20 Algengustu spurningar um Biblíuna (Efni)
Eftirfarandi eru 20 efni sem við erum oft spurð um á hverju ári. Innan hvers efnis finnur þú tengla á spurningar og svör í því efni. Third Millennium hefur viðbótar efni og svör í Þekkingargrunninum…
The New Testament Tithe?
This note is but a brief representation of what the Bible teaches about "tithing" vs. "giving." I am grateful for and highly recommend Dr. Russell Earl Kelly's, "Should the Church Teach Tithing? A…
KJV-Only, Error of Errors: The 1611 KJV Preface Disagrees with KJO
I appreciate your concern. I grew up with the KJV Bible, and in numerous ways I still enjoy the way it reads, especially its poetic style. I memorized it when I was first saved and I still quote it…
Which books of the Bible is God's name not mentioned in?
There are two books that don't "directly" mention God's name in them: Esther and Song of Solomon, though in Song 8:6 the NASB and ESV translate the last few letters of the word salhebet yah as LORD.…
Did David only sin once?
1 Kings 15:5 For David had done what was right in the eyes of the LORD and had not failed to keep any of the LORD's commands all the days of his life - except in the case of Uriah the Hittite. David…
Moses - a Type of Christ?
A. W. Pink in his book, Gleanings in Genesis lists some similarities between Moses and Christ. He says: 1. His nationality. Moses was an Israelite (Ex. 2:1, 2). So, according to the flesh, was…
Conviction, Cleansing, Commissioning and A Message (Isa. 6:1-13)
There’s a lot to unfold and understand in Isaiah 6:1-13. I have categorized the chapter under four main headings: Conviction of a Servant (Isa. 6:1-5); Cleansing of a Servant (Isa. 6:6-7)…
Muhammad and Machmaddim - Song of Songs 5:16
Song of Songs 5:16 "His mouth is sweetness itself; he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, this is my friend, daughters of Jerusalem." The phrase "altogether lovely" is the Hebrew word…
Jesus, a devout Muslim?
No, Jesus was/is not a Muslim, devote or otherwise. Jesus was born approximately 600 years before Muhammad (571-632 A.D.) and the period of the creation of Islam (608-632 A.D.). Let’s approach your…
What is Apollinarianism?
Apollinarianism was a fourth-century heresy. It denied the full humanity and sinlessness of Jesus Christ. Apollinaris of Laodicea originated this false doctrine (ca. 361) which was rejected by…
What is Modalism?
Modalism, or Sabellianism, involves errors regarding the Trinity. The orthodox doctrine of the Trinity affirms that God is one in essence and three in Person. Modalism initially was taught by a…
A Jealous God? Exodus 20:5
Exodus 20:5 You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the fathers to the third and fourth generation of those…
Calvinism and Acts 7:51?
Acts 7:51 You stiff-necked people, uncircumcised in heart and ears, you always resist the Holy Spirit. As your fathers did, so do you. Reformed theology biblically teaches that people can and do…
Revelation 20 - Literal or Symbolic - Interpretation?
There are many views of the millennium, or thousand-year period (Rev. 20:1-6). The three most prominent are Pre-Millennialism (Pre-Mill); Post-Millennialism (Post-Mill); and Amillennialism (A-Mill).…
What is Islam?
Christianity and Islam are not the same religion. They serve different Gods, view Jesus and salvation differently, and vary on a host of other topics as well. Eternal life and death weigh in the…
Instruction of Amenemope and Proverbs 22:17-24:22?
Proverbs 22:17-24:22 speaks of the thirty sayings of the wise. There are some features of its content and style that appear to follow the "Instruction of Amenemope" (ca. 1300-1075 B.C.); an ancient…
What does it mean to be sold out to the gospel?
For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of…
Missing in Action: Mercy Ministry in Church?
A Major Problem First, a word of encouragement, there are numerous churches out there that are meeting the needs of others. At times they are limited in nature, as they are dependent upon the…
Can Christians eat apples?
Apples appear in many religious traditions as the forbidden fruit. The book of Genesis, however, does not actually describe the forbidden fruit (Gen. 2:16-17; 3:1-6). According to Wikipedia, the…
Christ in the Old Testament
This is a work in progress (no section is complete) The possibility of one man fulfilling only 8 OT prophecies is one in 10^17. That is a 10 with 17 zeroes after it! Imagine the state of Texas…
Overview Song of Solomon
Overview Song of Solomon Author: The author is unknown, but traditionally it is attributed to Solomon. Purpose: To celebrate the blessing of romantic love between husbands and wives. Date: Probably…
The Holy Spirit in the Westminster Standards?
Thanks for your question. First, I would find every use of the phrase "Holy Spirit" (or "Holy Ghost," or just plain "Spirit" in some cases) in Scripture. Second, I would compare the list I obtained…
Solomons' wives? Song of Solomon 6:8
Song of Solomon 6:8 Sixty queens there may be, and eighty concubines, and virgins beyond number. Kings 11:3 He had seven hundred wives of royal birth and three hundred concubines, and his wives led…
Adam had pre-Fall posterity?
Thanks for your question. While God did give the command to be fruitful and multiply (cf. Gen. 1:28), there is nothing in Scripture that suggests Adam and Eve began this immediately. Keep in mind…