Answer: There are two texts in the Scriptures which pertain to genealogies. “…command certain persons to give up teaching erroneous doctrines and studying those interminable myths and genealogies, which issue in mere speculation and cannot make known God’s plan for us.” (1 Tim 1:3-4 NEB) “…avoid foolish disputes, genealogies, contentions, and strivings about the law; … [Read more…]
Question: At the time of the flood, why was Noah’s family preserved? Is there any evidence that they were righteous? Answer: We are not told that any were righteous except Noah himself. “Noah was a just man, perfect in his generations. Noah walked with God””(Gen. 6:9 also Gen. 7:1). It appears that all others of … [Read more…]
Question: Why does the Bible call Noah perfect when he got drunk? (Genesis 6:9 and 9:21) Answer: Although Noah did not live a life without one slip (see Gen. 9:21), this does not change the fact that his character was outstanding. God does not require absolute, literal perfection from day one. We will inevitably sin, … [Read more…]
Answer: Reading the account in Genesis, one might easily conclude that the flood was worldwide. But delving deeper there are many points to take into consideration. Peter the Apostle did not believe the flood was universal. Under the influence of the Holy Spirit (and thus reliably), he writes in his Second Epistle: “[God] did not … [Read more…]
Question: I often wonder about the Lord’s method of destroying those who were disobedient in a flood. It certainly left its mark. Why so extensive an inundation? Answer: It is not our prerogative to know God’s reasons for what He does, or to question His methods of dealing with the problems on this planet. He … [Read more…]
Question: If Noah spent time as a preacher of righteousness and supervised the construction of the ark, how was the ark funded and who did the work? A vessel of its dimensions would require more man-hours than were available from Noah and his three sons. Answer: Indeed, Noah was a preacher of righteousness as well … [Read more…]
Question: What is the meaning of the bow which God put in the clouds when He made a covenant with Noah after the flood? Answer: God himself explains the meaning of the bow He placed in the clouds after the flood. God says to Noah and his sons: “This is the token of the covenant … [Read more…]
Question: I have been puzzled by the necessity of the animals Noah loaded on the ark. Throughout history, widespread destruction has been repaired by nature and the loss of animal has been restored without an ark. In addition, there are predators and there are prey. It would have require a miracle of sorts to trapped … [Read more…]
Question: I understand Genesis 1:26, ‘Let us make man in our image, after our likeness,’ as an illustration of the purpose of God in bringing to perfection those who will compose the new creation, those who have become formed into the likeness of God mentally and morally, and finally physically. But how do we harmonize … [Read more…]
Question: After studying your booklet, Trinity Or Unity, I have several questions I would like to get cleared, if you would please. On page 64 you explained Col. 1:15-17 but did not go into much detail. I am still confused and troubled by the apparent meaning of the passage. Paul seems to be stating that … [Read more…]