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Using the Bible as my primary source and references in support of it, I am willing to answer questions on subjects from the Old and New Testaments. My faith is based on biblical Christianity and fundamental views from the Bible. I cannot answer questions about specific sects or religious organizations nor can I address religions outside biblical Christianity. As a Christian for nearly 40 years, I have studied many aspects of the Christian faith. My particular interests are in creation and the natural processes of the world around us and how they fit with the biblical record. I believe that all Scripture is inspired by God. I believe that there are no contradictions in the Bible and that the Bible is complete in telling us as individuals how we should relate to God, Christ, and the Holy Spirit; our purpose on earth; and how we should live. Greek lauguage study has helped me gain additional insight into the New Testament but most of my reference work is done in English and, to a lesser degree, German.
Personal Bible study over the years, lessons delivered in Sunday School settings and messages during organized services, and leading Bible study series have prepared me to be comfortable addressing questions from others.
Formal study includes Greek language. I am a layman without a theological degree. Training has come from sitting under the ministry of excellent Bible teachers for my entire adult life, personal study, and selected courses. Secular educaitonal background includes an undergraduate engineering degree, graduate work in engineerign and business, and advanced courses in business and theology.
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There is, indeed, a mandate (Exodus 20:12, Exodus 21:17, Deuteronomy 5:16) to honor father and mother. This is the first commandment with a promise (Ephesians 6:2). It is true that there was a tradition
Biblegateway is an excellent resource for looking up references -- I use it often, too. Geneology is often presented in the Bible as you describe and as in Luke 3:23-38. In the reference in 1 Chronicles
Hi Tressa, The Holy Spirit will reveal what we need to confess (1 Corinthians 2:10-11). As we grow in faith and knowledge (2 Peter 1:5-6), we will see more and more how much we need to confess and
Dear Tressa, The structure of the language in the Bible draws a distinction between a lifestyle commitment to sinning in repeated fashion and "simply" committing a single sin. When we sin (and we all
Dear Brandon, First, please accept my apology for the delay in responding as I was away on business this past week and my reference materials are at home. Second, thanks for the honorary doctorate
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