historical record?” As one ponders this question, it depends on what time frame from which one is asking that question. For example if one was asking that question in the 15th or 16th … Read More “What proof is there that biblical myths are actually part of the historical record?” »

Which Bible verse astounds you?

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Christian Living, Uncategorized

Thank you for the question on which Bible verse astonishes you. The Bible verses that astonishes me as I am reading the Bible is found in Jeremiah. Jeremiah 14 says this, “11 Then the LORD said to me, “Do not pray for the well-being of this people. 12 Although they fast, I will not listen to … Read More “Which Bible verse astounds you?” »

What is the most frightening book of the Bible?

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The Bible, Uncategorized

Thank you for the feeling question on the Bible, “What is the most frightening book of the Bible?” There are two “frightening” books of the Bible. They are Revelation and (Isaiah/Jeremiah). Many readers will say Revelations for the judgments of God that will fall upon the earth that causes destruction and death. It is frightening to … Read More “What is the most frightening book of the Bible?” »

Could Apollos have written the book of Hebrews as a scribe to Paul?

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New Testament, The Bible

Thank you for the question on the authorship of the Book of Hebrews, “Could Apollos have written the book of Hebrews as a scribe to Paul?” Bible scholars debate the authorship of the Book of Hebrews. There are three likely authors to this book. They are as follows: The Apostle Paul Barnabas Apollos The author … Read More “Could Apollos have written the book of Hebrews as a scribe to Paul?” »

Is it a sin to be proud of yourself and others about being “Born Again”?

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Christian Living

Thank you for the question about boasting, “Is it a sin to be proud of yourself and others about being “Born Again”? As I thought about this question, here are some thoughts of relating to being proud of being “born again”? A. If the person being redeemed takes the credit that one saved himself that … Read More “Is it a sin to be proud of yourself and others about being “Born Again”?” »

Is the Book of Genesis a rehash of the poem The Epic of Gilgamesh?

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Old Testament, Uncategorized

Thank you for the comparison question on The Epic of Gilgamesh and the Book of Genesis, “Is the Book of Genesis a rehash of the poem of The Epic of Gilgamesh?” I have read The Epic of Gilgamesh as it relates to the Flood in comparison to the the Flood as recorded in Genesis 6–9. In … Read More “Is the Book of Genesis a rehash of the poem The Epic of Gilgamesh?” »