Category: The Bible

Question: How does the original text say “only begotten God” or “only Begotten Son” in John 1:18?

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New Testament, The Bible, Theology

Thank you for interpretative question on John 1:18, “How does the original text say “only begotten God” or “only Begotten Son” in John 1:18?” In seeking to answer the question, here are some thoughts for one’s consideration: There is no original autograph or original text. Those written text has been lost or decayed over time since … Read More “Question: How does the original text say “only begotten God” or “only Begotten Son” in John 1:18?” »

Question: What are the differences between a Bible and a scripture?

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The Bible

Thank you for the distinction question of Bible and Scripture, “What are the differences between a Bible and a scripture?” Here are three differences between a Bible and a Scripture for one’s consideration: A. The word, Bible, refers to the whole of Scripture while a scripture may refer to a passage or a verse within the … Read More “Question: What are the differences between a Bible and a scripture?” »

Question: Why are many educated people looking into the Bible, and should what it says about the creator matter to us and our loved ones?

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Christian Living, The Bible, Uncategorized

Thank you for the question on the Bible and us, “Why are many educated people looking into the Bible, and should what it says about the creator matter to us and our loved ones?” Whether one is more educated or less educated, every human being ponders about life. The poor people wonder about the continuous struggle … Read More “Question: Why are many educated people looking into the Bible, and should what it says about the creator matter to us and our loved ones?” »

Question: What are the earliest manuscripts for the Hebrew Bible?

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Old Testament, The Bible

Thank you for the question on the earliest Hebrew manuscripts, “What are the earliest manuscripts for the Hebrew Bible?” The earliest least uncontested Hebrew manuscripts is the Dead Sea Scrolls dating to the 2nd or 1st BCE. Prior to the discovery of the Dead Sea Scroll, the earliest scroll is the Nash Papyrus, dating 2nd BCE and contains … Read More “Question: What are the earliest manuscripts for the Hebrew Bible?” »

Question: What is the difference between the Old Testament and the New Testament?

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New Testament, Old Testament, The Bible

Thank you for the question on the differences between the Old Testament and the New Testament, “What is the difference between the Old Testament and the New Testament?” Here are some thoughts on the differences between the Old Testament and the New Testaments: A. The Old Testaments were written by the prophets while the New Testaments … Read More “Question: What is the difference between the Old Testament and the New Testament?” »

Is it true that the Bible is revised regularly? What institution in the world has the authority to do that?

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The Bible

Thank you for the question on revisions of the Bible, “Is it true that the Bible is revised regularly? What institution in the world has the authority to do that?” For your consideration, there is a distinction between translations of the Bible and revisions of the Bible. The Bible is regularly translated into more contemporary English … Read More “Is it true that the Bible is revised regularly? What institution in the world has the authority to do that?” »

Question: Are holy books like the Bible and the Quran democratic or dictatorial in orientation?

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The Bible, Uncategorized

Thank you for the question on the nature of the Bible and Qudran, “Are holy books like the Bible and the Quran democratic or dictatorial in orientation?” In this response, I will defer the answer about the Quran being a democratic or dictatorial in orientation to a Muslim. It will be inappropriate for me to comment … Read More “Question: Are holy books like the Bible and the Quran democratic or dictatorial in orientation?” »

Question: How different are the gospels from the other books of the New Testament?

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New Testament, The Bible

Thank you for the comparative question on the New Testament, “How different are the gospels from the other books of the New Testament?” The New Testament Books are letters. They are addressed to the early Jewish and non-Jewish believers in Christ Jesus. The setting for the letters makes them unique. Here are some thoughts for one’s … Read More “Question: How different are the gospels from the other books of the New Testament?” »

Question: Is the purpose of the Bible to explain how the creation, fall, and redemption will ultimately culminate in a new creation?

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The Bible, Uncategorized

Thank you for the question on the purpose of the Bible, “Is the purpose of the Bible to explain how the creation, fall, and redemption will ultimately culminate in a new creation?” The ultimate purpose of the Bible is to reveal the glorious presence and magnificent essence of God through his creation of the Universe. The … Read More “Question: Is the purpose of the Bible to explain how the creation, fall, and redemption will ultimately culminate in a new creation?” »

Has anyone read the Bible and made sense of it?

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The Bible

Thank you for the question on understanding of the Bible, “Has anyone read the Bible and made sense of it?” Absolutely. There are atheists and theists who have read the Bible and understand the biblical text. The difference is that the atheists doesn’t believe the biblical text, but they understand what it is saying. One … Read More “Has anyone read the Bible and made sense of it?” »