Hello blessed day to all Before I post this new thread titled "BIBLE QUESTIONS" I first visited the thread of Sir Marquees level 5 Moderator about the rules and regulations in posting new thread that tackles religion. I totally agree with Sir Marquess because we are all entitled to our own cultures and beliefs and that no one can coerce to change our beliefs without our consent and will. Since religion is very case sensitive topic, I will only present or post some facts about most bible questions and their corresponding answers. Again, it is up to you readers if you believe it or not. I will be updating this thread regularly to post some bible questions with their answers.
BIBLE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q. Angels - Who are they? What do they do? Is there guardian angels"?
A. There are about 300 references to angels in the Bible. Angels are: "...a distinct order among the higher echelons of universal beings ...angels are spirits, supernatural celestial beings" (Zondervan Pictorial Ency. of the Bible). Some have angels acting out of harmony with the scriptures. Angels must not be worshipped (Col. 2: 18). Angels do not have the authority to declare anything different from God's word (Gal. 1: 8).
Origin and purpose of angels. Angels are evidently created beings (Ps. 148:2-5). Angels pre-date man (Job 38: 1-7). There are good and bad angels (Matt. 25:41, 2 Pet. 2: 4). Angels have been messengers (Matt. 1: 18-21), servants (Heb. 1:14), and instruments of God (2 Kings 19: 35).
Angels and man. Both angels and man are created (Gen. I, Col. 1) and both are inferior to God (Rev. 5, Matt. 4: 10). Both are free moral agents (2 Pet. 2: 4, Gen. 2,3). Angels are over man (2 Pet. 2: II). Angels are "sexless" (Matt. 22: 30) and do not marry. Angels cannot be heirs of God as man can be (Rom. 8: 17, 1 Pet. 1:12).
Angelic organization and activity. There is obviously a hierarchy among angels. The term archangel suggests such (1 Thes. 4: 16). We also read of cherubim (Gen. 3: 24) and seraphim (Isa. 6: 2,3), which appear to be a high ranking order of angels. These angels are winged. Angels are never referred to as "female." Angels were used by God in giving the law of Moses (Gal. 3: 19), the destruction of Sodom (Gen. 18,19), and in escorting Lazarus to Abraham's bosom (Luke 16: 22).
The occult has become obsessed with angels. Remember, any view of angels which has angels acting out of harmony with or taking the place of the scriptures is patently false (Gal. 1: 8,9).
The Truth about Angels
Never before do I recall such interest in angels, with some it has become an unhealthy preoccupation. Some at Colosse had extreme interest in angels to the point of worshipping them (Col. 2: 18, more later). Of course, it is good that we are concerned about any biblical subject, providing we allow the Bible to govern us in that pursuit (cf. Num. 22: 18).
There are approximately three hundred clear references to angels in the Bible. The Greek word transliterated "angel" (angelos) simply means, "messenger." Vine points out, "(from angello, to deliver a message)" (Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words, to use this dictionary click on the "Links" button and scroll down). Angels are spirit beings which means they do not have material bodies as men have (Heb. 1: 14). However, on occasion they have assumed human form (Lk. 24: 4, 23). There are good and bad angels (Mk. 8: 38, Matt. 25: 41). Many of the graphic depictions of angels present them as female; however, they are always presented as "masculine" in the scriptures.
The origin of angels. Angels are created beings (Ps. 148: 2-5). Hence, angels are not to be worshipped (Col. 2: 8). Angels were created as free moral agents. Some remained loyal to God, others rebelled (2 Pet. 2: 4).
The design and purpose of angels. As seen, angels are primarily God's messengers (Matt. 1: 20). Angels also minister or serve. Speaking of angels the Hebrews writer wrote, "Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?" (Heb. 1: 14.) Angels have also served as instruments (though whom God has worked, Gen. 19: 13).
Similarities between angels and man. Both angels and man were created by God (Ps. 148: 2-5, Gen. 1, 2). Hence, both are subservient to God (Heb. 1: 6, Matt. 4: 10). Angels and man are also both free moral agents (freedom of choice in service, 2 Pet. 2: 4, 6; Gen. 2, 3). At times, angels have resembled man physically (Gen. 18: 1-22).
