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Results from: Answers On or After: Thu 12/31/70 Author: Rowdy Ordered by Verse |
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121 | Why is Eve only in the Bible one time? | Genesis | Rowdy | 122237 | ||
First of all, Eve is mentioned by name twice, once each in Chapters 3 and 4. Now why she is mentioned by name only twice is a mystery but she figures quite prominently throughout the first 4 chapters, but not by name. One has to remember that this book was written probably by Moses and most likely several hundred, maybe even a thousand years after these events happened. And then when you're talking about the only two humans on the planet, there's not much need for designating names. But just to be fair, whenever the Lord refers to Adam, most of the time, we can infer he's talking about both of them as they "are one flesh." I've already dealt with this subject to some small degree. The Bible in some ways does appear to place quite a bit more emphasis on the male role over that of the women in the Bible but that just reflects the order of God's universe. It doesn't have to do with anything like superiority of one over the other; it's God's design. I hope this helps. --Rowdy |
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122 | How world began? | Gen 1:1 | Rowdy | 115486 | ||
The website apologeticspress.com has a very good series of lessons contrasting to great detail, questions and answers on this very subject. They cover all the different evolutionary theories and the factual account as reflected in Genesis. I plan to lead an adult class, starting in Apr 04, in discussing this topic and other evidences of Christianity. I'm hoping it's going to be as interesting as the website from which I get this information. God bless. | ||||||
123 | Origin of God? | Gen 1:1 | Rowdy | 121771 | ||
It sounds like to me you need to go to the website Apologeticspress.org and get some assurance and confidence in the existance of God. After that, I can only suggest continued reading of God's Word. IF you truly are sincere and looking for God, you'll find Him in the scriptures. If on the other hand, you're looking for something else, you'll probably find it too, if you look hard enough. Whichever the case, I pray for God to bless you in your search. --Rowdy PS: Oh yes, pray to God for guidance and do so constantly. |
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124 | judgement day | Gen 1:1 | Rowdy | 121999 | ||
The whole chapter of Matt 25 is also very instructive on this topic. God bless. --Rowdy |
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125 | and the world was void | Gen 1:2 | Rowdy | 119054 | ||
You can also submit this question to the folks at apologeticspress.com for an expert's opinion. They've got PhDs and have been studying the subject for decades. There's quite a wide variety of opinions about so basically God expects us to look at the evidence, read our Bibles and make up our minds. God bless. --Rowdy | ||||||
126 | Who is God referring to? | Gen 1:26 | Rowdy | 107933 | ||
The only answer I can think of is the obvious implication of the Godhead or the Trinity. No, the word Trinity is not in the Bible but the concept is there nevertheless. We have more proof of that in the first few verses of the Gospel of John. | ||||||
127 | Who is OUR? | Gen 1:26 | Rowdy | 107934 | ||
I've always been taught the image which God created in us as humans is the single most powerful item we have in contrast to all other life on this planet. That is our soul which also has our conscience. This is the spiritual being with which our Lord wants us to come home to Him after life. While here on earth, He wants us to glorify Him by believing in Him and His Son. He also wants us to share this gospel of good news with all of mankind. | ||||||
128 | Was Adam a White Man | Gen 1:26 | Rowdy | 107935 | ||
I don't see how anyone could possibly give an authoritative answer to this question. I can only surmise that ALL answers would be conjectures as surely mine is. Like the location of the Garden of Eden or its present status, I think this and several other questions alluded to in the Bible will have to wait until the end of the world. But I'd be interested in others' opinions. | ||||||
129 | Did Jesus pre-exist before his birth? | Gen 1:26 | Rowdy | 107936 | ||
Check out the first chapter in the Gospel of John. | ||||||
130 | Did God Create Man Mortal? | Gen 1:26 | Rowdy | 107938 | ||
I say we can know for a fact that God made us mortals as plainly stated in Gen 3:19. We were made from dust and to dust, we return. BUT of course there were exceptions. During the Patriarhcal Age, men lived for hundreds of years but I think that was the miraculous hand of God maintaining their bodies to populate the earth. The biggest question you pose is that of the Tree of Life. Like you mentioned it seemed to be for our education so we could get used to idea of living forever with God in heaven but the bottom line is: We can't possibly know with any certainty as to why God installed that tree in the Garden. But as always, I'd be interested in others' opinions. |
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131 | Man is considered to be what to God? | Gen 1:26 | Rowdy | 108536 | ||
