Tag Archives: the Bible
“Is there extra-biblical evidence of the ten plagues in Egypt?”
Some critics of the Bible claim that there is no verifiable evidence to support the Bible’s account of the Exodus of the Hebrews from Egypt. They say that Egyptologists have found no record of the Hebrew people in Egypt or … 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
“Had it ever rained before the Flood in Noah’s day?”
Some interpret Hebrews 11:7 as saying it had never rained prior to the Flood: “By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. By his faith he condemned the world … 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
“Does the Bible contain errors, contradictions, or discrepancies?”
If we read the Bible at face value, without a preconceived bias for finding errors, we will find it to be a coherent, consistent, and relatively easy-to-understand book. Yes, there are difficult passages. Yes, there are verses that appear to … Continue reading
“Does the Bible contain errors and contridictions?”
If we read the Bible at face value, without a preconceived bias for finding errors, we will find it to be a coherent, consistent, and relatively easy-to-understand book. Yes, there are difficult passages. Yes, there are verses that appear to … Continue reading
“What does the Bible say about permanent forms of birth control, i.e. a tubal ligation or vasectomy?”
Birth control can be a controversial subject among Christians because the Bible does not clearly condone or condemn its use. Neither does it address permanent forms of birth control such as tubal ligation or vasectomy as these procedures were unknown … Continue reading
“Is abuse an acceptable reason for divorce?”
While it seems obvious abuse should be an acceptable reason for divorce, the Bible gives only two reasons in which divorce is permitted: the first is in the case of abandonment of a Christian by an unbelieving spouse (1 Corinthians … Continue reading
“If I am saved and all of my sins are forgiven, why not continue to sin?”
The apostle Paul answered a very similar question in Romans 6:1-2, “What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? By no means! We died to sin; how can we live in it … Continue reading
“What Are The Seven Deadly Sins?”
The seven deadly sins are a list originally used in early Christian teachings to educate and instruct followers concerning fallen man’s tendency to sin. The misconception about the list of seven “deadly” sins is that they are sins that … Continue reading
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