Dissimilarities between angels and man. Angels are now superior to man (2 Pet. 2: 11). Angels are genderless (Matt. 22: 30). In this vein, angels do not marry or procreate (Matt. 22: 30). Moreover, angels are spirit beings and are not heirs of God as man is (Heb. 1: 14; I Pet. 1: 12, Rom. 8: 17).
Angelic organization. The term "archangel" is indicative of rank (I Thes. 4: 16). We read of cherubim and seraphim (Gen. 3: 24, Isa. 6: 2, 3). The Cherubim, apparently high ranking angels, are presented as winged (Ex. 25: 20). In this angelic hierarchy, there is also what is called the "theophany," perhaps the highest in rank. The theophany, while an angel, assumes the "position" of God himself (Ex. 3: 2-6). He is called "the angel of the Lord" (Ex. 3: 2). The archangel, cherubim, seraphim, and the "theophany" all appear to be over angels in general.
Angelic activity. Angels were the agents in the destruction of the cities of the plain (Gen. 19), an angel destroyed the Assyrian army (2 Kgs. 19), and angels were associated with the birth of Jesus (Matt. 2: 13, ch. 1). The "angel of the Lord" rolled back the stone from the door of Jesus' grave (Matt. 28: 2), and two were present at Jesus' ascension (Acts 1: 10). Angels comforted Jesus and Paul (Matt. 4: 11, Acts 27: 23 ff.). Angels shall accompany Jesus in the Judgment and shall separate the saved and the lost (Matt. 13: 36 ff.).
How about angelic activity today? There are some things we know with absolute certainty. For instance, angels are not to present another gospel or change Jesus' gospel (see "The Gospel of Jesus Christ," also in Archives) in any way (Gal. 1: 6-9). Hence, all the religions which are built on the claim of angelic revelation are wrong! We also know that angels do not violate in any way God's present means of working with man. For instance, God saves man through the gospel, not angelic intervention or coercion (Rom. 1: 16). In this vein, angels must not be perceived as miraculously working (miracles, as such) in man's behalf (I Cor. 13: 8-10).
Two verses which are very intriguing relative to angels' present activity are: Matthew 18: 10, see addendum, and Hebrews 1: 14. Angels are certainly interested in man (Lk. 15: 10) and some believe angels are presently active, in view of the foregoing verses. Hebrews 1: 14 does apply to this final dispensation (see Heb. 1: 1 ff.). Any believed activity, though, must be governed by the foregoing and presented in harmony with such verses as I Peter 3: 12 and I Corinthians 10: 13. More than this we cannot say (Deut. 29: 29).
Addendum regarding Matthew 18: 10: There is absolutely no doubt that angels have had an active role and part in the affairs of man. Angels were involved in the giving of the Ten Commandment Law to Moses and are presented as escorting Lazarus to Abraham's bosom (Acts 7: 53, Lk. 16: 22). It is also undeniable that angels have a special interest in man's salvation (Lk. 15: 10). It is also apparent that Jesus' language, "Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, that in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven" is teaching the existence of a special angelic connection between "these little ones" and angels (Matt. 18: 10). The essential question is in what manner and to what extent is there an angelic connection?
The expression "their angels" (hoi aggelio auton) indicates intimacy in the connection, so much so that one should not despise one of "these little ones." These angels ("their angels") themselves have a consequential connection by reason of they "do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven."
Many believe that "their angels" is teaching a special angelic connection, awareness, and posture "between" angels in general and the saved in general (cp. Heb. 1: 14).
Some contend the verse is teaching more. They are persuaded Matthew 18: 10 teaches that each individual saved person has his own specific angel assigned to him. This assigned angel they call "a guardian angel."
Regarding the first view, there is no doubt. However, the second view requires some imaginative exercise.
For sure, any view regarding man and angels in any providential circumstance must not present angels as interfering with man's free moral agency, responsibilities, or acting inharmoniously with the gospel (Jn. 7: 17; Acts 2: 40; Gal. 1: 6-9, I Cor. 13: 8-10).
Q. ARE THERE DINOSAURS MENTIONED IN THE BIBLE?
A. The Bible and Dinosaurs
The word dinosaur, as such, is not found in the Bible. We must remember that man has named many of the animals today. The word dinosaur is associated with the Greek "dino," meaning terrible. There are animals named in the Bible concerning which we have no definite knowledge or identity (see "greyhound," Prov. 30: 31, more later). Another thing to remember is that the Bible never attempts to provide all the names Adam assigned to different animals or to describe in detail the host of land and water creatures God created (Gen. 1; 2).
