Month: September 2020

It says that Moses could have possibly written the book of Genesis but then our Theology book says something about the traditions of authorship which are Yahwistic, Elohistic, Priestly, Deuteronomistic with a lack of description. Can someone explain?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the question on the authorship of Moses in writing the first five books of the Bible called the Torah or the Law. In the last 200 years, the authorship and authority of the Bible have been contested by science, archaeologists, and critics of the Scriptures. There is a concerted effort to disprove … Read More “It says that Moses could have possibly written the book of Genesis but then our Theology book says something about the traditions of authorship which are Yahwistic, Elohistic, Priestly, Deuteronomistic with a lack of description. Can someone explain?” »

If the Bible condemns psychics and its various forms, why are psychics borned in this world?

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Thank you for the question on the origin of psychics, “If the Bible condemns psychics and its various forms, why are psychics borned in this world?” I do not believe that psychics are born into this world but rather that person has allowed an evil spirit to influence or possess that person. God made humans in … Read More “If the Bible condemns psychics and its various forms, why are psychics borned in this world?” »

I’m reading Young’s Literal Translation of the Bible and in Genesis he uses ‘prepare’ instead of ‘create’ or ‘made’ like other versions. Say you were trying to translate the Bible, would you use ‘prepare’ or the usual ‘create’?

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Old Testament, Uncategorized

Thank you for the question on word choice on “prepare” or “create”, “I’m reading Young’s Literal Translation of the Bible and in Genesis he uses ‘prepare’ instead of ‘create’ or ‘made’ like other versions. Say you were trying to translate the Bible, would you use ‘prepare’ or the usual ‘create’?” The translation of a word is … Read More “I’m reading Young’s Literal Translation of the Bible and in Genesis he uses ‘prepare’ instead of ‘create’ or ‘made’ like other versions. Say you were trying to translate the Bible, would you use ‘prepare’ or the usual ‘create’?” »

Why are some pastors very personal when they preach, but very different in person?

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Thank you for the question on preaching style, “Why are some pastors very personal while they preach, bur very different in person?” Here might be some reasons why a pastor preached in a personal style and behaves in a impersonal style with others: A. The pastor wants to touch the emotional aspect of the worshipers without … Read More “Why are some pastors very personal when they preach, but very different in person?” »

Why do some people accept the possibility that the written Torah is the word of the Creator, but not the Talmud? Don’t they realize the thousands of contradictions/ ambiguities that exist in the plain reading of the verses, without the Talmud?

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Old Testament, The Bible, Uncategorized

Thank you for the question on the Torah and the Talmud, “Why do some people accept the possibility that the written Torah is the word of the Creator, but not the Talmud? Don’t they realize the thousands of contradictions/ ambiguities that exist in the plain reading of the verses, without the Talmud? The Talmud is a … Read More “Why do some people accept the possibility that the written Torah is the word of the Creator, but not the Talmud? Don’t they realize the thousands of contradictions/ ambiguities that exist in the plain reading of the verses, without the Talmud?” »

What is your biblical message of the day?

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Thank you for the question, “What is your biblical message of the day?” As I have been reading through the Major Prophets, the Spirit of God impress on me on true worship and false worship. God used the word that the worshipers were trampling into his courts. They performed the require rituals but their hearts … Read More “What is your biblical message of the day?” »

What are the mission implications of Genesis chapter 1 to Chapter 11?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the mission implication of Genesis 1 to 11, “What are the mission implications of Genesis chapter 1 to Chapter 11?” Many pastors cited Genesis 3:15 as the proto-gospel of the coming conflict between the seed of the woman and the seed of the serpent and the victory of the seed of the woman … Read More “What are the mission implications of Genesis chapter 1 to Chapter 11?” »

If Noah’s Ark actually happened, what would really occur on that ship?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the question on the animals on Noah’s Ark, “If Noah’s Ark actually happened, what would really occur on that ship?” A. Respondents on this question has question the floatability of the Ark. Whatever the largest size of the wooden ship, the Scriptures declared that pitch and tar was used to cover the interior … Read More “If Noah’s Ark actually happened, what would really occur on that ship?” »

Does John 1:1-4 contradict Isaiah 45:5, 6 and 12?

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New Testament, Old Testament

As one reads Isaiah 45:5,6 and 12, the Decalogue declares and affirms Isaiah 45:5,6 and 12. There is only one God. Having said that as one may know tIn he Hebrew word for God is “Elohim.” Hebrew scholars have observed that the word, “Elohim” is plural in form, not singular in form. The question arises … Read More “Does John 1:1-4 contradict Isaiah 45:5, 6 and 12?” »

I dislike my parents. Will I spend eternity with them?

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Christian Living, Uncategorized

Thank you for the question on eternity with unhappy relationship, “I dislike my parents. Will I spend eternity with them?” A thought for our consideration is that our perception of family and friends become clearer in eternity. Most children and even parents truly do not speak to each other. They just know the rules but … Read More “I dislike my parents. Will I spend eternity with them?” »