Do you agree it was God’s power that literally destroyed Pharaoh and the Egyptian army in the Red Sea, according to Psalm 136:15?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the historicity question, “Do you agree it was God’s power that literally destroyed Pharaoh and the Egyptian army in the Red Sea, according to Psalm 136:15?” The biblical narrative of the Exodus with its dating of 1446hu BCE or 1290 BCE is contested by archaeologists due to the limited archaeological discoveries. If one … Read More “Do you agree it was God’s power that literally destroyed Pharaoh and the Egyptian army in the Red Sea, according to Psalm 136:15?” »

If Abraham and Job lived at approximately the same time, why didn’t God choose the former as his example of faith to Lucifer instead of Job?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the question on testing of faith, “If Abraham and Job lived at approximately the same time, why didn’t God choose the former as his example of faith to Lucifer instead of Job?” As I reflected on the question, the test of faith is not to Lucifer nor to Job, but the accusation was … Read More “If Abraham and Job lived at approximately the same time, why didn’t God choose the former as his example of faith to Lucifer instead of Job?” »

Could Daniel be considered the greatest of all the ancient biblical prophets?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the question, “Could Daniel be considered the greatest of all the ancient biblical prophets?” In many ways Daniel can be considered one of the greatest prophets of the Old Testament. From an exiled Jew rising to become the prime minister of Babylon. From an exiled Jew who laid everything down to be faithful … Read More “Could Daniel be considered the greatest of all the ancient biblical prophets?” »

Why is it that the church remains unchanged from her birth in jerusalem at pentecost?

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Christian Living, Uncategorized

Thank you for the question on the church, “Why is it that the church remains unchanged from her birth in jerusalem at pentecost?” In the last two hundred years, the church has changed drastically both in doctrine and in church practices. The Greek Orthodox church has changed the least. The Catholic Church hasn’t changed much in … Read More “Why is it that the church remains unchanged from her birth in jerusalem at pentecost?” »

Do you believe that the Ark of the Covenant (Exodus 25) mentioned in the Bible really existed? Why yes or why no?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the question on the reality of the Ark of the Covenant, “Do you believe that the Ark of the Covenant (Exodus 25) mentioned in the Bible really existed? Why yes or why no?” I believe the construction of the Ark of the Covenant is real along with the other furniture in the Tabernacle. … Read More “Do you believe that the Ark of the Covenant (Exodus 25) mentioned in the Bible really existed? Why yes or why no?” »

How scripturally correct is it for someone called into full time ministry, especially, as a founding pastor to seek political office by election?

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Christian Living

Thank you for the question on ministry and political office, “How scripturally correct is it for someone called into full time ministry, especially, as a founding pastor to seek political office by election?” As I ponder this question, I need to qualify my answer since there is limited information on the pastor’s situation. Here are some … Read More “How scripturally correct is it for someone called into full time ministry, especially, as a founding pastor to seek political office by election?” »

Why didn’t the prophet Daniel return to Jerusalem with Nehemiah to rebuild the city and the wall?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the timeline question on Daniel, “Why didn’t the prophet Daniel return to Jerusalem with Nehemiah to rebuild the city and the wall?” As one reads the post-exilic historical books of Daniel, Ezra-Nehemiah, and Esther, it may appear the timeline is within a few years or decades. When Ezra and Nehemiah returned to Jerusalem, … Read More “Why didn’t the prophet Daniel return to Jerusalem with Nehemiah to rebuild the city and the wall?” »

What is the history of all the Bibles? When did the first Bible come out? What was it, and in what language was the bible in, up to the Bible’s we use now?

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The Bible

Thank you for the question on the history of the Bible, “What is the history of all the Bibles? When did the first Bible come out? What was it, and in what language was the bible in, up to the Bible’s we use now?” The history of the Bible is subjected to much discussion and debate … Read More “What is the history of all the Bibles? When did the first Bible come out? What was it, and in what language was the bible in, up to the Bible’s we use now?” »

What can you say to the statement, “If it is not in the Bible, don’t believe in it”?

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Christian Living

Thank you for the question on the statement, “If it is not in the Bible, don’t believe it”? That statement is false. There are many facts that the Bible is silent on which is true. King Solomon’s observations on plants and animals recorded in Proverbs reflects that there are other observations that’s not recorded. Psalm … Read More “What can you say to the statement, “If it is not in the Bible, don’t believe in it”?” »

Does the Bible say money is the root of all evil?

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Christian Living, New Testament

Thank you for the question on the root of all evil, “Does the Bible say money is the root of all evil?” No, the Bible does not say that money is the root of all evil. The Biblical text says that love of money is a root of all evil. The issue is not money, but … Read More “Does the Bible say money is the root of all evil?” »