Man's fascination with dinosaurs. There is an obvious fascination with dinosaurs in America today. Some of this "obsession" perhaps has to do with the relatively new evidence that has been discovered regarding what man calls dinosaurs. Some of the interest, no doubt, is because it is believed such fossil evidence disproves the Bible and, some how, authenticates organic evolution.
Bible believers should not deny that large animals that are now extinct lived on the earth, call them dinosaurs, if you desire. I would not attempt to preclude even the possibility that there are many interesting animals extant that have not been discovered and classified by scientists.
The mistakes of paleontologists. Paleontologists (those who study the fossil record) have not been without serious mistakes. For instance, one of the most famous dinosaurs, Brontosaurus (small head and huge body) that has been used to promote dinosaur interest never even existed. Brontosaurus' picture has been seen in just about every dinosaur book and museum for the last hundred years. The original discovery of Brontosaurus lacked the head. A skull located about four miles away was placed on the skeleton to make it complete. The skull actually belonged to Apatosaurus and the skeleton was a Diplodocus. Some scientists have made complete pictures of dinosaurs based on just a single bone or tooth. From such miniscule evidence, they have imagined great creatures, down to the color of their eyes and skin.
Why did dinosaurs become extinct? Some have suggested a great meteorite colliding with the earth killed all the dinosaurs (latest "theory"). In fact, there have been many guesses. The evolutionary scientists, for the most part, will not even consider the possibility that the Genesis flood caused the extinction of such large animals called dinosaurs by man. The Genesis' flood was the greatest disaster known to the earth. One would expect to find billions of dead creatures buried by water in mud and sand (now hardened to rock). Beloved, that is exactly what scientists find around the world. Thousands of dinosaur bones are found where they were deposited and washed together by violent floodwaters and buried under mud, sand, and rock. Hence, the fossil record that we have today. The ideal elements for fossilization are quick burial, the right amount of water, and the suitable materials. Such a global flood as is described in Genesis six through nine would have produced such fossils and in the same manner. Also, such fossilization would have taken a short time, instead of the millions of years as indicated by the stratum (normal processes). Dinosaurs probably lived only a few centuries after the flood, but simply did not survive. The postdiluvian world is a very different world and such animals as dinosaurs were probably unable to adapt. Man also has typically played a major role in the extinction of a species.
The Bible and dinosaurs. There are biblical references to unknown animals. For instance, a creature called "behemoth" is described in Job 40: 15-24. Behemoth (gigantic, Hebrew) is a massive animal. Some have attempted to say the elephant or hippopotamus is meant. However, the elephant and hippopotamus do not have a tail "like a cedar" (vs. 17). The book of Job is an ancient book, about 4000 years old. Behemoth could have been what scientists call Diplodocus, a huge plant-eater. Another apparently extinct animal is described in Job 41. It is called Leviathan (vs. 1). The description fits what scientists call Kronosaurus, one of the greatest animals to ever swim the seas. Leviathan was still around as late as the time of Psalms 104 (see vs. 26). Leviathan is said to have been in the oceans where the ships traveled (the alligator or crocodile does not satisfy the description of Leviathan).
The fossil record is in harmony with the Bible, not Darwinian evolution. The suddenness of the destruction apparently by huge amounts of water, the often missing consistent layers of stratum, and the absence of transitional forms in the fossil evidence all support the Bible and present serious problems for evolutionists.
Q. DO GHOST EXIST?
A. When we start talking about ghosts, spirits, the occult, demons, and such, we need reliable explanations & the insight given to us from the realm of divine revelation. Unfortunately, most of society's thinking about this topic is influenced more by TV, movies, superstition, and horror novels than by what the scriptures say.
The supernatural world. The Bible certainly teaches about a "supernatural" domain beyond what we can observe with our senses. This domain is populated with a variety of very interesting beings, including God, various classes of angels, the spirits of the departed dead, Satan, and demonic spirits. Regarding the spirits of the departed dead, the Bible indicates they go to Hades to await final judgment. They do not "roam the earth", linger around graveyards, come back as reincarnated people, or routinely communicate with the living.
