Did the author of Genesis ever intend the 7-day creation story to be taken literally?
Did the creation of humankind literally took six days? Verses: Creation (1st Day) "3. And God said, Let there be light: and there was light." "4. And God saw...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is an anthropomorphism?
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Yes, I agree Ainsley! I look forward to having a resurrected body, that can eat, travel, be young and vibrant! I believe Jesus was giving a glimpse of the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the conscience?
Conscience in the Bible is an inborn sense of right and wrong. It is spoken of as "defiled" (Titus 1:15), and "seared" (1 Tim. 4:2). 3 main interpretations...
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What is the meaning of the following phrase: "He made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ."?
The mystery that Paul talks about here is the Gospel (Eph 1:9,10, 3:9, 6:19; Col 1:26,27). In the NT the word “mystery” refers to something hidden that has...
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by Billy P Eldred
Did the author of Genesis ever intend the 7-day creation story to be taken literally?
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Jennifer. A question for you. The modifiers you speak of. They are numbers or represent sequences as I understand it. If, and again I emphasize if, the days...
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What is the book of Baruch?
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In Daniel 12:2, what does it mean that many who sleep shall awake, some to everlasting life?
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Why the pointed reference to the original "five barley loaves" in John 6:13 when leftovers were collected?
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If Jesus was God, why did He call God "My God?"
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Why did God love Jacob and hate Esau (Malachi 1:3; Romans 9:13)?
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Why did Jesus instruct us to pray 'lead us not into temptation' when God states that He does not tempt us?
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Who is the "us" when God stated "let us make man in our image"?
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, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the meaning of the following phrase: "He made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ."?
In my opinion, the specific "mystery" referenced in the verse cited in the question is not the gospel message itself (that is, God making salvation possible...
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by ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
Did the author of Genesis ever intend the 7-day creation story to be taken literally?
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A great and concise common sense summary of the creation week. The 7 literal days make complete sense. How folk read thousands/millions of years into this is...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Should we expect a return on our giving?
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There are believers who have never tithed who have testimonies of how blessed they've been of God. I'm sorry, but giving a certain amount of money to the...
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Aurel Gheorghe
Who will be on earth during the 1000-year millennium period?
The short answer according with the Bible is that only Satan and his angels will inhabit the earth during this time (Rev 20:1-3), no one else will be alive...
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Did the author of Genesis ever intend the 7-day creation story to be taken literally?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
In Daniel 12:2, what does it mean that many who sleep shall awake, some to everlasting life?
We find here the teaching on the resurrection. Many - Why many and not "all"? Simply stated, not all mankind will sleep in the dust (die). Specifically, the...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What are Christian saints according to the Bible?
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God does not choose who will be saved. Man has to believe on Jesus as the only way to be saved. John 3:16-18 For God so loved the world, that He gave His...
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What is the meaning of the following phrase: "He made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ."?
What is the mystery referred in to verse 9? Thanks.
Ephesians 1:9
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the sin unto death?
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Michael, Once a person has believed and is sealed by the Holy Spirit they have eternal life because it is a free gift from God just for believing. Ephesians...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Should we expect a return on our giving?
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"I am hesitant to buy into the health and wealth prosperity theology which seeks to portray God as being open to manipulation by men." That's what giving to...
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by Sarah Winn
, Christian believer, college graduate + Walmart employee.
Will there be shadows in heaven?
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Aurel Gheorghe
What kingdoms did the statue that Nebuchadnezzar saw in a dream represent? (Daniel 2:31–45)
The golden head of the state represents the kingdom of Babylon during the 45 years of Nebuchadnezzar's reign. Babylon ruled the world from 612-539 B.C. But...
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What is Angelology?
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What does it mean to break up your unplowed ground? (Jeremiah 4:3)
In my opinion, in this passage, metaphorical language is being used to compare the receptivity of the human heart to God's guidance and teaching to a process...
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What is the sinner's prayer?
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How does archaeology support the Bible?
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What does it mean that the lamb was slain "from the foundation of the world?"
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Who occupied Israel during the 400 years the Israelites were in Egypt?
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What will happen to people during Jesus' 1000 year reign?
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Did the author of Genesis ever intend the 7-day creation story to be taken literally?
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When Jesus was nailed to the cross did the nails go through His hands or His wrists?
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Are Christians going to remain in the clouds with Christ forever according to 1 Thessalonians 4:17?
We will remain with Christ forever, but not in the clouds. Note that I Thess 4:17 does not give the destination, but the meeting place. In Greek the term is...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Should we expect a return on our giving?
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The Old Covenant was not "obliterated" (as in destroyed) but it was "made obsolete." "When He said, "A new covenant," He has made the first obsolete. But...
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by Dr. Hachimenum Amadi
Should we expect a return on our giving?
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Whereas Malachi 3:10 is contextual. It must be understood that the new covenant does not obliterate the old covenant else the Holy Spirit would have...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean to break up your unplowed ground? (Jeremiah 4:3)
3 For thus saith the Lord to the men of Judah and Jerusalem, Break up your fallow ground, and sow not among thorns.
Jeremiah 4:3
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by Sarah Winn
, Christian believer, college graduate + Walmart employee.
What does it mean to walk through the valley of the shadow of death
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It was the shadow of death. Shadows go away when the true light is shown. God is light and in him is no darkness.
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by Gerritt Schuitema
, Persecutor & Mocker transformed to Faithful Believer
Why did Jesus not pay tax (according to Matthew 17)?
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This is really great and again, the Lord takes some of the yoke off our backs. I find this example really powerful in our modern context. The Roman Empire...
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What does it mean that Satan is prince of the power of the air (Ephesians 2:2)?
"And you were dead in the trespasses and sins in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following theprince of the power of the air, the...
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Why did God send the Israelites to Egypt for 400 years?
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What is sin?
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Should we expect a return on our giving?
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The blurring and conflation of the two covenants with God is a major reason for most of the confusion and misunderstanding of what we have "in Christ." The...
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by Larry Burks
Does Galatians 3:27 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Christening is not scriptural. Water baptism and Holy Ghost baptism are. Acts 2:38. If Jesus got baptised, I'm gonna have my behind immersed in his name in...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Should we expect a return on our giving?
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Under which covenant is the church operating now? Malachi prophesied to Israel. The Church had not been born when God told Malachi to tell Israel anything....
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Is Irresistible Grace biblical?