Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question of unforgiven sins in the Bible, ”What are the un-forgiven sins in the Bible?” All sins are forgivable except for one but that doesn’t mean the avoidance of the penalty of sin. There is a thought that forgiveness of sins means the removal of consequences. One can be forgiven of … Read More “Question: What are the un-forgiven sins in the Bible?“ »
Thank you for the biblical question, “What was the ethnicity of Hagar in the Bible?” May I suggest that Hagar was of a Middle Eastern descent, not necessarily an Egyptian. Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration: A. Genesis 12:4 says that Abram and Sarai took all their possessions and people and left for the Promised … Read More “Question: What was the ethnicity of Hagar in the Bible?“ »
Thank you for the biblical question, “Hebrews 11:22 tells of of a Biblical character living in faith. “When his end was near, [he] spoke about the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt and gave instructions about his bones.” Who is this person?” In Hebrews 11:22, the text says this, “By faith Joseph, when his end was near, … Read More “Question: Hebrews 11:22 tells of of a Biblical character living in faith. “When his end was near, [he] spoke about the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt and gave instructions about his bones.” Who is this person?“ »
Thank you for the biblical question on the Book of Covenant, “Does the Book of Covenant mentioned in the book of Exodus 24:7 include the Ten Commandments?” As one reads Exodus 19–24, there is the verbal declaration of the Book of Covenant by God, the written Book of the Covenant by Moses, and the Ten Commandments … Read More “Question: Does the Book of Covenant mentioned in the book of Exodus 24:7 include the Ten Commandments?“ »
Thank you for the question on Exodus 3–11, “Does Exodus 3-11 begin the ancient Israelites civilization when God sent Moses back to Egypt from the desert?” When I think about the word, civilization, the word civilization implies certain factors regarding a people group. The most important characteristics are territory, cities, government, religion, social structure, and culture. … Read More “Question: Does Exodus 3-11 begin the ancient Israelites civilization when God sent Moses back to Egypt from the desert?“ »
Thank you for the biblical question on Keturah, “How old was Keturah when she got married to Abraham?” The age of Keturah is uncertain, but it is likely that she was a mature woman. Abraham marries her after his wife, Sarah dies in Genesis 23. It is after Issac marries Rebekah that Abraham marries Keturah. Genesis … Read More “Question: How old was Keturah when she got married to Abraham?“ »
Thank you for the question on forgiveness and justice, “The Old Testament says an eye for an eye, the New Testament says someone hits you on the left side of the face and gives him the right side, so how is that? How does it balance out? If someone hurts your family and remains unrepentant and … Read More “Question: The Old Testament says an eye for an eye, the New Testament says someone hits you on the left side of the face and gives him the right side, so how is that? How does it balance out? If someone hurts your family and remains unrepentant and unpunished.“ »
Thank you for the question about Genesis 1:20, “In Genesis ” God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven” is this a Biblical version of evolution?” In sharing my response to the question, the question is … Read More “Question: In Genesis ” God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven” is this a Biblical version of evolution?“ »
Thank you for the question on the Great Flood of Genesis, “According to Genesis, did God destroy all life on Earth or just mankind during the Great Flood?” Genesis 6 says this, “The LORD regretted that he had made human beings on the earth, and his heart was deeply troubled. 7 So the LORD said, “I will … Read More “Question: According to Genesis, did God destroy all life on Earth or just mankind during the Great Flood?“ »
Thank you for the biblical question, “Jacob had two wives who were sisters, Leah and Rachel, as per Genesis 29:15-30. What was the name of their father who had Jacob work for him for a total of fourteen years to gain permission to marry both?” Genesis 29 gives the answer to who is the father of … Read More “Question: Jacob had two wives who were sisters, Leah and Rachel, as per Genesis 29:15-30. What was the name of their father who had Jacob work for him for a total of fourteen years to gain permission to marry both?“ »