Image by M W from Pixabay Throughout the world, in most religions you find temples. They are a way to meet with gods. The gods dwell in temples, sacred places for people to meet with them. Worship of all kinds from sacrifices of animals to singing and studying happens. It’s…
What’s the difference between a study Bible and a standard Bible being used alongside a Bible commentary book? Are you asking about the difference between a Bible study and a commentary? If you are, a study Bible can be very helpful for quick look up. A commentary has much more…
How did Moses gain the knowledge to write the first five books of the Bible with no previous biblical history written down before? Did God himself inspire the words that the ancient patriarch wrote down? There are different approaches to the inspiration of Scripture. But Moses did not completely write…
Could Jacob actually be considered more of the father of the nation of Israel than his grandfather Abraham being that he had 12 sons for the 12 tribes? Jacob is most directly the father of Israel because his sons are the fathers of the twelve tribes of Israel. However, many…
Image by PIRO4D from Pixabay Division is one of the top issues in America right now. The political climate can be almost unbearable. If a person doesn’t agree with you, they don’t just want to stop talking about it. Instead, they press their views even harder. People have redefined the…
Image by Oberholster Venita from Pixabay It’s so easy for our minds to be distracted and corrupted by the world. Our senses are always subject. What we see, hear, and speak show our thoughts and our heart. If you watch too much news, TV shows, listen to music, and gossip,…
Where are the bones of those that died in Noah's flood? This is an interesting question, and there may be a couple of ways to look at the answer. First of all, the flood was upon the face of the earth for about a year total. Genesis 7:17-24 is probably…
Was it the Angel of the Lord who passed over the Egyptian household doors before Pharaoh released the Israelites? The text of Exodus 11-12 does not define whether it was the angel of the Lord or the Lord himself. As you read through the text, it seems that overwhelmingly the…
What is the meaning of “your joy may be complete”? How is it shown? This phrase appears four times throughout the writings of John the Apostle. It occurs twice in the Olivet Discourse in the Gospel and twice in his letters. Joy is one of the hallmarks of the Christian…
If you accept the Noah and the ark story, are all of us descended from Noah and his family inbreeding? I do accept the historical account of Noah and the ark. There is external evidence from other cultures in the same type of story as the Great Flood. It provides…