The Bible does not clearly specify an allotted life span. There are two Bible passages that are sometimes quoted in connection with human lifespans. Genesis 6:3 “My Spirit shall not abide in man forever, for he is flesh: his days shall be 120 years.” Here God is commenting on the future of the human race. […]
Why does the Bible say, “Call no man father on earth”?
Your full question: Why does the Bible (Matt 23:9) say call no man father on earth? Are we wrong to call our biological fathers, father? We are not wrong to call our biological fathers “father”. In Matthew 23:9, Jesus is using exaggerated language to make a point – much like when he said in Mark […]
Please explain John 10:5-12
John 10:5 A stranger they will not follow, but they will flee from him, for they do not know the voice of strangers. We are the sheep, Jesus is the shepherd. We follow him because we are born of God and know the truth and know what is right. We know when a shepherd is […]
How has the Bible helped and changed the world today?
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 […]
Did the world end on May 21, 2011?
Back on 23rd April, 2011, I answered the question, “Will Jesus return on 21 May 2011?” That question alone has generated thousands of hits on this site, particularly in the last week or so (much more than any other question we’ve ever answered). Well, the world didn’t end — I think we would’ve noticed. Personally, […]
Is it possible that that God created the world in 7000 years in our time, but 7 days in his time?
Well, it’s possible. Genesis says that God created the world in seven days: And on the seventh day God finished his work that he had done, and he rested on the seventh day from all his work that he had done. So God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it God […]
How many soldiers were at the crucifixion?
Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the governor’s headquarters, and they gathered the whole battalion before him. Matthew 27:27, see also Mark 15:16 A whole band of soldiers mocked and assaulted Jesus at the residence of Pilate during his trial. We are not told exactly how many soldiers were in this band, […]
Why has God condemned homosexuality?
Before attempting to answer this question, it is important to draw attention to some issues. Firstly, when asking questions like “why has God done this or that?” we must acknowledge our limitations; we do not know the full mind of God. Inasmuch as God has revealed his purposes to us through the Bible, we have […]
What is the origin of YHWH or Yahweh as the name of God?
The Hebrew word yhwh (Yahweh) is the name of God used in the Old Testament, and is often represented as “LORD” in English translations. The etymology of this word is disputed. For example, some scholars think that it might derive from a non-Israelite source, such as the place name yhw found in some ancient Egyptian […]
Why do wicked people prosper?
You say: A non-Christian who is retarded incompetent incapable to do his job well, yet awarded with many awards such as star awards; and he lives in areas such as Kings Cross in Sydney or perhaps visited the brothel in Thailand, whenever he visited a country. I do not understand at all about this world; […]