Days of Revelation or Creation?
The interpretation of the six days of creation in the book of Genesis has been a topic of debate among Christians who seek to reconcile the biblical account with scientific theories such as evolution. One theory suggests that these six days were not actual days …
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The New Earth: A Restored Creation
The doctrine of the new heavens and earth is a core belief of Christianity. It is important for believers to understand what our future existence will be like and how it relates to the events described in Genesis. The Bible provides us with a …
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Noah's Flood and the Gilgamesh Epic
The story of Noah's Flood from the book of Genesis has faced significant criticism throughout history. One popular theory suggests that the biblical account was borrowed from flood legends in Mesopotamia, particularly the Gilgamesh Epic. However, it is important to examine the evidence and …
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Problems in Interpreting Genesis: Part 1
Introduction
Interpreting the early chapters of Genesis is not a new challenge for Christians. Throughout history, whenever the church has been influenced by human philosophical systems, conflicts have arisen between the biblical view of origins and prevailing philosophical ideas. In modern times, the challenge …
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The Most Reliable Text for Genesis 5 and 11 Genealogies
Introduction
Creationists have been examining the textual basis for the genealogies in Genesis 5 and 11, specifically comparing the Greek Septuagint (LXX) manuscript family with the Hebrew Masoretic (MT) manuscript family. The LXX produces a chronology over 1,300 years …
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Evenings and Mornings: Understanding Genesis 1
The book of Genesis in the Bible provides an account of Creation, and one of the objections raised by some is the presence of evenings and mornings before the creation of the Sun on Day 4. This has led some to view Genesis 1 …
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Are there gaps in the biblical genealogies?
Many people may be tempted to skip over the long lists of names in the Bible, especially the genealogies found in the books of Genesis and Chronicles. However, these genealogies are important for understanding the historical narrative of Scripture. They provide a link …
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But from the Beginning of the Institution of Marriage
Respected Christian apologists Dr. John Ankerberg and Dr. Norman Geisler have raised objections to the frequent use of Mark 10:6 by young-earth creationists (YECs) to argue that Jesus was a young-earth creationist. In this article, we will examine their objections …
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Where was Eden? Part 1—Examining Pre-Flood Geographical Details in the Biblical Record
The location of the Garden of Eden has been a topic of much speculation and debate. The Bible provides limited geographical information about the pre-Flood world, leading to various theories about the relationship between antediluvian and postdiluvian …
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Genesis: Myth or History?
The question of whether the book of Genesis should be interpreted as myth or history is a topic of great debate. While some Christians and non-Christians argue that Genesis should be classified as myth, I believe that it is best understood as authentic historical fact. In …
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Adán y la costilla 'perdida'
Introducción
Imagina estar involucrado en un impacto frontal a alta velocidad contra un tanque de combustible lleno. Sobrevivir a ese accidente es una experiencia sorprendente, y puedo decir que Dios tenía otros planes para mí. Durante mi tiempo en el hospital y en los años …
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