Category Archives: Guest Contributors
“Why did God harden Pharaoh’s heart?”
Exodus 7:3-4 says, “But I will harden Pharaoh’s heart, and though I multiply my miraculous signs and wonders in Egypt he will not listen to you. Then I will lay my hand on Egypt and with mighty acts of judgment I … Continue reading
“How could there be light on the first day of Creation if the sun was not created until the fourth day?”
The question of how there could be light on the first day of Creation when the sun was not created until the fourth day is a common one. Genesis 1:3-5 declares, “And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was … Continue reading
“Is it a sin to have a sexual fetish?”
A sexual fetish is usually an interest in particular part of the body, feet for example. Fetishes range from an attraction to an absolute obsession. The question arises, then, is it wrong to have a fetish? The answer depends on … Continue reading
“Was Noah’s flood global or local?”
The biblical passages regarding the flood make it clear that it was global. Genesis 7:11 states that “all the springs of the great deep burst forth, and the floodgates of the heavens were opened.”Genesis 1:6-7 and 2:6 tell us that the pre-flood environment … Continue reading
“Does the Bible teach that the earth is flat?”
Many a skeptic claims that the Bible depicts a flat earth. Scriptural references such as Revelation 7:1 are cited, which speaks of “four angels standing at the four corners of the earth.” However, this passage makes reference to the cardinal directions … Continue reading
“What is Biblical numerology?”
Biblical numerology is the study of numbers in the Bible. Two of the most commonly repeated numbers in the Bible are 7 and 40. The number 7 signifies completion or perfection (Genesis 7:2-4; Revelation 1:20). It is often called “God’s … Continue reading
“What is the proper way to dispose of a ruined Bible?”
There is no “biblical” way to dispose of an old/damaged/ruined Bible, as the Bible itself does not address this question. It is, therefore, a matter of personal conviction. It is important to understand that it is not the paper, binding, … Continue reading
“What does the Bible say about asexuality?”
Physiologically, asexuality is defined as “having no evident sex or sex organs; sexless.” Typically, though, when asexuality is spoken of, it refers to “lacking interest in or desire for sex.” Since the Bible nowhere mentions physiological asexuality, for the purposes … Continue reading
“Do we have guardian angels?”
Matthew 18:10 states, “See that you do not look down on one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven.” In the context, “these little ones” could … Continue reading
THE WALL: a blog of Baptist Voice Ministries 