Meaning of the word “soul” in the Bible
Please discuss the meaning of the word “soul” in the Bible. What does it designate?
Read MoreWhat is wrong with cohabitation?
From a biblical standpoint, what's wrong with cohabitation?
Read MoreJesus’ Family Ties
Were the brothers of Jesus mentioned in the Bible sons of Joseph and Mary?
Read MoreA Seeming Contradiction
I note what seems to be a contradiction in the description of Solomon's Temple. According to the book of Kings wooden doors separated the Holy of Holies from the main hall of the Temple (1 Kgs 6:31). On the other hand, Chronicles speaks of heavy curtain (2 Chr 3:14). Could this explain a seeming contradiction in the biblical record?
Read MoreHebrews 11:35
I know that salvation is by grace and not by works, however meritorious. But the writer of the Book of Hebrews does not seem to know that simple truth. For example, in describing the martyrs, he says: 'Others were tortured, and refused to be released, in order to obtain a better resurrection' (Heb. 11:35, NIV).…
Read MoreIsaiah 45:7
While reading the Bible I found this passage: "I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil" (Isa. 45:7). Is God the author of evil?
Read MoreGod’s heavenly books
In order to answer comprehensively I would have to examine all the biblical passages in which reference is made to heavenly books. That would take more space than I am allowed. I’d prefer to limit our discussion to only one of those books, the book of life.
Read MoreThe Biblical Understanding of “Spirit”
Thank you for your discussion on the meaning of “soul” in the Bible (Nov. 8, 2001). Please describe the biblical understanding of the “spirit.”
Read MoreInto All the World – Act 7
Adventists have identified the end of the prophetic 490 years (Dan. 9) with Stephen’s death in Acts 7. Why was his death so important?
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