Does Leviticus 19:28 “nor print any marks upon you (tattoos): for I am the Lord” still apply? If no, why not? I think just because things are in the Old Testament doesn’t mean that the laws are all vetoed because of Christ. Am I wrong?

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Christian Living, New Testament, Old Testament

Thank you for the question about tattoo, “Does Leviticus 19:28 “nor print any marks upon you (tattoos): for I am the Lord” still apply? If no, why not? I think just because things are in the Old Testament doesn’t mean that the laws are all vetoed because of Christ. Am I wrong?” The subject of the … Read More “Does Leviticus 19:28 “nor print any marks upon you (tattoos): for I am the Lord” still apply? If no, why not? I think just because things are in the Old Testament doesn’t mean that the laws are all vetoed because of Christ. Am I wrong?” »

Genesis 46:34 says that “every shepherd is an abomination to the Egyptians.” Is there evidence for this outside of the Bible?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the question regarding Genesis 46:34, “Genesis 46:34 says that “every shepherd is an abomination to the Egyptians.” Is there any evidence for this outside of the Bible?” The evidence is by reading grazing of sheep and cattle on the same pasture. Cattleman in the United States as a general practice do not graze … Read More “Genesis 46:34 says that “every shepherd is an abomination to the Egyptians.” Is there evidence for this outside of the Bible?” »

Religious people, do you ever try to convert your agnostic/atheist friends (if you have any)? Why or why not?

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Christian Living

Thank you for the question, “Religious people, do you ever try to convert your agnostic, atheist friends (if you have any)? Why or why not?” Jesus declared these words to his followers, “He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. 8 … Read More “Religious people, do you ever try to convert your agnostic/atheist friends (if you have any)? Why or why not?” »

Is it a sin not to follow God or being an atheist or agnostic?

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Christian Living, New Testament

Thank you for the question, “Is it a sin not to follow God or being an atheist or agnostic?” The Apostle Paul states God’s perspective of humans who refuses to acknowledge the Creator God or to follow him. Romans 1 says this, ”The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness … Read More “Is it a sin not to follow God or being an atheist or agnostic?” »

What crime did Adam and Eve commit that angered God so much He couldn’t forgive?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the question on forgiveness of Adam and Eve, “What crime did Adam and Eve commit that angered God so much He couldn’t forgive?” A. The sin that Adam and Eve committed against God is disobedience. Both Adam and Eve cognitively knew the command of God. Genesis 2 says this about God’s command … Read More “What crime did Adam and Eve commit that angered God so much He couldn’t forgive?” »

What is the main story of Genesis 2:3?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the interpretative question on Genesis 2:3, “What is the main story of Genesis 2:3?” As one reads Genesis 2:1–4, the context enables the reader to shift from God’s work on earth to the beginning of man’s work on earth. God created a beautiful earth and the Garden of Eden for man and … Read More “What is the main story of Genesis 2:3?” »

Were Adam and Eve born on the same day?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the question on the origin of Adam and Eve, “Were Adam and Eve born on the same day?”’ The Scriptures state that Adam and Eve were not born on the same day. They were created on the same day. The word, born, assumes a pregnancy and birth. Adam and Eve did not have … Read More “Were Adam and Eve born on the same day?” »

For example, to which one of the angels did God ever say: “You are my son; today I have become your father” and again, “I will become his father, and he will become my son”? Hebrews 1:5

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New Testament

Thank you for the question on Hebrews 1:5, “For example, to which one of the angels did God ever say: “You are my son; today I have become your father” and again, “I will become his father, and he will become my son”? Hebrews 1:5″. I am not certain what is one’s question. Based on one’s … Read More “For example, to which one of the angels did God ever say: “You are my son; today I have become your father” and again, “I will become his father, and he will become my son”? Hebrews 1:5” »

Can you explain the “He was begotten son of the father from eternity”?

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Theology

Thank you for the question, “Can you explain the “He was begotten son of the father from eternity” The deity and humanity of Jesus Christ has been debated by Christians and is still debated by Christians today. The Council of Nicea discussed the divinity of Jesus Christ and the eternality of Jesus Christ, as a … Read More “Can you explain the “He was begotten son of the father from eternity”?” »

Were the Old Testament saints limited only to the Israelites according to the Bible or were any gentile nations included in the contract with God?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the question on God’s covenant with the Jewish people and the non-Jewish people in the Old Testament, “Were the Old Testament saints limited only to the Israelites according to the Bible or were any gentile nations included in the contract with God?” God made a covenant with Abram that he would bless him … Read More “Were the Old Testament saints limited only to the Israelites according to the Bible or were any gentile nations included in the contract with God?” »