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What is the difference between “begotten” and “created”?

Answered by . October 12, 2010 - 10:01 pm

In Greek, the words “begotten” (or “born”) and “created” are expressed with two different but related words. The word translated “created” is γίνομαι or its cognates; it generally refers to things being made by a particular person. The word translated “born” is γεννάω or its cognates; it generally refers to the natural process of giving […]

In John 1:1-3, which is the correct reading: “and the Word was God” or “and the Word was a god” — and why?

Answered by . October 12, 2010 - 9:46 pm 19

The words at the end of verse 1 (και θεος ην ο λογος) are correctly translated “and the Word was God”. Because of the absence of the definite article (i.e. “the”) in the Greek, some translators (particularly JWs) believe that it should be translated “and the Word was a god”. However, in Greek the absence […]

Can a Christian have doubts?

Answered by . October 9, 2010 - 6:28 am

When we think of doubt and scepticism, we often think of something that is incompatible with faith. However, the Bible has a positive attitude towards being sceptical — in fact, it commands us to be! For example, in 1Thess. 5:21 (NIV) Paul says: Test everything. Hold on to the good. God knows there are a […]

Did Goliath have other brothers besides Lahmi?

Answered by . October 3, 2010 - 3:39 pm 1

Lahmi is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 20:5 And there was again war with the Philistines, and Elhanan the son of Jair struck down Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam. However, other versions translate the verse differently. For example, the NET has There was another battle […]

At what age are children responsible to God?

Answered by . September 18, 2010 - 3:37 pm 3

We are not told anywhere in scripture what the age of responsibility is. That is not surprising as it will vary depending on the personality, experiences and environment of the child. In addition, “responsibility” can mean several things. A child learns what sin is as soon as they understand the word “no”. They grow in […]

How does God view sins after we are baptised?

Answered by . September 18, 2010 - 3:30 pm 1

God is disappointed whenever we sin, before or after baptism. But he promises forgiveness for our sins. When we are baptised, our sins are “washed away” (Acts 2:38; 22:16; 1 Peter 3:21). So anything we have done before then is wiped clean and God no longer sees us as sinners, but as his children, faithfully trying […]