Was it divine will, so that what God actually wrote will not be preserved, that made Moses smash the tablets of 10 Commandments at the base of Mount Sinai in Exodus 32:19?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the interpretative question on Moses breaking the Ten Commandments, “Was it divine will, so that what God actually wrote will not be preserved, that made Moses smash the tablets of 10 Commandments at the base of Mount Sinai in Exodus 32:19?” As one reads Exodus 19–20, God offered to the Israelites to become … Read More “Was it divine will, so that what God actually wrote will not be preserved, that made Moses smash the tablets of 10 Commandments at the base of Mount Sinai in Exodus 32:19?” »

It is true (what I was told) that none of the prophets ever prophesied about the Trinity? Why?

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Theology

Thank you for the question about the Trinity in the Old Testament, “It is true (what I was told) that none of the prophets ever prophesied about the Trinity? Why?” As one reads in particular the Old Testament, the Scriptures are an unfolding revelation. It is true that the Scriptures do not use the term, Trinity, … Read More “It is true (what I was told) that none of the prophets ever prophesied about the Trinity? Why?” »

If the angels of God are ministering spirits sent to serve believers, and if the spirits of the prophets are greater than any prophet was on earth, would Mary in Heaven not also be greater than she was on earth?

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New Testament, Theology

Thank you for theological question, “If the angels are ministering spirits sent to serve believers, and if the spirits of the prophets are greater than any prophet was on earth, would Mary in Heaven not also be greater than she was on earth?” The Scriptures affirm that angels are servants of God with the function to … Read More “If the angels of God are ministering spirits sent to serve believers, and if the spirits of the prophets are greater than any prophet was on earth, would Mary in Heaven not also be greater than she was on earth?” »

What trap does Ecclesiastes 7:10 warn us against?

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Christian Living, Old Testament

Thank you for the interpretative question on Ecclesiastes 7:10, “What trap does Ecclesiastes 7:10 warn us against?” As I read Ecclesiastes 7:10, I had to pause and think about this saying by King Solomon. The book of Ecclesiastes is written from a human perspective, not necessary from a God centered perspective. How should we understand this … Read More “What trap does Ecclesiastes 7:10 warn us against?” »

Did Adam and Eve know what good was before eating from the Tree of Knowledge? Can you know what good is by living in it? Why wasn’t it a Tree of the Knowledge of Evil?

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Old Testament

Thank you for morality question of Adam and Eve, “Did Adam and Eve know what good was before eating from the Tree of Knowledge? Can you know what good is by living in it? Why wasn’t it a Tree of the Knowledge of Evil?” As I ponder this question, here are some thoughts for one’s consideration … Read More “Did Adam and Eve know what good was before eating from the Tree of Knowledge? Can you know what good is by living in it? Why wasn’t it a Tree of the Knowledge of Evil?” »

Can you truly understand the Bible from its translated form?

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The Bible

Thank you for the question on the translation of the Bible, “Can you truly understand the Bible from its translated form?” If I may express an opinion here that even if one was raised speaking Hebrew and Greek, there will always be a translation from Hebrew and Greek into another language. There are nuances and interpretative … Read More “Can you truly understand the Bible from its translated form?” »

If I am in sin then what part of me is not in sin?

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Christian Living, New Testament

Thank you for the theological question, “If I am in sin then what part of me is not in sin?” There are two theological position on the nature of humans. The Arian view teaches that there is a divine spark within each person and the Augustine view is that every person is total deprave. Of … Read More “If I am in sin then what part of me is not in sin?” »

Why do people swear on a Bible when the Bible itself tells us not to swear by anything in Heaven or on Earth?

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Christian Living

Thank you for the Bible question, “Why do people swear on a Bible when the Bible itself tells us not to swear by anything in Heaven or on Earth?” Here are some thoughts of why a person swear on a Bible: A. A person swears on the Bible in acknowledgement that s/he is under the authority … Read More “Why do people swear on a Bible when the Bible itself tells us not to swear by anything in Heaven or on Earth?” »

What does it mean in Isaiah 59:2 that sins separate us from God?

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Old Testament

The word, separate, means to divide, to have a gulf in between. In other words, there is a wide gap that one is walking one direction and the other party is walking in the opposite direction. There is the lack of agreement or oneness. As one reads Isaiah 59, here are some thoughts for one’s … Read More “What does it mean in Isaiah 59:2 that sins separate us from God?” »

What does ”Repentance from dead works’ ‘ (Hebrews 6:1) really mean?

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New Testament

Hebrews 6 is a difficult passage to interpret for there are various Biblical and theological positions on the chapter. Thus I am sharing my understanding of the text, realizing others Christians may have a different view. This is for your consideration. The overall context is that the writer is encouraging the believers to move beyond … Read More “What does ”Repentance from dead works’ ‘ (Hebrews 6:1) really mean?” »