I don't think it's clearly stated in specific terms in the Bible, but in my opinion, we (all of mankind) are the creation and God is the creator. Just like when a young lad puts a model plane together and paints it up real fine like I used to try to do many years ago, that person wants his creation to be a reflection of the creator. He might even put his best work, his masterpiece on the shelf or hang from his bedroom ceiling. I like to think that we're all masterpieces for God and he's anxiously waiting for the day when we decide to accept his leadership and finally come to His home in heaven. Now in supplement to all that, we are weak and sinful. We are physical whereas God is Spirit. Our minds are finite and His is infinite. His thoughts and actions are far more advanced compared to us than even the contrast between us and the insects of the world. We don't have a clue what real Godliness or love is all about but I'm looking forward to finding out. How about you? What is your opinion? |
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132 | What is a Father/son relationship | Gen 1:26 | Rowdy | 109070 | ||
I'm not sure how to answer your question without some clarification. Are we talking about a physical, biological relationship? Or possibly spiritual? Maybe adoption? In all these relationships, the father hopes to pass on some of his wisdom and experience to his son, and thus save his son from some of the grief that comes from living in this world. In the same way, our God and Father would like to bring us home but first we have to grow up and give up our addiction for this world and its pretty distractions with it. We can only partially understand what He's got in mind for us just as our earthly fathers have for their young sons. In my opinion, this way of bringing children into the world is the nearest way we mortals can get to creation, thus you can understand my reason for this comparison. If you can elaborate on your question, maybe my future response will be more well suited with specifics. Let me know. |
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133 | knowledge of good and evil | Gen 3:1 | Rowdy | 123327 | ||
Naturally I assume you're referring to Adam and Eve and I would have to conclude from the first two chapters that they DO NOT have such knowledge. I guess they could be compared to a small child before he has learned about right and wrong. We notice that God is on a very intimate, face-to-face basis of relationship with them, therefore there is no trace of sin in their lives prior to this point. Seem pretty straight forward to me. Is there any question in your mind about their condition? God bless. --Rowdy |
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134 | knowledge of good and evil | Gen 3:1 | Rowdy | 123329 | ||
Upon thinking about this discussion and all of its import, I also have to say the following. This first ocassion of disobedience of God's strict instructions is certainly a reflection of the sinful nature of human kind. You might say, it's basic in our nature to "set our own course" or "have our own way." I realize this might sound like a reversal of my previous statement but I guess it's a little confusing like when a parent first starts slaps a two year old's hand for touching things that the parent doesn't want touched. The child has no clue as to why. All he/she knows if he touches it, he experiences pain. So slowly but surely, the child learns right and wrong. I hope this helps and doesn't confuse the issue. Regardless, God bless. --Rowdy |
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135 | why put the tree in middle of garden | Gen 3:3 | Rowdy | 111933 | ||
Our God is not one to hide the fact that He gives us complete freedom to choose the way of life we would prefer. Since He provided the ultimate home without any defects, it satisfied every need Adam and Eve could ever have. God was welcome to decorate it any way He saw fit. God knew this was going to be a temptation so there was no need to hide His tree. After all, there were many other sources of food so as far as God was concerned, it boiled down to one single issue: was His creation going to choose Him and His way of life or some other choice. It also makes it very clear for us today. Our lives boil down to one simple choice: will we choose to obey our conscience and live by what God tells us or will we succomb to temptation and choose another way of life which results in eternal separation from God. Of course, this decision has to be made every hour of every day. And we're always able to reverse course and go the other direction. By setting this tree in the middle of the garden, our God makes this choice very, very clear for all of us thereafter. We can't possibly deny that God has made it very clear. He puts himself in the middle of our lives each and every day of our lives. What would be your thoughts on this matter? Any opinions? God bless. |
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136 | why lead us to stumble? | Gen 3:3 | Rowdy | 112091 | ||
I too am very worried about our nation. I've written several letters to our Government officials, attaching a copy of Romans, Chap 1 in which God warned those folks about the consequences of their continued sinful way of life. He warned them through Apostle Paul that they were headed for eternal damnation if they didn't change their ways. Many modern historians have noticed and documented the dangerous fact that our nation has been following the pattern of the Roman Empire. The disentegration of the family unit, corruption of our political leaders and now the introduction of homosexuals into our military is almost an exact duplication of that pattern. In my letters, I encouraged these Government officials to study history along with their Bibles and try to help this country re-discover its Godly roots. I'm so afraid if this pattern of getting farther and farther away from God's way of life that we find in His Word IS NOT reversed pretty soon, our children or our grandchildren might grow up in some alternate form of America than the one you and I love. We really don't live in a country that can truly call itself a christian nation. I really don't like sounding like a doomsday preacher but I do think we can reverse course and repent just like Ninevah in Jonah's story. What do you think of our chances? God bless. |
