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How has the Bible helped and changed the world today?

Answered by BibleQ . May 28, 2011 - 11:16 pm

The Bible has helped change the world in a number of ways.1 Here are a few examples: Many laws were initially based on the teachings of the Bible.2 Slavery was abolished by people who saw it contradicted what the Bible taught about the worth of all people.3 Science has been encouraged by many Biblically minded […]

What does Hebrews 10:5 — “a body have you prepared for me” — mean?

Answered by BibleQ . March 2, 2010 - 12:14 pm

Hebrews 10:5 Consequently, when Christ came into the world, he said, “Sacrifices and offerings you have not desired, but a body have you prepared for me;” In readings by those who believe that Jesus already existed in heaven (Trinity, Jehovah’s Witnesses) this is often taken to mean that God prepared a foetus in Mary’s womb […]

Where does the Bible say “slavery is an everlasting institution”?

Answered by BibleQ . November 15, 2009 - 3:21 pm

This seems to be an internet myth. There are plenty of websites that claim the Bible says “Slavery is an everlasting institution”, and they normally cite Leviticus 25:44-46. But here is what those verses really say: 44 As for your male and female slaves whom you may have: you may buy male and female slaves […]

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How has the Bible helped and changed the world today?

What does Hebrews 10:5 — “a body have you prepared for me” — mean?

Where does the Bible say “slavery is an everlasting institution”?

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