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Why is there so little evidence for both the Exodus and the events described in the Book of Joshua?

Answered by . October 10, 2011 - 2:39 am

Absence of direct evidence for the Exodus is not surprising. Egyptian records are not well preserved, and there are serious gaps in the records due to physical loss or destruction, including an almost complete lack of records during the Exodus era. Egyptians did not differentiate between Semitic groups living in Egypt (and there were many), […]

Where does God dwell?

Answered by . October 6, 2011 - 1:11 pm 1

We cannot be sure about the physical characteristics of God, so when we talk about God dwelling somewhere, it is probably not in the same sense as people dwell.  Jesus tells us in John 4:24 God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth. Jesus is in heaven at the […]

Revelation 21:23 says that there will be no sun or moon shining on the earth. Will the earth be transported to heaven so God can be its light?

Answered by . October 5, 2011 - 5:25 am

When Revelation 21:23 says that the glory of God will illuminate the New Jerusalem it is probably speaking figuratively, in the same way that God is said to be “its temple” in the previous verse. These verses are talking about a change in the order of things. Whereas previously worship was organised around temples, and […]

Are Paul’s writings guidelines for the times or commands for us today?

Answered by . October 4, 2011 - 11:30 pm

Paul’s writings were instructions/guidelines/commands for the times and for now.  We know from 2 Tim 3:16-17 that All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,  (17)  that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work. Paul’s writings are Scripture, therefore […]

Is there anywhere in the Bible where speaking in tongues is not just speaking a human language?

Answered by . October 4, 2011 - 5:35 am

Speaking in tongues is mentioned in several passages in the New Testament: Mark 16:17; Acts 2:1-13; 10:44-46; 19:6; 1 Cor 12-14. It is important to understand that the Greek word for “tongue” was the same word used for “language”, so “speaking in tongues” means “speaking in languages”. Most of the incidents in the New Testament […]