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Tag: Law of Moses

Does the Bible contain scientific information unknown at the time?

Answered by . September 14, 2010 - 2:11 am 3

Some attempts to find scientific knowledge in the Bible are misplaced. For example, in Isaiah 40:22 the ‘circle of the earth’ does not describe the earth as a sphere; the Hebrew word for ‘circle’ is used, not the Hebrew for ‘sphere’ or ‘ball’. However, the Bible does contain information which has historically been of considerable […]

Did Jesus participate in sacrifices at the Temple?

Answered by . September 11, 2010 - 5:40 pm

When Jesus was a baby, sacrifices were offered as part of his consecration (see Luke 2:22-24). We also know that Jesus went to Jerusalem at Passover time (see How many times did Jesus attend the Passover celebration?). Part of the Passover festival involved sacrifice at the temple (Deuteronomy 16:5-7). Then he went to the Feast […]

Are Old Testament curses still in force?

Answered by . July 3, 2010 - 3:02 pm 3

There are a few curses under the Law of Moses. For example, Deuteronomy 27:15-22 15 “‘Cursed be the man who makes a carved or cast metal image, an abomination to the Lord, a thing made by the hands of a craftsman, and sets it up in secret.’ And all the people shall answer and say, […]

Is it okay for Christians to eat pork and shellfish?

Answered by . March 31, 2010 - 6:41 pm 92

Yes, all food is permitted for Christians Yes, according to the New Testament it is perfectly okay for Christians to eat pork and shellfish, both of which were prohibited to Jews in the Law of Moses. This is illustrated by Mark’s comment that Jesus “declared all foods clean”: Mark 7:18 And [Jesus] said to them, “Then are you […]

What is the significance of the word “shadow” in the Bible?

Answered by . December 28, 2009 - 9:18 pm 3

The word “shadow” is used in several ways in the Bible. There is the obvious and literal meaning (e.g., 2 Kings 20:9-11; Acts 5:15). Then there are places where it means shelter (e.g., Psalm 17:8; Isaiah 30:2). It can also be used figuratively to mean things that are symbolic of something else. For example, the law […]