Sabbath Law:
Exodus 31:16 states: "Therefore the people of Israel shall keep the Sabbath, observing the Sabbath throughout their generations, as a covenant forever." Since the Bible says ...
Last Modified: 12/27/2005 09:49:06 |
Ex. 22 Question:
I hope you might be able to shed some light on an apparent inconsistency in my Bible translation (NIV). Exodus 22:10-12 states: 10 "If a man gives a donkey, an ox, a sheep or an...
Last Modified: 12/27/2005 09:16:21 |
Biblical proof that Satan tempted Adam and Eve:
I was speaking with a friend, who is Catholic, regarding the temptation of Adam and Eve. He asked how I knew that it was Satan and not just the "crafty" serpant which tempted them...
Last Modified: 12/22/2005 11:11:00 |
Genesis 6:4:
What does the word "giants" mean in Genesis 6:4? I noticed that other versions call the "giants" (NKJV/KJV) "supernatural beings" (CEV), "Nephilim" (NIV), or "fallen ones" (YLT). ...
Last Modified: 12/19/2005 07:07:54 |
Follow-up on Ethical Questions:
Thank you for your answer to my question regarding deception and lies. I understand that you do not want this Q&A service to be used for dialog, this does not need to be posted an...
Last Modified: 12/16/2005 14:19:10 |
Ex. 15 :17 and the Promised Sanctuary:
I hope you might be able to shed some light on Moses' song in Exodus 15. Verse 17 reads as follows: "You will bring them and plant them in the mountain of Your inheritance, The ...
Last Modified: 12/16/2005 07:56:08 |
Your view on being born again:
What is your view on the Scripture John 3:3 in which it says, "Jesus answered and said to Him, Most assuredly, I say to you, unless a man is born again, he cannot see the kingdom o...
Last Modified: 12/14/2005 15:49:13 |
Jeremiah 10: Is the Use of a Christmas Tree Idolatry?:
Jeremiah 10:1-4 seems to reject the Christian's use of a Christmas tree. Does this passage forbid this tradition?
Last Modified: 12/14/2005 07:36:46 |
Exodus 16/manna from heaven:
We were having a discussion at the dinner table about the manna that God provided to the Israelites in the desert. My husband says that it appeared on the ground every morning. I a...
Last Modified: 12/12/2005 07:41:20 |
Jesus' birthday:
I have read Luke chapters 1 and 2 over many times; and if John The Baptist was six months in his mother's womb when Mary came to her home and John lept in her, then Jesus had to be...
Last Modified: 12/12/2005 06:53:39 |
Are all images a form of idolatry?:
If the Lutherans have no objection in the statue of Jesus Christ or others saints as long they are not worshiped. Is it ok to have a graven image of this inside a church? Just as R...
Last Modified: 12/11/2005 11:44:48 |
Christ's Judgment Seat:
Corinthians 4:9-11 verse 10 says, "For we must all appear before the judgement seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done...
Last Modified: 12/10/2005 15:15:17 |
interpretation of 1 John 3:8-9:
My question concerns 1 John 3:8-9. First, since we, man, continue to sin, are we "of the devil” (v 8)? Second, who are the people of which v 9 speaks, when it states that "No one...
Last Modified: 12/06/2005 13:14:54 |
Isaiah 2:6:
Does the phrase "superstitions from the east" refer to Buddhism, Hinduism and/or New Age teaching, or maybe some other religion coming from the East?
Last Modified: 12/05/2005 07:15:02 |
literal days:
When your synod looks at creation it interprets the six days mentioned in the Bible as six literal days as we measure time. However, when Revelation mentions 1000 years or 1260 day...
Last Modified: 12/05/2005 07:13:45 |
Acts 7:53:
Acts 7:53 reads: "you who have received the law that was put into effect through angels but have not obeyed it." A while back this passage came up in a Bible class, and the que...
Last Modified: 11/30/2005 07:33:35 |
Isaiah 19:
I read Isaiah 19 and had difficulty determining the meaning of the chapter. The chapter focuses on the falling away of Egypt and then being sent a Savior. Assyria and Judea are m...
Last Modified: 11/28/2005 06:50:22 |
"Sin Again" - again:
I posted the previous question titled "Sin Again". Thank you for the response. I am in full agreement. However, you have inspired me to follow this up with yet another question. ...
Last Modified: 11/25/2005 08:51:31 |
permissible:
1 Cor. 6:12 states "Everything is permissible for me"...the sentence has quotations marks around it. Is Paul quoting someone or the general thoughts/feelings of the Corinthians? I...
Last Modified: 11/22/2005 16:47:00 |
"Sin again":
I have been experiencing a period of spiritual growth, for which I thank God! As my faith grows, I am taking a close look at my life, and seeing what is pleasing to God. I'll...
Last Modified: 11/22/2005 08:38:08 |