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Who was the “cherub in Eden” (Ezekiel 28:13-14)?

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In earlier years, “the cherub in Eden” of Ezekiel 28:13 was frequently identified as Satan. (Compare also the question on Isaiah 14 and “Lucifer”).  Although this is less common today, one can see how someone looking for the origin of the ‘fallen angel’ Satan of medieval legend might be drawn to this chapter, if they […]

When did the word “holy” get added to “holy bible”?

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The word “holy” is first used to distinguish the Old Testament scriptures in the New Testament: [the gospel] which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy Scriptures (Rom 1:2) and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in […]

What does “born again” mean?

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The term “born again” only occurs three times in the Bible: twice in John 3:3-7 and once in 1 Peter 1:23. When Jesus introduced the term, Nicodemus didn’t understand what he meant. So Jesus explained ““Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of […]

Does God speak to us?

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The person who asked this question cited two scriptural passages: And after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire the sound of a low whisper. (1 Kings 19:12) For a people shall dwell in Zion, in Jerusalem; you shall weep no more. He will surely be gracious […]

Where does the Bible say we are supposed to tithe?

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Nowhere. The Bible does not command tithing of our income at all. A “tithe” means a “tenth” and tithing means donating 10% of your income. Under the law of Moses in the Old Testament, tithing was required for the Israelites. It was their taxation system. Every Israelite had to give 10% of their income to […]

Where did the name “Lucifer” come from?

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Lucifer is a Latin adjective meaning “light-bringer”. It was used of both the moon and more frequently of the planet Venus, the “morning star”, the brightest object in the sky just before dawn.   Early Christian usage In Christian usage the word became used as a name widely from the Latin of 2 Peter 1:19 “lucifer oriatur in […]

Where is hell?

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In the King James Version, the word hell occurs 54 times, but in almost every case it is a translation of one of three different words, each with its own meaning. So to understand hell, we really need to understand the original Hebrew and Greek words that are translated hell. These are: Sheol, Hades and […]

Will misguided religious people be saved?

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The Apostle Peter taught that faith in Jesus is crucial for salvation: And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved. (Acts 4:12) So that means misguided Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims, and members of any other non-Christian groups cannot find […]

Why does Paul say to show favouritism in Galatians 6:10?

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The verse in question says So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. (Galatians 6:10) While the Bible teaches that everyone is precious in God’s sight (e.g., John 3:16; 2 Peter 3:9; 1 Timothy 2:4), it does not say we have […]