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21. Did Abraham See God in One of the Three Men Who Visited Him? There is doubtless difficulty in reconciling the passage in Gen_18:1-33 with the statement in Joh_1:18, that "No man hath seen God at any time." Authorities regarded the Genesis passage as relating to one of the "theophanies" of the Old Testament; that … Continue reading “021 – Did Abraham See God in One of the Three Men Who Visited Him?”

22. How Are We to Interpret the Miracle at Ajalon? The passage in Jos_10:1-43, describing the miracle of the sun and moon at the time of the battle in the vale of Ajalon, has been much discussed. Some commentators hold that it is a passage in which the inspired historian departs from his narrative to … Continue reading “022 – How Are We to Interpret the Miracle at Ajalon?”

20. What Were the Meaning and Result of Abraham's Sacrifice? The story of Abraham will ever be an important one, and particularly that part of it dealing with the memorable doings at the place he named "Jehovah-jireh," where, as related in Gen_22:1-24, he showed his wonderful obedience to God. Whatever may be conjectured to the … Continue reading “020 – What Were the Meaning and Result of Abraham's Sacrifice?”

18. What Are the Famous Songs of the Bible? The great songs of the Old Testament, besides the Psalms and certain metrical passages in Job, are: Lantech's Sword Song, Gen_4:23-24; Noah's Song, Gen_9:25-27; Moses' and Miriam's Song, Exo_15:1-19, Exo_15:21; War Songs, etc., Num_21:1-35; Moses' Prophetic Song, Deu_32:1-43; Song of Deborah and Barak, Jdg_5:2; Samson's Riddle … Continue reading “018 – What Are the Famous Songs of the Bible?”

19. Who Was the Author of Revelation? "Was the Book of Revelation written by the same John who wrote the Gospel and the Epistle?" This question has been long disputed by scholars. Dionysius, in A. D. 240, was one of the earliest to express a doubt It was attributed to John Mark, the companion of … Continue reading “019 – Who Was the Author of Revelation?”

17. What Are the Omitted Books of the Bible? The excluded books are known as "Apocrypha," and are as follows: I Esdras, II Esdras, Tobit, Judith, several chapters of Esther which are found neither in the Hebrew nor the Chaldee, The Wisdom of Solomon, The Wisdom of Jesus, son of Sirach, or Ecclesiasticus, Baruch, The … Continue reading “017 – What Are the Omitted Books of the Bible?”

15. What Significance Attaches to the Frequent Use of Forty? It is not merely an arbitrary period or a "round number," but is chosen to convey die sense of fullness. Some of its prominent Scriptural uses are: Moses was forty days on the mount (Exo_24:18, etc.); Elijah, strengthened by angel food, fasted for forty days … Continue reading “015 – What Significance Attaches to the Frequent Use of Forty?”

16. Who Compiled the Old Testament? It is claimed that the books of the Old Testament were collected and arranged under the supervision of Ezra, though modern scholarship disputes the claim. The epistles of Paul to the various churches were collected and incorporated with the other epistles and the Gospels and Revelation into one book … Continue reading “016 – Who Compiled the Old Testament?”

14. Why It Seven Used More than Any Other Number? The symbolism of "seven" should be traced back to the symbolism of its component elements, "three" and "four," which represent divinity and humanity. Hence, "seven" represents the union between God and man. Among the Persians, the Greeks, the ancient Indians, the Romans, and all nations … Continue reading “014 – Why It Seven Used More than Any Other Number?”

12. Symbols of Christ and Christianity "What symbols are used for both Christ and his people y is a frequent question. There are six symbols used for both Christ and his people. 1. A BRANCH. For Christ, in Isa_11:1*4, "A branch out of his roots shall bear fruit," and "with the breath of his lips … Continue reading “012 – Symbols of Christ and Christianity”