The Bible Talks

“What is the difference between the gospel being veiled and Christians struggling to understand God’s word? Did God make the Bible deliberately complex and hard to understand at times, or do we struggle to understand it because we are sinful?” “Why does God allow people to be blinded?” “I have a friend who doesn’t trust …

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“If we deserve hell, but Jesus is our substitute, does that mean that he experienced an eternity of hell? Did he go to hell at all, as some of the historic creeds suggest? And how does this fit in with Jesus saying “today you will be with me in paradise”?” “If Jesus was meant to …

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“You mentioned that the old covenant was founded upon the Israelite’s obedience but wasn’t it also initiated by God’s grace and mercy? (Bringing them out of slavery in Egypt Exodus 20:3). Obedience seems to follow God’s grace?” “Is there a distinction between Sinai covenant and God’s promises of unconditional “Hesed” (love)  to Abraham and David? …

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“In verse 23 “But I call God to witness against me…” It’s kind of like the modern saying “On God I did/didn’t…” which Christians are called not to do?” “2 Corinthians 1:23 -> Is Paul using an oath here? Doesn’t Jesus command not to make oaths?” “Why don’t we have the severe letter in our …

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“In vs 10 what are gate references?” “Why bother mentioning the ‘gate’ in v 10? Is the gate alluding to other parts of the bible?” “Is the day of Jesus return just the end of “the day”?” “What was the logic + evidence behind being able to see the day as started but not finished?” …

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