Year: 2021

Why are the stories in the Bible taken literally by some people, when if they were written today, they would be immediately understood as fiction?

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Thank you for the question on biblical events, “Why are the stories in the Bible taken literally by some people, when if they were written today, they would be immediately understood as fiction?” Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration, A. The Bible states that the events were witnessed by individuals. The Apostle John wrote in … Read More “Why are the stories in the Bible taken literally by some people, when if they were written today, they would be immediately understood as fiction?” »

How do I explain to a young believer that the Holy Trinity is one God in three persons and not the worship of three different gods?

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Christian Living, Uncategorized

Thank you for the theological question on the Trinity, “How do I explain to a young believer that the Holy Trinity is one God in three persons and not the worship of three different gods?” Here are some thoughts for one consideration in explaining the Godhead: A. I would explain that the term, trinity, is not … Read More “How do I explain to a young believer that the Holy Trinity is one God in three persons and not the worship of three different gods?” »

What kind of advice can we find in the Bible?

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Christian Living

Thank you for the question on the value of the Bible, “What kind of advice can we find in the Bible? As one reads the Bible as literature, one can find the following advices: A. Advice on One’s Self Worth. The person’s self worth is not based on one’s place of birth, performance, position or … Read More “What kind of advice can we find in the Bible?” »

How can the Epistles be divinely inspired scripture if there are ones that have been lost, if they were, wouldn’t God have protected them (eg. Laodiceans, previous letter to the Ephesians, the ‘Severe Letter’)?

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New Testament

Thank you for the question on canonicity, How can the Epistles be divinely inspired scripture if there are ones that have been lost, if they were, wouldn’t God have protected them (eg Laodiceans, previous letter to the Ephesians, the “Severe”)? Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration: A. The letters written by the Apostle Paul were … Read More “How can the Epistles be divinely inspired scripture if there are ones that have been lost, if they were, wouldn’t God have protected them (eg. Laodiceans, previous letter to the Ephesians, the ‘Severe Letter’)?” »

If John 1:1,2 had used the word beginner not beginning, could it have changed the meaning and what could it have meant? “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God.”

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New Testament

Thank you for a hypothetical wording on John 1:1–2, “If John 1:1,2 had used the word beginner not beginning, could it have changed the meaning and what could it have meant? “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with … Read More “If John 1:1,2 had used the word beginner not beginning, could it have changed the meaning and what could it have meant? “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God.”” »

What roles do God and the son have according to John 3:16, and what does the word begotten mean?

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New Testament

Thank you for the exegetical question on John 3:16, “What roles do God and the son have according to John 3:16, and what does the word begotten mean?” Realizing that there are various opinions on the person and deity of Jesus Christ, the view presented is a personal one. It does not represent other Christians or … Read More “What roles do God and the son have according to John 3:16, and what does the word begotten mean?” »

Who is described in the Old Testament as the mother of all living (Genesis 3:20)?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the biblical question, “Who is described in the Old Testament as the mother of all living (Gen. 3:20)? Genesis 3 says this regarding Adam and Eve “16 To the woman he said, “I will make your pains in childbearing very severe; with painful labor you will give birth to children. Your desire will … Read More “Who is described in the Old Testament as the mother of all living (Genesis 3:20)?” »

Is the Gospel found in the Old Testament?

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New Testament, Old Testament

Thank you for the biblical question, “Is the Gospel found in the Old Testament?” The Apostle Paul states the Gospel in I Corinthians 15, “Now, brothers and sisters, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. 2 By this gospel you are … Read More “Is the Gospel found in the Old Testament?” »

When was the Bible divided into the Old and New Testament?

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The Bible

Thank you for the Biblical question, “When was the Bible divided into the Old and New Testament?” Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration on the division of the Old Testament and New Testament: A. By the time of the first century BCE, the Old Testament was recognized in a three fold section which for Jewish … Read More “When was the Bible divided into the Old and New Testament?” »

I was having really disrespectful thoughts towards God and blasphemous thoughts towards the Holy Spirit and I regret it and I feel really guilty. Can God still forgive me?

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Thank you for your willingness to share your struggle about your disrespectful thoughts toward God and the Holy Spirit. I John 1:9 states that if a person confesses his/her sin to God, that God is faithful and just to forgive that person of one’s sins and even the sins that one is not aware of … Read More “I was having really disrespectful thoughts towards God and blasphemous thoughts towards the Holy Spirit and I regret it and I feel really guilty. Can God still forgive me?” »