Posted on 31 August 2024
How Long Were the Days of Genesis 1?
The duration of the days in Genesis 1 has been a topic of debate among Christians. Some argue that the days were 24-hour periods, while others propose that they represented long periods of time. To understand what the author intended, it is …
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Posted on 29 August 2024
Jesus' View on the Age of the Earth
Jesus believed in a young world, contrary to the views held by many theistic evolutionists. While most people in the evangelical Christian world accept the standard secular timeline of billions of years, Jesus' teachings and the biblical authors make it clear that …
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Posted on 28 August 2024
How Could Adam Have Named All the Animals in a Single Day?
Introduction
Many people question how Adam could have possibly named all the animals in just one day, considering the vast number of species on Earth. However, when we closely examine the biblical account in Genesis 2, we can …
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Posted on 26 August 2024
The Use of Genesis in the New Testament
Throughout the New Testament, the book of Genesis is referenced and alluded to by various authors. These references are important because they provide insights into the New Testament authors' views on creation and the historical accuracy of Genesis. In fact, there are …
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Posted on 24 August 2024
Is the Septuagint a Superior Text for the Genesis Genealogies?
Introduction
The debate over the chronologies found in the Masoretic Text (MT) and the Septuagint (LXX) has garnered considerable attention. The MT gives a total span of time about 1,300 years less than the LXX. In this article, we …
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Posted on 23 August 2024
How Could the Days of Genesis 1 be Literal if the Sun Wasn't Created Until the Fourth Day?
The Bible tells us that God created light and the Earth on the first day. This means that the Earth was already rotating in space relative to the created light. We now …
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Posted on 22 August 2024
What About the Snake in the Garden of Eden?
The story of the snake in the Garden of Eden is a topic that raises questions and can be somewhat confusing. In this article, we will explore the biblical perspective on this event and address common questions related to it.
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Posted on 19 August 2024
Should Genesis Be Taken Literally?
The book of Genesis is often subject to debate regarding its literal interpretation. While critics accuse creationists of believing in a literal interpretation of the entire Bible, this is not entirely accurate. The key to understanding any part of the Bible is to discern the …
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Posted on 18 August 2024
Josephus Affirms the Literal Meaning of Genesis
Introduction
Many people argue that the literal interpretation of Genesis is a modern invention, and that most commentators in the past took a long-age view. However, this notion is incorrect. In fact, the majority of interpreters throughout history understood the days of Genesis …
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Posted on 16 August 2024
What's in a Name?
In the book of Genesis, a person's name held great significance, often expressing their origin, character, or destiny. The same is true when it comes to the various names used for God in the Bible. In Genesis 1 and 2, different terms are used to describe …
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Posted on 14 August 2024
Is the Book of Genesis in the Bible Believed to be History?
The Book of Genesis in the Bible is often seen as a foundational text that teaches us about the nature of God as the Creator. Some argue that the details of creation in Genesis are not important, as …
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