Why do so many theologians say that the Earth is 6,000 years old when if all the great ages of the pre-flood patriarchs were added together it would amount to a much older planet? The age of 6000 years for creation comes from Usher, a theologian who took the given…
According to early Genesis, God created the Earth before the sun, moon, and stars. Will he create the new Heavens and the new Earth in the same manner? Genesis 1:1 says God created the heavens and the earth at the same time. The sun, moon, and stars are objects within…
Image by Jills from Pixabay The Bible was written because we forget some of the things it says. It’s hard for us to remember so much information. But it also helps us to see things in different contexts. The Bible covers some of the same issues over and over. That’s…
Why was Jacob afraid of his brother Esau? As Jacob returned from his mother’s native land where he served his uncle Laban for 21 years, he knew he had a big problem on his hands. He didn’t leave the land of Canaan on good terms with his brother Esau. He…
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Every human being can become addicted to something. Addictions can range from drugs to coffee. Anyone who knows me would tell you I am addicted to books. It’s not among the worst, but an addiction is still addiction. As I continue to talk about…
What was God trying to show Abraham (since God already knew) when he tested Abraham by having him attempt to take his own son's life? Sacrificing Isaac was beneficial for both God and Abraham. Found in Genesis 22, this is also a great representation of God the Father allowing Jesus…
Would there Biblically be strings attached to free grace? Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote a book called “The Cost of Discipleship” where he talked about the idea that free grace is not free. Jesus died on the cross to bring us grace. When we treat it like free grace, we belittle his…
Why did God punish Adam and Eve if he knew they would sin? This is a question we ask from our perspective. We don’t fully understand how God works, how he does things. So we ask questions based on our limited perspective and knowledge of who he is and what…
Image by Werner Heiber from Pixabay Jesus told his followers they are in the world but not of it. We work in the world but our home is in heaven. But what does that look like? Some people charge Christians that they are to heavenly minded to be any good.…
What does Romans 12:9 teach us about love? “Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.” (Romans 12:9–10, ESV) Genuine love among Christians is impossible to emulate unless we truly love one…