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111. How Was the Apostles' Creed Formulated? According* to one ancient writer who quotes from tradition, it was Peter who contributed the first sentence^'97"I believe in God the Father Almighty"; John added'97"Maker of heaven and earth"; James'97''And in Jesus Christ, his only Son our Lord"; Andrew'97 "Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of … Continue reading “111 – How Was the Apostles' Creed Formulated?”

112. Did John Write the Last Chapter of His Gospel? We know that it has been asserted by some critics that this chapter must have been added by another hand, because the evangelist concluded his work in the previous chapter. This, however, is not accepted by sound scholarship, for the reason that it is not … Continue reading “112 – Did John Write the Last Chapter of His Gospel?”

109. Did the Witch at Endor Really Raise the Spirit of Samuel? Much has been written on the question whether, in the scene at Endor, an imposture or a real apparition appeared. Eustathius and a majority of the early Christian fathers held the former opinion, and repre sent it as a deception of the evil … Continue reading “109 – Did the Witch at Endor Really Raise the Spirit of Samuel?”

110. What Is the Real Meaning of the Visions Described by Zechariah? The chapters containing the visions are chiefly concerned with the hope founded on the approaching end of the seventy years, which, as Jeremiah predicted, would be the period of the captivity in Babylon. These are the meaning of the visions, according to some … Continue reading “110 – What Is the Real Meaning of the Visions Described by Zechariah?”

107. Where Was the Twelfth Tribe at the Time of the Jewish Kings? Rehoboam reigned over one and Jeroboam over ten. (1Ki_1:31-35, 1Ki_12:21.) The tribe of Levi was not counted because it had no land possessions (Num_18:20-24), except cities for dwellings, with their outlying fields for pasturage (Num_35:1-8). The tribe of Joseph was divided into … Continue reading “107 – Where Was the Twelfth Tribe at the Time of the Jewish Kings?”

108. What Was the Real Sin of Uzzah? The sin of Uzzah (1Ch_13:1-14; 1Ch_12:1-40; 1Ch_11:1-47; 1Ch_10:1-14; 1Ch_9:1-44) and its sudden punishment have been a subject of much discussion. None but priests of Aaron's family (that is, of the priest's household) were permitted to touch the Ark. Uzzah was of a Levitical family. In the house … Continue reading “108 – What Was the Real Sin of Uzzah?”

106. Can Any Spiritual Lesson Be Drawn from Solomon's Song? Undoubtedly, as from every other part of the Bible. The difficulties in regard to it arise from the various views as to its plan and purpose. No less than sixteen of these have been advanced by expositors. Three only, however, have commended themselves to any … Continue reading “106 – Can Any Spiritual Lesson Be Drawn from Solomon's Song?”

104. Who Were the Sidonians? These people were descendants of Sidoa, a son of Canaan, and were formerly a part of the Phoenician nation (Mat_15:21-22; Mar_7:24, Mar_7:26). They dwelt on the sea-coast in the cities of Zidon and Zarephath (Jos_11:8; 1Ki_17:9; Luk_4:26), and were governed by kings. In character they were careless, idolatrous, superstitious, wicked … Continue reading “104 – Who Were the Sidonians?”

105. What Is Known of Sodom Outside the Bible? Comparatively little. Sodom was a small but populous country, and according to Josephus (Antiquities, chapter 9, book I) was rich and flourishing, with five kings controlling its affairs and with a certain degree of ancient civilization. Doubtless they were idolaters, but they had an opportunity, through … Continue reading “105 – What Is Known of Sodom Outside the Bible?”

102. What Was the Sin of Saul'97 1Sa_13:13-14? His chief sin was disobedience. Samuel, the recognized representative of God in the nation, had commanded him to wait till he arrived in Gilgal, saying he would come in seven days. Saul did not wait till the end of the seventh day, thereby showing an impatient and … Continue reading “102 – What Was the Sin of Saul— 1Sa_13:13-14?”