Category Archives: Guest Contributors
“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
“Do pets / animals go to Heaven? Do pets / animals have souls?”
The Bible does not give any explicit teaching on whether pets/animals have “souls” or whether pets/animals will be in heaven. However, we can use general biblical principles to develop some clarity on the subject. The Bible states that both man … Continue reading
“Should a Christian go to a chiropractor / seek chiropractic treatment?”
There is no biblical reason why Christians should not seek any kind of legal medical treatment available to them, including chiropractic treatment. The Bible exhorts us to take care of our bodies and to do what we can to stay … Continue reading
“What does the Bible say about child abuse?”
The Bible does not specifically use the term “child abuse.” There is no record of a single instance in the Bible where a child is being abused. What the Bible does tell us is this: children have a special place … Continue reading
“Is born again virginity possible?”
Born-again virginity is the claim that after having sex, a person can be restored to virginity by a spiritual renewal, vowing sexual purity until marriage and asking God for forgiveness. Some women have taken the idea of born-again virginity so … Continue reading
“What does the Bible say about Purgatory?”
According to the Catholic Encyclopedia, Purgatory is “a place or condition of temporal punishment for those who, departing this life in God’s grace, are not entirely free from venial faults, or have not fully paid the satisfaction due to their … Continue reading
“What is the difference between dating and courting?”
Dating and courtship are two methods of beginning relationships with the opposite sex. While there are non-Christians who date with the intention of having a series of intimate physical relationships, for the Christian this is not acceptable and should never … Continue reading
“Once saved always saved?”
Once a person is saved are they always saved? When people come to know Christ as their Savior, they are brought into a relationship with God that guarantees their salvation as eternally secure. Numerous passages of Scripture declare this fact. … Continue reading
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