I plan to read the Bible, Torah, and Quran. Which versions of the three books is best to read from your perspective?

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Christian Living, Uncategorized

Thank you for your question about reading the Bible, Torah, and the Quran. May I suggest before one decides to read of the three world’s religions that one considers one’s purpose in one’s reading program. Is it for general information? Is it to understand the beliefs and practices of each religion? Is it a comparative … Read More “I plan to read the Bible, Torah, and Quran. Which versions of the three books is best to read from your perspective?” »

Why was is wrong for Saul, a Benjamite (1 Sam. 9:1) to offer a sacrifice (1 Sam. 13:9-13) but it would have been fine for Samuel, an Ephramite (1 Sam. 1:1)?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the interpretative question about King Saul offering the sacrifice in I Samuel 13:9–13, “Why was is wrong for Saul, a Benjamite (1 Sam. 9:1) to offer a sacrifice (1 Sam. 13:9-13) but it would have been fine for Samuel, an Ephramite (1 Sam. 1:1)?” Here are some thoughts for your consideration as to … Read More “Why was is wrong for Saul, a Benjamite (1 Sam. 9:1) to offer a sacrifice (1 Sam. 13:9-13) but it would have been fine for Samuel, an Ephramite (1 Sam. 1:1)?” »

How many pieces of stone were the Ten Commandments written on?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the question on the number of tablets the Ten Commandments were written on. Exodus 20 and Deuteronomy 5 states that the Ten Commandments were written on two tablets. They were written on the front and back of the tablets. The size of the two tablets are unknown. Since Moses smashed the original … Read More “How many pieces of stone were the Ten Commandments written on?” »

Do we have proof that the characters of the Book of Genesis in the Bible are real?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the question about the evidence of the characters in Genesis? As one reads the Book of Genesis, there isn’t any evidences that they existed. The reason being is that they were nomadic people. In other words, they lived in tents. They moved with their herds of animals. God promised that the land … Read More “Do we have proof that the characters of the Book of Genesis in the Bible are real?” »

Can anyone enlighten me on what is believed to be so special about the Bible?

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The Bible

Thank you for the question on what is so special about the Bible. For one’s consideration of what is so special about the Bible: A. The Bible is God’s revelation about his relationship to his created world, not man reaching out to God. B. The Bible is God’s record of how a person can have … Read More “Can anyone enlighten me on what is believed to be so special about the Bible?” »

There is no Trinity. Do the Scriptures that appear to support a Triune God really mean something other than what they appear to mean at face value?

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Theology

Thank you for the question on the Triune God. The term, Trinity or Triune God is not in the Bible. Those term are a theological designation of the Godhead. For one’s consideration about the plurality of the Godhead: A. The Hebrew word for God is “Elohim.” The word, Elohim, is plural in form, not singular … Read More “There is no Trinity. Do the Scriptures that appear to support a Triune God really mean something other than what they appear to mean at face value?” »

How did the patriarch Jacob become the father of the Israelites and the Samaritans?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the question on the Patriarch Jacob becoming the father of the Israelites and Samaritans. Jacob is not the father of the Samaritans. The Assyrians conquered the Northern Kingdom in 732 BCE. They imported people into the land and those individuals married the Israelites. Thus they became to be called Samaritans. It is … Read More “How did the patriarch Jacob become the father of the Israelites and the Samaritans?” »

Is the Bible considered media?

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The Bible

Thank you for the question on the Bible being media. When I think of “media”, I usually think of someone or something being communicated to another person. One can view the Bible as the content of the media. The means of communication can be reading, drama or stories of the Bible, debate about the Bible, … Read More “Is the Bible considered media?” »

The biblical books of Daniel and Revelation are an example of what type of literature?

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New Testament, Old Testament

Thank you for the question on the kind of literature on Daniel and Revelations. Daniel and Revelations are known as apocalyptic literature for it foretells future events that is catastrophic on the world but a deliverance for the Jewish people. For further insight and discussion: https://www.quora.com/The-biblical-books-of-Daniel-and-Revelation-are-an-example-of-what-type-of-literature

Put yourself in Paul and Silas’ position. When the situation seems unfavorable to you, “Does your desire to praise God become stronger?”

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Uncategorized

Thank you for the question on worship during difficult times. To be honest, my initial response is grumbling and complaining. It comes as a surprise or unexpected event. It is natural to say, “I didn’t see that coming.” or I did want that to happen.” It is only after a few days over the “shock” … Read More “Put yourself in Paul and Silas’ position. When the situation seems unfavorable to you, “Does your desire to praise God become stronger?”” »