Monthly Archives: June 2012
“Calvinism vs. Arminianism – which view is correct?”
Calvinism and Arminianism are two systems of theology that attempt to explain the relationship between God’s sovereignty and man’s responsibility in the matter of salvation. Calvinism is named for John Calvin, a French theologian who lived from 1509-1564. Arminianism is … Continue reading
“Why did God use Adam’s rib to create Eve?”
Genesis 2:18-24 tells the well-known account of how God created the first woman, Eve, by removing part of Adam’s body and fashioning it into the woman. Many Bible scholars have translated the passages to indicate that God used Adam’s rib … Continue reading
“What is the location of the Garden of Eden?”
The only thing the Bible tells us concerning the Garden of Eden’s location is found in Genesis 2:10-14, “A river watering the garden flowed from Eden; from there it was separated into four headwaters. The name of the first is the … Continue reading
GRIN AND SHARE IT: “I’m a Senior Citizen”
I’m a Senior Citizen –I’m the life of the party…even when it lasts ’till 8 P.M.. –I’m very good at opening childproof caps with a hammer. –I’m usually interested in going home before I get to where I’m going. –I’m … Continue reading
“What is the Gap Theory? Did anything happen between Genesis 1:1 and 1:2?”
Genesis 1:1-2 states, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.” The Gap … Continue reading
“Where did Cain get his wife?”
The Bible does not specifically say who Cain’s wife was. The only possible answer is that Cain’s wife was his sister or niece or great-niece, etc. The Bible does not say how old Cain was when he killed Abel (Genesis … Continue reading
THE WALL: a blog of Baptist Voice Ministries 