Month: June 2021

Why does the Bible have so many versions? If it’s the word of God, then it must have one version. So which one is the most authentic version of the Bible? Does the Bible really preserved or it just corrupted?

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The Bible

Thank you for the question on versions of the Bible, “Why does the Bible have so many versions? If it’s the word of God, then it must have one version. So which one is the most authentic version of the Bible? Does the Bible really preserved or it just corrupted?” There is one Bible. The versions … Read More “Why does the Bible have so many versions? If it’s the word of God, then it must have one version. So which one is the most authentic version of the Bible? Does the Bible really preserved or it just corrupted?” »

Why does the Bible teach us that the origin of prosperity is instruction, as in Proverbs 16:20?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the interpretative question on Proverbs 16:20, “Why does the Bible teach us that the origin of prosperity is instruction, as in Proverbs 16:20?” As one reads the broader context of Proverbs 16:20, the text says this, “Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. 19 Better to be lowly in spirit along … Read More “Why does the Bible teach us that the origin of prosperity is instruction, as in Proverbs 16:20?” »

Since necromancy was forbidden in ancient Israel, how can The Witch of Endor, found in 1 Samuel 28, be explained?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the interpretation question, “Since necromancy was forbidden in ancient Israel, how can The Witch of Endor, found in 1 Samuel 28, be explained?” Your observation that witchcraft which includes consulting of a dead person is forbidden in the Torah (Exodus 22:18 and Leviticus 19:26). Leviticus 19 says this in the NIV, “‘Do not turn … Read More “Since necromancy was forbidden in ancient Israel, how can The Witch of Endor, found in 1 Samuel 28, be explained?” »

Who is the “one Lord” of 1 Corinthians 8:6?

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New Testament

Thank you for the interpretation question on I Corinthians 8:6, “Who is the “one Lord” of 1 Corinthians 8:6” The NIV says this, “So then, about eating food sacrificed to idols: We know that “An idol is nothing at all in the world” and that “There is no God but one.” 5 For even if there … Read More “Who is the “one Lord” of 1 Corinthians 8:6?” »