Contacting the dead. There seems to be a renewed interest in the area of contacting the dead specifically (e.g., spirit mediums, Ouija boards, channeling, séances) and the occult in general (e.g., psychics, tarot cards, palm reading, astrology, horoscopes, crystal balls, crystals, witchcraft, white/black magic). Of course, this is nothing new. See Deut. 18:9-13, Isaiah 8:19, and Gal. 5:20. The Christian should not be involved in such activities.
Q. WHICH CHURCH IS RIGHT?
A. This is a good, timely question. Many "church-goers" today do not even consider the rightness or wrongness of their religion. They belong to a particular church because such is convenient or they simply "like it." Jesus built his church (Matt. 16:16, Acts 2:47). He built only one (not denominations, teaching different doctrines, Eph. 4:4-6, 1:22,23). Jesus shed his blood for his church (Acts 20:28). Hence, it behooves us to be part of Jesus' church, the right church.
The church which submits to Jesus' headship. Many of the current denominations do not even claim to go by the scriptures. In fact, they advertise their modernism and "any-thing-goism." They believe churches which do submit to Jesus' authority are "out-of-date" and legalistic. Notwithstanding Jesus'' church submits to his headship (Eph. 1: 22,23, Matt. 28:18). This means the right church does what the scriptures teach (2 John 9-11). She is designed by a scriptural designation (cf. Rom. 16: 16), teaches the true plan of salvation (John 8:24, Acts 17:31, Rom. 10:10, Acts 2:38), and worships God in spirit and in truth (John 4:24).
Jesus' church exists today. Beloved, I kindly challenge you to take God's word and find the right church. You can easily eliminate modernistic, liberal, selfish churches and clearly establish the identity of the Lord's church – by using God's word. Be a member of the Lord's house and not Man's (Heb. 3:1-6). Enjoy answered prayer, the cleaning of Jesus' blood, and heaven for an eternity (1 John 3:22, 5:11). Remember, "Every plant, which my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up" (Matt. 15:13). Jesus said this regarding false religions (Matt. 15: 1-14). Come out of Babylon (false religion) and bask in God's truth which will make you free (Rev. 18:3,4, Jun. 8:32).
source: http://biblequestions.org
That's all for now, again, as I said previously, we are all entitled to our own beliefs. I do not intend or in any way force you to believe the above facts. They serve only for the sole purpose of education. I'll be posting again some bible questions and answers next time. God Bless...
BIBLE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q. Angels - Who are they? What do they do? Is there guardian angels"?
A. There are about 300 references to angels in the Bible. Angels are: "...a distinct order among the higher echelons of universal beings ...angels are spirits, supernatural celestial beings" (Zondervan Pictorial Ency. of the Bible). Some have angels acting out of harmony with the scriptures. Angels must not be worshipped (Col. 2: 18). Angels do not have the authority to declare anything different from God's word (Gal. 1: 8).
Origin and purpose of angels. Angels are evidently created beings (Ps. 148:2-5). Angels pre-date man (Job 38: 1-7). There are good and bad angels (Matt. 25:41, 2 Pet. 2: 4). Angels have been messengers (Matt. 1: 18-21), servants (Heb. 1:14), and instruments of God (2 Kings 19: 35).
Angels and man. Both angels and man are created (Gen. I, Col. 1) and both are inferior to God (Rev. 5, Matt. 4: 10). Both are free moral agents (2 Pet. 2: 4, Gen. 2,3). Angels are over man (2 Pet. 2: II). Angels are "sexless" (Matt. 22: 30) and do not marry. Angels cannot be heirs of God as man can be (Rom. 8: 17, 1 Pet. 1:12).
Angelic organization and activity. There is obviously a hierarchy among angels. The term archangel suggests such (1 Thes. 4: 16). We also read of cherubim (Gen. 3: 24) and seraphim (Isa. 6: 2,3), which appear to be a high ranking order of angels. These angels are winged. Angels are never referred to as "female." Angels were used by God in giving the law of Moses (Gal. 3: 19), the destruction of Sodom (Gen. 18,19), and in escorting Lazarus to Abraham's bosom (Luke 16: 22).
The occult has become obsessed with angels. Remember, any view of angels which has angels acting out of harmony with or taking the place of the scriptures is patently false (Gal. 1: 8,9).
