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The book of Exodus is said to have been written by Moses. Why isn't it written in the first person?

Hi all! I'd like to know what you guys think this verse suggests about the first human created: Genesis 5:2 - Male and female created he them; and blessed them, and called their name Adam, in the day when they were created. Does this not suggest, as some believe, that the first human (Adam)...

I would like to know what some of you think the bible being the inspired word of God means. Also consider the fact that fallible humans were a part of this inspiration. Does this mean that because it is believed that God inspired the human authors to write what they wrote, then all things said...

When somone says, "It's the christian thing to do!", referring to someone doing a good deed or deeds towards another, doesn't this seemingly imply, to some people, that only christians do good or righteous deeds?

Can someone explain to me why Israel was God's chosen and chosen for what? Thanks.

Hi. I've been thinking about Onan and God's anger at him for spillng his seed. The says God killed Onan for doing this. What did God expect Onan to do with his seed? If it was to impregnate his sister in law, doesn't this imply that God condoned such a thing? What say you? Thanks.

Just posting a link that leads to someone's email message about the sin of Sodom. It is, presently, the most detailed viewpoint I have ever come across and thought it was worth posting about. Thanks. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/glbtchristians/message/1

Genesis 18:21 Why does this text make it sound like God is not certain of the goings on in Sodom and Gomorrah? I believe God is all knowing, but this makes God sound like he is not. Any ideas? I have some, but if you are familiar with me or any of my posts regarding the bible, you may already...

If someone asked you how they can have eternal life, what would your answer be?

I was just wondering what some of you thought of Abraham's questioning of God's decision to destroy Sodom in Genesis 18. The fact that he questioned God is the focus of my question. In addition to that, what about God being all knowing, which I believe He is, and verse 21, which implies He has...

Does anyone know what a bible translator does when he or she comes across a word or words in hebrew, greek, aramaic, etc. that they have no english equivalent for? I ask because if there is no english equivalent when translating then the word or words that the translator does decide to use could...

I have a few questions that have come up concerning the Creation Story. This story is brought up when opposing same sex unions and used to justify that only heterosexual unions are the acceptable and permissable unions God allows. It has been said many times that just because the Creation Story...

Why is it that when it comes to the homosexual issue, some can say, "Here is the bible, it says 'Thou shalt not lie with mankind as with womankind', so that means it is wrong!" or, "In Genesis, it says God made them male and female, so that means heterosexual couples are the ony acceptable...

For all those interested,this is a cute story! http://www.jrn.columbia.edu/studentwork/cns/2002-06-10/591.asp

I need some assistance in finding scripture texts on some supposed views of biblical authors. I've read that many of the ancients subscribed to the view that the earth was flat and supported by pillars. They also believed that the earth was the center of the universe, with the sun and planets...

I am aware that this verse has been talked about on several occasions here on the forum, but I wanted to share what I have come up with based on my own studies of the text. I use the King James bible and my source of defining words and terms is the Strong's concordance. Throughout my time spent...

I once heard a preacher say these words in regards to the bible: (paraphrasing) "All things in the bible are truthfully stated, but not all things are statements of truth". Is the meaning plain to see in his words or is it not? Do some of you agree or disagree. I tend to understand what he said...

How about this question: If we all came from Adam and Eve, aren't those who marry actually marrying their kin? This is not meant to be a sickening question. Just a thought that came to me after seeing a thread called If We All Came From Adam And Eve, Why Do We Not All Have The Same God?