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Results from: Answered Bible Questions, Answers, Unanswered Bible Questions, Notes Author: Makarios Ordered by Verse |
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1 | Online Outlets for Bible Ref Utilities? | Not Specified | Makarios | 3427 | ||
Does anyone use any good online book outlets that will help you to grow a good Bible reference library? I know of three:http://www.lockman.orghttp://www.christianbook.com-Christian Book Distributors- excellent selection and good priceshttp://www.crossings.com-Crossings Book Club, which is excellent.These are a few that I can think of and I haven't found too many others. | ||||||
2 | Is the Shroud of Turin authentic? | Not Specified | Makarios | 3455 | ||
Is the Shroud of Turin the burial cloth of Jesus Christ? Is it mentioned in John 20:5-7? The Shroud of Turin is a cloth that has an imprint of a man's face and body when viewed as a reverse negative photo. The cloth is believed to be the burial cloth of Jesus by some since it shows a man's wounds by scourging, blood running from the man's head, and a wound in the man's side. It resides in a Catholic Church in Turin, Italy and it is viewed for the public on certain occasions. It is the most studied artifact in the world's history. Its origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages, as far back as 1300. But from that point farther into history, things become vague. Many scholars believe that the shroud was also called the Mandilion, the same artifact that influenced Medieval artists to paint Christ with a beard and sterner face instead of as a 'perfect Roman'. There was a carbon dating test that was finished in 1992 but it placed the shroud's age around the year 1500. However, many scientists believe that the results of the carbon dating test are at best not trustworthy since evidence showed that the scientists violated certain scientific criteria. Also, the shroud was almost burned in 1100 in a fire, and this was also believed to thwart the carbon dating test. I believe that the Shroud of Turin is the authentic burial cloth of Jesus since no painter could have ever made the image that is present on the Shroud. What better way could God show evidence of the most miraculous moment in human history (The Resurrection of Jesus) than to leave an image for all of humankind to see? But it doesn't really matter if it is the actual cloth or not, my faith is not based on the shroud and I will still retain my solid faith in Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior. | ||||||
3 | Dinosaurs mentioned in the Bible? | Not Specified | Makarios | 3699 | ||
I have undergone a study on the Dinosaurs. What does the Bible say about them? First, I want to make clear that I believe that the earth is only thousands of years old, not millions or billions. Second, I believe that God created the earth in six 24-hour days (Exodus 20:11). I don't expect you all to agree with me, and I would appreciate you tellng me if you feel differently about anything that I have come up with. Genesis 1:21-25 tells us that God created the animals (including the Dinosaurs) and humankind on the sixth day. Man was given the task to name these animals but Adam used names like 'behemoth' and 'leviathan'. It is conceivable that man and dinosaur lived on the earth together right up to and after the great worldwide flood. And Noah might have included a few smaller, younger representatives of the dinosaurs in his Ark. But many other kinds of plants and animals were lost forever (Genesis 6:17). It is interesting to note that animals began to fear men only after the flood (Genesis 9:2-3).. However, I am convinced that there was a drop in temperature (Job 37:6-10, 38:22,29) in the earth after the flood, which explains the existence of Antarctica, the Glaciers and the Polar icecaps, (which was God's way of dealing with the surplus of water that sprang forth in Genesis 7:11) and this temperature change may have contributed to the dinosaurs' disappearance upon the earth. But they at least were around by the time of Job, and the people of Job's time knew about dinosaurs since dinosaurs are discribed in detail in Job 40:15 to 41:34. I do not believe that birds are direct descendants of dinosaurs, since the Bible speaks of the migration of the hawk (Job 39:26), the dove, stork, thrush and swift (Jeremiah 8:7).. In other words, birds flew across the earth from the beginning of time and they are not the end result of any kind of evolution. Also, Genesis 1:29-30 declares that all animals and people began as plant eaters and the world was entirely vegetarian at the beginning. But eventually animals became carnivorous and people ate