The Truth about Angels
Never before do I recall such interest in angels, with some it has become an unhealthy preoccupation. Some at Colosse had extreme interest in angels to the point of worshipping them (Col. 2: 18, more later). Of course, it is good that we are concerned about any biblical subject, providing we allow the Bible to govern us in that pursuit (cf. Num. 22: 18).
There are approximately three hundred clear references to angels in the Bible. The Greek word transliterated "angel" (angelos) simply means, "messenger." Vine points out, "(from angello, to deliver a message)" (Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words, to use this dictionary click on the "Links" button and scroll down). Angels are spirit beings which means they do not have material bodies as men have (Heb. 1: 14). However, on occasion they have assumed human form (Lk. 24: 4, 23). There are good and bad angels (Mk. 8: 38, Matt. 25: 41). Many of the graphic depictions of angels present them as female; however, they are always presented as "masculine" in the scriptures.
The origin of angels. Angels are created beings (Ps. 148: 2-5). Hence, angels are not to be worshipped (Col. 2: 8). Angels were created as free moral agents. Some remained loyal to God, others rebelled (2 Pet. 2: 4).
The design and purpose of angels. As seen, angels are primarily God's messengers (Matt. 1: 20). Angels also minister or serve. Speaking of angels the Hebrews writer wrote, "Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?" (Heb. 1: 14.) Angels have also served as instruments (though whom God has worked, Gen. 19: 13).
Similarities between angels and man. Both angels and man were created by God (Ps. 148: 2-5, Gen. 1, 2). Hence, both are subservient to God (Heb. 1: 6, Matt. 4: 10). Angels and man are also both free moral agents (freedom of choice in service, 2 Pet. 2: 4, 6; Gen. 2, 3). At times, angels have resembled man physically (Gen. 18: 1-22).
Dissimilarities between angels and man. Angels are now superior to man (2 Pet. 2: 11). Angels are genderless (Matt. 22: 30). In this vein, angels do not marry or procreate (Matt. 22: 30). Moreover, angels are spirit beings and are not heirs of God as man is (Heb. 1: 14; I Pet. 1: 12, Rom. 8: 17).
Angelic organization. The term "archangel" is indicative of rank (I Thes. 4: 16). We read of cherubim and seraphim (Gen. 3: 24, Isa. 6: 2, 3). The Cherubim, apparently high ranking angels, are presented as winged (Ex. 25: 20). In this angelic hierarchy, there is also what is called the "theophany," perhaps the highest in rank. The theophany, while an angel, assumes the "position" of God himself (Ex. 3: 2-6). He is called "the angel of the Lord" (Ex. 3: 2). The archangel, cherubim, seraphim, and the "theophany" all appear to be over angels in general.
Angelic activity. Angels were the agents in the destruction of the cities of the plain (Gen. 19), an angel destroyed the Assyrian army (2 Kgs. 19), and angels were associated with the birth of Jesus (Matt. 2: 13, ch. 1). The "angel of the Lord" rolled back the stone from the door of Jesus' grave (Matt. 28: 2), and two were present at Jesus' ascension (Acts 1: 10). Angels comforted Jesus and Paul (Matt. 4: 11, Acts 27: 23 ff.). Angels shall accompany Jesus in the Judgment and shall separate the saved and the lost (Matt. 13: 36 ff.).
How about angelic activity today? There are some things we know with absolute certainty. For instance, angels are not to present another gospel or change Jesus' gospel (see "The Gospel of Jesus Christ," also in Archives) in any way (Gal. 1: 6-9). Hence, all the religions which are built on the claim of angelic revelation are wrong! We also know that angels do not violate in any way God's present means of working with man. For instance, God saves man through the gospel, not angelic intervention or coercion (Rom. 1: 16). In this vein, angels must not be perceived as miraculously working (miracles, as such) in man's behalf (I Cor. 13: 8-10).
Two verses which are very intriguing relative to angels' present activity are: Matthew 18: 10, see addendum, and Hebrews 1: 14. Angels are certainly interested in man (Lk. 15: 10) and some believe angels are presently active, in view of the foregoing verses. Hebrews 1: 14 does apply to this final dispensation (see Heb. 1: 1 ff.). Any believed activity, though, must be governed by the foregoing and presented in harmony with such verses as I Peter 3: 12 and I Corinthians 10: 13. More than this we cannot say (Deut. 29: 29).
