Image by Uwe Baumann from Pixabay If we are all made in the image of God, why do we have racism, sexism, and homophobia? We are all made in God’s image. Genesis 1:26-27 is very clear that God planned to make humans in his image. But scholars debate what it…
Image by Francis Trascritti from Pixabay What is so unique about the message contained in the letter to the Ephesians? Some people may not recognize unique features of the book of Ephesians because it is one of four prison epistles. Scholars believe that Ephesians and Colossians were written at the…
Image by FelixMittermeier from Pixabay Which book in the Bible does King Solomon pour out his heart to God? Does he make peace with God? Solomon’s life can be read from 1 Kings 1-11, 2 Chronicles 1-11, and in the books credited to his name as an author, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes,…
Image by Foundry Co from Pixabay Why is it stated in the Bible that people should not wear wool and linen mixed clothing? Within the holiness code of Leviticus 19, and in one place in Deuteronomy, we find laws for Israel against mixed fabrics in clothing (Leviticus 19:19; Deuteronomy 22:11).…
Image by lil_foot_ from Pixabay Why are there two books for the Corinthians? Paul wrote the two books or letters of Corinthians to the Corinthian church. The first book is actually in response to a letter from the Corinthians that we do not have preserved in history. This letter they…
Image by Pexels from Pixabay How do you know which English Bible translation to get when there are so many different translations? This is a good question to ask when you are searching for a Bible version that helps you to grow in Christ. The answer to the question can…
Image by Hans Braxmeier from Pixabay In Galatians 1:19, is Paul saying he saw no apostles except James or only James? The best way to understand it is that he only saw James, and none of the other apostles while he was in Jerusalem. The context helps us to understand…
Image by Igor Link from Pixabay Who is Proverbs 8 talking about, and what is he talking about? The featured character in Proverbs 8 is named “Lady Wisdom.” It is clearly a feminine voice in this poetic passage. But at the same time, she represents so much more. She speaks…
Image by mattmeyer3315 from Pixabay What does “all things are lawful for me” mean in 1 Corinthians 6:12? Many Bibles put this fraise in quotation marks because many scholars believe that this was a maxim or proverb the Corinthians were saying. It may have been a flip phrase from Paul’s…
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay What are the "four living beings" in the Bible? The four living creatures I believe you’re referring to show up in the book of Revelation. Their first appearance is surrounding God’s throne in Revelation 4:6. The apostle John describes them as having eyes all…