meat only until after the flood (Genesis 9:3). It is interesting to note that even though animals did become carnivorous, they will return to a nonagressive nature (Isaiah 11:6-7). So will we become vegetarians in the future? :) So did the dinosaurs breathe fire? Job 41 leads me to believe that this may have been likely, which would explain the source of "Fire Breathing Dragons" stories. What about the Loch Ness monster? Maybe. There are many underwater caverns that have not been explored on this earth. I'm not ruling out the possibility that all sea dwelling dinosaurs are extinct. But I am strictly against evolution of any kind, since Psalm 94:9 clearly states that God formed the ears and the eyes. Romans 1:20 is interesting in this light- that we are without excuse in wake of God's awesome creation. Another water/fire parallel here, to reflect back on the worldwide flood, is the second and final judgment of the future in which the heavens and the earth will be cleansed by fire! (2 Peter 3:10-12). I believe that the world is a lot younger than scientists think and that man and dinosaurs co-existed at some point. I am still studying continental drift and things of that nature.. I hope you enjoyed the results of my study, and I wanted to share this with you to provide a NON-evolution way of looking at Dinosaurs. |
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4 | Is Interracial marriage Bible supported? | Not Specified | Makarios | 3701 | ||
Is Interracial marriage supported in the Bible? I have completed a study tonight after recently wondering if the Bible supports or does not support marriage between two people of a different race (I am referring to a Male/Female marriage of course, since homosexuality and lesbianism is forbidden [Gen. 19:5; Lev. 18:22-23,20:13; Deut. 23:17; Judg. 19:22-24; 1 Kings 14:24,15:12; Rom. 1:24-27; 1 Cor. 6:9-10]. Polygamy is also forbidden [Lev. 18:18; Deut. 17:17; Titus 1:6]). Now you must understand me: I have a great and healthy respect for all people since we are all one in Christ (Gal. 3:28). In fact, skin color is the Creator's choice (Jer. 13:23), and a black man named Simon (of Cyrene, which was a city in North Africa) helped Jesus carry His cross (Mark 15:21). I have many friends who are of a different race than I am and that is not the aim or goal of this study. My question is: Does the Bible permit people of different race to intermarry? First of all, there are situations in the Bible that condemn interracial marriage. Isaac sought a wife from his own father's family (Gen. 24:1-4) and so did Jacob (Gen. 27:46-28:2). The Israelites were commanded not to intermarry (Ex. 34:16; Deut. 7:3-4; Ezra 9:1-2,12; Neh. 10:30, 13:23-27; Josh. 23:12-13), but this was mostly on the basis of leading the people astray through foreign gods (Mal. 2:11; Deut. 17:17; 1 Cor. 7:39). However, God did permit the Israelites to marry foreign women in other situations: captives from war (Deut. 21:10-13), and because of a 'shortage' of women (Judges 21:21-23). Timothy, the youthful early church leader, was a half-Jew (Acts 16:1) and Moses's wife Zipporah was an Ethiopian woman (Num. 12:1). The Bible does not clearly state whether or not God's people should marry interracially, but it does say that the partner should be a believer in Christ (1 Cor. 7:39, 2 Cor. 6:14). It is interesting to note that all nations and people are important to God (Amos 9:7) and having black skin is beautiful (Song Of Solomon 1:5-6). Jesus usurped the racist traditions of the Israelites (Matt. 15:21-28; Luke 10:25-37) and the Bible even speaks of 'hatred without reason' (Psalm 69:4) and anti-Semitism (Esther 3:8-9, 5:10-14). Also, Gentiles are despised, the Israelites are despised (Gen. 43:32) and foreigners are excluded from fellowship (Neh. 13:1-3). The Bible also encourages freedom from slavery (1 Cor. 7:21; The book of Exodus) In conclusion, interracial marriage is not against the will of God based upon the Bible. It remains a question of being yoked/unequally yoked in fellowship with God Himself and choosing a husband/wife that will help you to enrich your walk in the Lord (1 Cor. 7:35). I wanted to share this with you, since I was wondering what the Bible specifically said about such things. Feel free to tell me how you agree/disagree. |
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5 | I just bought an ASV (1901)! | Not Specified | Makarios | 3994 | ||
Hey everyone, I just bought an ASV! The 1901 American Standard Version is the predecessor or forerunner of our beloved New American Standard Bible. It is respected as a very literal translation like the NASB. If you are interested in how I was able to order an ASV, then e-mail me at archangel76@crosswalkmail.com. I believe that there is a restriction on this forum for advertising, and I have not posted any further info as to compromise that restriction. Thanks! | ||||||
