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Where did the name “Jehovah” come from?

Answered by . August 8, 2009 - 5:37 pm 3

“Jehovah” is a mispronunciation of the Hebrew name of God, resulting from a confusion over what vowels were to be included when saying the name. The Hebrew name of God is יהוה (YHWH). This was revealed to Moses by God in Exodus 6:2-3. In Hebrew, there are usually no vowels inserted and it is up […]

What does Ephesians 1:10 mean?

Answered by . August 7, 2009 - 10:35 pm

making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth. (Ephesians 1:9-10) So God’s will is to unite all things in heaven and on earth […]

What does “Lord” mean in the Bible?

Answered by . August 7, 2009 - 10:25 pm 1

Lord is used for God, Jesus and for other people in positions of authority. For example: Let all the house of Israel therefore know for certain that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified. (Acts 2:36) Here, “Lord” is clearly referring to Jesus.

Is it true that God writes down all my activities?

Answered by . August 7, 2009 - 5:54 pm

This idea comes from Malachi 3:16. Then those who feared the Lord spoke with one another. The Lord paid attention and heard them, and a book of remembrance was written before him of those who feared the Lord and esteemed his name It is not so much what we do that is written in this […]

Can God be tempted?

Answered by . August 6, 2009 - 9:52 pm 2

On face value, there is a contradiction between James 1:13 and Psalm 106:14, at least in the King James Version. James 1:13 says Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. Yet we are told in […]