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Results from: Answered Bible Questions, Answers, Unanswered Bible Questions, Notes Author: Elliot Ordered by Verse |
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1 | Does Deut 21:22 refer to crucifixion? | Deut 21:22 | Elliot | 10191 | ||
The phrase "hang on a tree" was a euphemism for crucifixion in Jewish writings of the first and second centuries. The Talmud uses the phrase several times to refer to crucifixion. Modern scholars genrally agree that much of Deuteronomy is pre-exilic in composition and the final form was compiled in early post-exilic times. certainly before the Hellenistic period when the Jews would have come into contact with crucifixion as a means of punishment. Does anyone know of any commentary on this text from deuteronomy and is it thought that "hang him on atree" refers to crucifixion as a means of execution? Elliot |
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2 | Explain million year old dinosaurs. | Job | Elliot | 10193 | ||
I would suggest you read Marcus Borg's book, "Reading the Bible Again for the First Time" which is subtitled "Taking the Bible Seriously but not Literally." The creation stories in Genesis should be interpreted metaphorically for the moral lessons they teach and to help us love God and live according to His will. There is no contradiction or incompatibility between the Biblical accounts and modern scientific thought. If you want to explore this more fully, check out the works of Arthur Peacocke and John Polkinghorne, both of whom are scientists and ordained Anglican priests who have written extensively on thsi subject. Elliot |
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3 | What does it mean to believe. . . ? | John 3:16 | Elliot | 10450 | ||
Romans 10:9 expresses it pretty well. For me the essence of Christianity is not John 3:16, but Mark 12:28-31. That is the verse that shold be held up at football games. Elliot |
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4 | How can one be sure of his/her salvation | John 3:16 | Elliot | 10453 | ||
Jeremiah 17:10 "I, the LORD, search the mind and test the heart, requiting each one for his conduct and as his deeds deserve." Reformed theology leads to the inevitable conclusion that no one can be certain of one's own salvation. By the same token, no one can be certain of any other person's salvation or condemnation. The judgements of God are God's alone. We have to learn to live with that uncertainty. Elliot |
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