Did the author of Genesis ever intend the 7-day creation story to be taken literally?
This was answered a few days ago here. Here is what someone answered and is very good. 15 Biblical Proofs That Prove a Creation Day Was a 24-Hour (Solar) Day...
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Cletus Austine
What does God mean ''and you shall not go up by steps to my altar, that your nakedness be not exposed on it''?
Should this verse be taken literally?
Exodus 20:26
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Can women prophesy?
Six women in scripture are expressly stated as possessing the title of prophetess: five in the old testament (Miriam, Deborah, Huldah, Noadiah and Isaiah's...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
What is the shortest verse in the bible?
John 11:35 "Jesus wept." Job 3:2 "He said" 1 Thessalonians 5:17 "Pray continually" 1 Thessalonians 5:16 "Rejoice always"
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Does the Bible say anything about wearing robes, for pastors or priests?
For priests, Yes. For pastors, No. The Torah provides for specific vestments to be worn by the priests when they are ministering in the Tabernacle: "And you...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Did the author of Genesis ever intend the 7-day creation story to be taken literally?
It would, of course, be wrong to imagine that there were only two mutually exclusive ways of viewing Genesis: ‘literally’ and ‘allegorically’. Often Jewish...
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D W
Does the Bible say anything about wearing robes, for pastors or priests?
Not in the New Testament.
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cody bitner
, student
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David Smith
Why didn't Adam and Eve die immediately?
I believe that all parents are guilty of some degree of hyperbole when correcting or instructing their children. We hope to create some sense of obedience by...
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Don Watson
What can Christians do about our public educational system?
For many years I have advocated "home" schooling take place in the local church building, which may be largely unused (sadly) during the week. I have simply...
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Anonymous
What can Christians do about our public educational system?
No matter how much we push back, it seems that the federal government is going to dictate to us.
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How can I overcome resistance to change?
Change can be one of the most stressful things in life, even when the change is desired. Resistance to change is natural to human nature. In fact, there is a...
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Meshack Gachago
, lead-elder, educator and overseer of several ministries
Does the New Testament address tithing?
Paul says those who preach the gospel should live by it.. He says those who are taught the word should share all good things with the teacher. Jesus said to...
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D W
Why are there two different Creation accounts in Genesis chapters 1-2?
Read Genesis Chapter One right on through Genesis 2:3, as if there were no break. That is, in reality, all one chapter. Genesis 2:4 begins an expansion on...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Can keeping the Five Pillars of Islam get me to heaven?
Because God is just, He will punish sin-regardless of how well you keep the Five Pillars of Islam. As a Muslim, you long to reach paradise after you die. But...
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Anonymous
Does the New Testament address tithing?
I was given a package when I tried to come back to organized religion, at the mega church in my town. The welcome to our church cd was an audio sermon from...
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Meluleki Maphosa
Did Moses die or was he resurrected?
My understanding of Jude v9 is that Moses died and was resurrected to heaven. Perhaps it was a good thing that his grave could not be found. Can you imagine...
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Samuel Asamoah
Why are there two different Creation accounts in Genesis chapters 1-2?
Hebrews 11:3 states that through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God..... Faith sees the result in the realm of the Spirit...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Are the miracles in the Bible to be taken literally?
Yes, the miracles of the Bible are to be taken literally, just as all Scripture is to be taken literally except those portions which are clearly intended to...
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D W
Should we have a Christmas Tree? Does the Christmas Tree have its origin in ancient pagan rituals?
Forget about it. The fact that there are Christmas trees today has no relevance to decades ago. There's nothing pagan or sinister about it for Christians...
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Jason Corning
, The Order of the Maccabee
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Dan Rivers
, Christian, Husband, Grandfather, Son, AT&T retiree
Can a Christian keep sinning?
If a person has the indwelling Holy Spirit they do not want to sin... 1Jo 3:9 NLT - Those who have been born into God's family do not make a practice of...
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A Lamb
Can a Christian keep sinning?
Yes. Every time we disobey God's law we sin. (1 John 3:4) Just driving my car to work causes me to sin these days. Also if we wilfully continue to sin then...
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Dr Kenneth Onyejekwe
Can a Christian keep sinning?
In 1 John 6-10 and.We are told that if we have fellowship with God but walk in darkness we deceive ourselves,again if we say we have no sin we are liars. A...
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Chris Button
, Retired Fire Captain, sinner saved by Grace
Can a Christian keep sinning?
There's no need for sanctification if we already reached the point where we are not sinning. As we grow in our Christian walk, we become more like Christ. As...
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Anupama Rajesh
How long did it take God to create the world?
