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Jonathan Srock is an ordained minister in the Assemblies of God with two bachelor degrees and a master of divinity degree. He lives in Central Pennsylvania with his parents and other family. He spends his time preaching, teaching Bible studies, and connecting with churches in his area. Check out Faithful Blogger!
Category Archives: Inquiring Minds
Got Questions?
Welcome to the Inquiring Minds blog posts! I’m glad you stopped in to check it out. Inquiring minds is all about asking questions about the Bible, God, Christian life, and theology. There are virtually no questions on these subjects I … Continue reading
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God’s Regret
What does Genesis 6:6 mean “The Lord regretted that he had made human beings on the earth, and his heart was deeply troubled?” This is a really hard part of Scripture. It’s especially hard for us as Christians living in … Continue reading
Michael the Archangel
Is Michael the Archangel included in the important areas of biblical prophecy? Michael the Archangel only appears in several biblical texts, Daniel’s writings (Daniel 10:21; 12:1), Jude 1:9, and Revelation 12:7. He also shows up in very popular Old Testament … Continue reading
Languages of the Bible
Was the Bible originally written in three languages, Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek? Yes, the original manuscripts of the Bible were written in these three languages. The Old Testament is written almost completely in ancient Hebrew. Parts of Daniel were written … Continue reading
Meaning of Genesis 1-11
When analyzed in depth, what does Genesis 1-11 really say? Genesis 1-11 is one of the most interesting passages of the Bible. So many questions come from trying to explain everything from creation to the flood to how nations came … Continue reading
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Tagged fall of man, Genesis 1-11, the flood, the prehistory of the Bible
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Complaining
Where in the Bible does it say not to complain? The idea of complaining can encompass several concepts, such as grumbling and being discontented. We complain when we aren’t happy or don’t want to do what should be done. So … Continue reading
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Good Name
What does the Bible say about a good name? Unlike today where we picked names that sound good to us or that we like, many times seeking to find a name that no one else has did make our children … Continue reading
Clean and Unclean Foods
Does the Bible say all food is clean? Beginning in the Old Testament, God gave Israel laws about clean and unclean animals (Leviticus 11:1-47). This meant that certain animals were good for farming for the Israelites and other animals they … Continue reading
Understanding the Testaments
Can it be said that the Old Testament is New Testament concealed and that the New Testament is Old Testament concealed? This could be an accurate way of describing what scholars call the intertextuality of Scripture. And there’s a reason … Continue reading
Sequence of Revelation
What is the sequence of the Book of Revelation? This is a good question because the answers vary widely depending on who you ask. A sequence is slightly different than an outline of the book. An outline only tells you … Continue reading
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Tagged apocalypse, bowls, seals, sequence of Revelation, trumpets
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