How many kinds did Noah bring into the ark, two or seven? Genesis 7:2-3 and Genesis 6:19-20 Two (Genesis 6:19-20)--"And of every living thing of all flesh, you shall bring two of every kind into the ark, to keep them alive with you; they shall be male and female. 20Of...
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Genesis – Deuteronomy
Does the Lord change or not?
Does the Lord change or not? God does not change His nature. But he does change in how he deals with people. They are different categories of change and present no contradiction. God does not change Malachi 3:6, "For I, the Lord, do not change; therefore, you, O sons...
Did anyone ascend into heaven before Jesus or not?
Did anyone ascend into heaven before Jesus or not? Several biblical passages mention people who were caught up into heaven. Yet, Jesus argues in John three that no one had ascended into heaven. So which is it? Did anyone ascend into heaven before Jesus? Yes, people...
Did people really live hundreds of years according to Genesis?
Did people really live hundreds of years according to Genesis? Yes, they did. But, why? Adam lived 930 years: Gen. 5:5, "And all the days that Adam lived were nine hundred and thirty years: and he died." Seth lived 912 years: Gen. 5:8, "And all the days of Seth were...
Where did Cain get his wife?
Where did Cain get his wife? Cain got his wife by marrying one of his sisters. Shortly after the time of creation, human genetics was pure. Inbreeding would not have any problems. So, Cain married one of his sisters. This may sound foreign to the modern ear, but it...
God multiplies the pain of women in child bearing
Why would God increase the pain of childbirth because of Eve's disobedience to Him? Some think it is an unfair penalty to make all women suffer for Eve's sin. "To the woman He said, 'I will greatly multiply Your pain in childbirth, In pain you shall bring forth...
Doesn’t God saying “Adam, where are you?” show God didn’t know something?
Doesn't God saying "Adam, where are you?" show God didn't know something? No, because it wasn't a question for God to learn from, but to inform Adam about his condition. "Then the Lord God called to the man, and said to him, 'Where are you?'" (Genesis 3:9). The...
How many Gods are there, one or many?
How many Gods are there, one or many? The Bible speaks of both one and many. There is only one God in actuality, but there are many false gods that idolators believe in. One God Deuteronomy 6:4, "Hear, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord is one!" Isaiah 43:10,...
Don’t Genesis 1 and 2 present contradictory creation accounts?
Don't Genesis 1 and 2 present contradictory creation accounts? No, they do not because they are intended to describe different things. God created day by day in Genesis 1, but Genesis 2 is a recap in a shorter version. Genesis 1 Day one - Heavens and earth are...
Introduction to Bible Difficulties and Bible Contradictions
Bible difficulties, or apparent Bible contradictions, exist. The opponents of Christianity often use them in their attempts to discredit Christianity. Sometimes these attacks undermine the faith of Christians who either don't understand the issues or don't have the...