We cannot say the days are literal. A thousand years is just like a day in His presence. So ideally it is not just 24 hours or a day. But, God says : YOUR...
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A Lamb
What did Paul mean when he asked the Corinthians about what they have and received?
Paul is questioning the Corinthian Christians who were boasting about all the blessings received but were acting as if it was their own doing. He wanted to...
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Albert Perkic
What does the Bible say about Christian tithing? Should a Christian tithe?
Are all your possessions yours? Or is it Gods? The Bible says: "For every beast of the forest is MINE and the cattle on a thousand hills. I know all the...
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Bennie van den Bergh
, Loves Bible prophecy.
Did Moses die or was he resurrected?
Jude v9. Yet Michael the archangel, in contending with the devil, when he disputed about the body of Moses, dared not bring against him a reviling...
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Brandon Hughes
, Regular Worker Guy
Can a Christian keep sinning?
Yes, a Christian sins every day! 1 John 1:8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. Romans 7:19 For I do not do the good...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Do Christians have to keep asking for forgiveness for their sins?
A frequent question is "what happens if I sin, and then I die before I have an opportunity to confess that sin to God?" Another common question is "what...
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Christabel Onuoha
Why did God have the Israelites ask the Egyptians of their silver and gold jewelry?
in all of history, God has proven Himself a keeper of His word. when He makes a promise He keeps it, when He speaks, He MAKES it happen. God had made Abram a...
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julian johns
Are the NIV and KJV not God's true word?
KJV and NIV (with every other translation) have different (2) greek texts - Textus Receptus for the KJV, Nestle-Aland for the NIV - it depends on which one...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why did God make man out of the dust of the earth?
Genesis 2:7 teaches, "The Lord God formed a man from the dust of the earth and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Should we have a Christmas Tree? Does the Christmas Tree have its origin in ancient pagan rituals?
The modern custom of a Christmas tree does not come from any form of paganism. There is no evidence of any pagan religion decorating a special holiday tree...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the Hail Mary that Catholics say so often?
The "Hail Mary," Ave Maria in Latin, is a Roman Catholic prayer to the Virgin Mary that consists of salutations and a plea for her intercession. Also, the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why did God give us four Gospels?
Here are some reasons why God gave four Gospels instead of just one:1) To give a more complete picture of Christ. While the entire Bible is inspired by God...
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D W
Can women prophesy?
No one today can "prophesy," in the sense of telling us what the future holds, or in the sense of telling us what God is going to do next. Television is full...
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D W
What is the shortest verse in the bible?
Luke 23:3 where Jesus literally replies, "I AM!"
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D W
Will we know the answers to the questions we currently have about God when we get to heaven?
No one will ask "why?" in Heaven. None of us will suddenly receive answers to all our questions in this and similar forums. No one will be told, "Your answer...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Does God still speak to us today?
The Bible records God speaking audibly to people many times (Exodus 3:14; Joshua 1:1; Judges 6:18; 1 Samuel 3:11; 2 Samuel 2:1; Job 40:1; Isaiah 7:3;...
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Samuel Bourassa
Will we know the answers to the questions we currently have about God when we get to heaven?
When we will be in heaven, will we automatically (or gradually) have the answers to all the questions that we currently have on the Bible, Jesus, God, etc.? ...
Isaiah 55:8
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Ben Amanambu
, Engineer,estate developer, pastor,hospital chapel Abuja nig.
Does the New Testament address tithing?
What the New Testament emphasizes is cheerful giving, not tithing. Legalistic obedience to God results in dead works.
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LaWanda Ross
Does the New Testament address tithing?
Do you decide what you will do, when you will do it, how you will do it, where you will do it, and with whom or if others are to be involved? Probably not....
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Chris Eleam
, Chris Eleam
Did Moses die or was he resurrected?
After viewing the Land of Promise from Mount Nebo, Moses dies, and Jehovah buries him in Moab, his tomb being unknown and unhonored to this day. He lived to...
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Anonymous
Is it biblical for a local church to sponsor it's pastor to move on to do missionary work in another country?
Is it biblical for a pastor to request funding and look for additional funding elsewhere?
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Ken Laney
How can the gospel be preached to the dead?
Col 2:13 And you, being dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He has made alive together with Him, having forgiven you all trespasses...
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Sarah little
Which is the best book in the Bible to recommend for a new Christian to read?
I pray that whether your question was for yourself personally as a new Christ follower or to help guide someone you know that The Lord would guide and direct...
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Edward Holexa
Which side of Adam was the rib taken to create Eve?
Interesting question... The Hebrew word for rib is tsay-law and it means curve so when the early interpreters saw this "God took Adams curve?" they must of...