6 | Did Jephthah sacrifice his daughter? | Not Specified | Makarios | 4041 | ||
In Judges 11:29-40, did Jephthah really offer his daughter to the Lord as a sacrifice? | ||||||
7 | Did Hezekiah make the right choice? | Not Specified | Makarios | 4042 | ||
Did Hezekiah really make the right decision in 2 Kings 20:3 by pleading for his life instead of putting his life in God's hands? During the fifteen years (the time that God gave him because of his plea) he made a mistake by showing all his treasure to Babylonian envoys (2 Kings 20:12-19) and his twelve year old son Manasseh (an evil king) became king of Judah in his place.. | ||||||
8 | Who wrote the Book of James? | Not Specified | Makarios | 7078 | ||
Who wrote the Book of James? Was it James the brother of Jesus or James the apostle, the son of Zebedee? | ||||||
9 | Babies and young children a distraction? | Not Specified | Makarios | 7225 | ||
Is it more of a distraction or a blessing to have little children and babies in the sanctuary during church? How does your church handle little babies and young children during church? | ||||||
10 | Is Hollywood biblically accurate? | Not Specified | Makarios | 7226 | ||
Is Hollywood generally faithful to the Bible in film depictions involving events in Scripture? There are many depictions in film of the life of Christ and many other Biblical characters throughout the history of filmmaking. However, in my opinion, Hollywood has done a very poor job at taking the events of the Bible and putting them onscreen. For examples of 'epics' that are very questionable and even 'blasphemous' (in my opinion) are: "Jesus" (2000), "Mary" (1989), "Godspell" (1973), and "Jesus Christ Superstar". A few of the more 'respected' depictions of Jesus in Hollywood are: "Jesus" (1979), "The King of Kings" (1927), "The Greatest Story Ever Told", "Jesus of Nazareth" (1977), and "The Miracle Maker" (2000). Tell me, is it impossible to make a motion picture of Christ that is Biblically accurate? | ||||||
11 | Difference between talents and gifts? | Not Specified | Makarios | 7751 | ||
What is the difference between natural talents and spiritual gifts? | ||||||
12 | What is "Gnosticism"? | Not Specified | Makarios | 7757 | ||
What is the "Gnostic" view of Christ? What is "Gnosticism"? | ||||||
13 | Male-female equality? | Not Specified | Makarios | 7758 | ||
What does the Bible say about male-female equality? | ||||||
14 | Leavened Bread vs. Unleavened Bread | Not Specified | Makarios | 8120 | ||
In Communion, should we use leavened bread (like little wafers) or unleavened bread? Does it matter if we use one or the other? | ||||||
15 | Should a Christian be a Mason? | Not Specified | Makarios | 8821 | ||
A friend of mine joined the local Lion's club and I noticed that several of the fellow members are Masons. My friend is a Christian man and attends a church. Is it okay for a Christian to become a Mason? I'm not talking about 'bricklayers'. :) | ||||||
16 | First evidence of currency used? | Not Specified | Makarios | 8826 | ||
What is the first evidence of the use of currency in the Bible? When did the Jews begin to use currency or how was it introduced to them? | ||||||
17 | Did Shakespeare help write the KJV? | Not Specified | Makarios | 8899 | ||
Was William Shakespeare an assistant to the translators of the King James Bible by contributing as a 'stylist'? Would this explain the creation of the greatest literary work in English history? Do present day Bible Versions also use 'stylists'? Did a stylist assist the translation of the NASB? | ||||||
18 | The New Jerusalem Bible? | Not Specified | Makarios | 11573 | ||
Does anyone own a New Jerusalem Bible? If you do or know some information about it, then could you explain the differences between this translation and one such as the NASB? | ||||||
19 | Tying a rope around priest's ankles? | Not Specified | Makarios | 16499 | ||
Is there a passage that refers to tying a rope around the priest to drag him from the holy of holies should he die there? I cannot find the passage. | ||||||
20 | Should this be taken only personally? | Not Specified | Makarios | 17286 | ||
I have heard it stated that The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) should be taken in a 'personal sense' rather than a 'corporate sense', that the principles that Jesus is speaking of should be taken in regards to our personal relations and Romans 13 best illustrates our relations in a 'corporate' sense. Any thoughts? |
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