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137 | Why not hide the tree before the fall? | Gen 3:3 | Rowdy | 114049 | ||
I'm not sure I get the connection between this latest question and the first one concerning the tree in the middle of the garden. At any rate, I'm not sure that I could really give you a good, useful answer to this question. I must admit your questions probably refers to one of the most guarded secrets of this whole planet. I'm sure all of mankind has been looking for this mysterious garden since this book of Gensis was written and made available to read. I don't have too much more to say about this subject but I would be much more interested in what you think about all these posts, mine and the others to your original question. I see you haven't updated your profile. Any chance of finding out more about you and your background. God bless. |
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138 | Was the flood global or regional? | Gen 7:17 | Rowdy | 116288 | ||
The following is cited for reference: Gen 7:17 Then the flood came upon the earth for forty days, and the water increased and lifted up the ark, so that it rose above the earth. 18 The water prevailed and increased greatly upon the earth, and the ark floated on the surface of the water. 19 The water prevailed more and more upon the earth, so that all the high mountains everywhere under the heavens were covered. 20 The water prevailed fifteen cubits higher, and the mountains were covered. 21 All flesh that moved on the earth perished, birds and cattle and beasts and every swarming thing that swarms upon the earth, and all mankind; 22 of all that was on the dry land, all in whose nostrils was the breath of the spirit of life, died. 23 Thus He blotted out every living thing that was upon the face of the land, from man to animals to creeping things and to birds of the sky, and they were blotted out from the earth; and only Noah was left, together with those that were with him in the ark. I guess a person could read and interpret this passage a couple of different ways but it surely seems clear to me. It seems especially emphatic that so much water covered the planet that every form of life that was NOT in the Ark died. That alone, to me means a tremendous amount of water coverd all the mountains on this planet. Where did all this water come from? Verse 11 says the water came out of the "foundations of the deep." That and the melted ice from the polar caps I would think would be enough to cover the whole planet. But I'd still be interested in your opinion. God bless. |
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139 | Sodom destroyed. Repentance? | Gen 18:1 | Rowdy | 122931 | ||
The biggest example I can think of in support of EdB's point is the story of Ninevah and the message preached to them by Jonah. Remember Jonah DID NOT want to go and preach this message. Further than that, after doing so after being chastised by God inside a great fish for 3 days and nights, Jonah went to the hillside to watch the "fireworks" and the destruction of Ninevah. But to his disappointment, Ninevah (apparently the vast majority) did repent at Jonah's message from God and they DID save themselves from their own destruction. So you see, what the most important thing our Lord wants from us is our heart and attitude to be contrite and humble like the "man after God's own hear" King David. Hope this helps and God bless. --Rowdy |
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140 | Were the babes of Sodom righteous? | Gen 18:26 | Rowdy | 107753 | ||
I'll take a crack. You seem to be confusing the two very distinct categories of "safe" and an "accountable" human being responsible for his/her actions. Kids/babies are safe with God as they don't have any sins in their life. However, all of us reach an age (varible with different individuals) by which we know right from wrong and take on the responsibilities of our actions. Thus, we reap what we sow. Even after becoming a part of God's family in accordance with His word, we receive salvation from sin but we're expected to behave like we're saved and not return to the "dog's vomit." BUT, more than that we still have to continue reaping what we've sown in that life of sin. Example: If a person lives a life of casual sex and brings a multitude of kids in this world with several other partners, then they must do their part to provide for those kids. They're not released from those responsibilities because they're saved. But back to the subject at hand. Since babies are safe with God, there's nothing unnatural or strange about God's calling them to join him in heaven before we would prefer to see them go. The scriptures and all correctly applied discussion about righteous or unrighteous is reserved for those that have passed the first moment of accountability or the point they begin to distinguish between right and wrong. |
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