Addendum regarding Matthew 18: 10: There is absolutely no doubt that angels have had an active role and part in the affairs of man. Angels were involved in the giving of the Ten Commandment Law to Moses and are presented as escorting Lazarus to Abraham's bosom (Acts 7: 53, Lk. 16: 22). It is also undeniable that angels have a special interest in man's salvation (Lk. 15: 10). It is also apparent that Jesus' language, "Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, that in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven" is teaching the existence of a special angelic connection between "these little ones" and angels (Matt. 18: 10). The essential question is in what manner and to what extent is there an angelic connection?
The expression "their angels" (hoi aggelio auton) indicates intimacy in the connection, so much so that one should not despise one of "these little ones." These angels ("their angels") themselves have a consequential connection by reason of they "do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven."
Many believe that "their angels" is teaching a special angelic connection, awareness, and posture "between" angels in general and the saved in general (cp. Heb. 1: 14).
Some contend the verse is teaching more. They are persuaded Matthew 18: 10 teaches that each individual saved person has his own specific angel assigned to him. This assigned angel they call "a guardian angel."
Regarding the first view, there is no doubt. However, the second view requires some imaginative exercise.
For sure, any view regarding man and angels in any providential circumstance must not present angels as interfering with man's free moral agency, responsibilities, or acting inharmoniously with the gospel (Jn. 7: 17; Acts 2: 40; Gal. 1: 6-9, I Cor. 13: 8-10).
Q. ARE THERE DINOSAURS MENTIONED IN THE BIBLE?
A. The Bible and Dinosaurs
The word dinosaur, as such, is not found in the Bible. We must remember that man has named many of the animals today. The word dinosaur is associated with the Greek "dino," meaning terrible. There are animals named in the Bible concerning which we have no definite knowledge or identity (see "greyhound," Prov. 30: 31, more later). Another thing to remember is that the Bible never attempts to provide all the names Adam assigned to different animals or to describe in detail the host of land and water creatures God created (Gen. 1; 2).
Man's fascination with dinosaurs. There is an obvious fascination with dinosaurs in America today. Some of this "obsession" perhaps has to do with the relatively new evidence that has been discovered regarding what man calls dinosaurs. Some of the interest, no doubt, is because it is believed such fossil evidence disproves the Bible and, some how, authenticates organic evolution.
Bible believers should not deny that large animals that are now extinct lived on the earth, call them dinosaurs, if you desire. I would not attempt to preclude even the possibility that there are many interesting animals extant that have not been discovered and classified by scientists.
The mistakes of paleontologists. Paleontologists (those who study the fossil record) have not been without serious mistakes. For instance, one of the most famous dinosaurs, Brontosaurus (small head and huge body) that has been used to promote dinosaur interest never even existed. Brontosaurus' picture has been seen in just about every dinosaur book and museum for the last hundred years. The original discovery of Brontosaurus lacked the head. A skull located about four miles away was placed on the skeleton to make it complete. The skull actually belonged to Apatosaurus and the skeleton was a Diplodocus. Some scientists have made complete pictures of dinosaurs based on just a single bone or tooth. From such miniscule evidence, they have imagined great creatures, down to the color of their eyes and skin.
Why did dinosaurs become extinct? Some have suggested a great meteorite colliding with the earth killed all the dinosaurs (latest "theory"). In fact, there have been many guesses. The evolutionary scientists, for the most part, will not even consider the possibility that the Genesis flood caused the extinction of such large animals called dinosaurs by man. The Genesis' flood was the greatest disaster known to the earth. One would expect to find billions of dead creatures buried by water in mud and sand (now hardened to rock). Beloved, that is exactly what scientists find around the world. Thousands of dinosaur bones are found where they were deposited and washed together by violent floodwaters and buried under mud, sand, and rock. Hence, the fossil record that we have today. The ideal elements for fossilization are quick burial, the right amount of water, and the suitable materials. Such a global flood as is described in Genesis six through nine would have produced such fossils and in the same manner. Also, such fossilization would have taken a short time, instead of the millions of years as indicated by the stratum (normal processes). Dinosaurs probably lived only a few centuries after the flood, but simply did not survive. The postdiluvian world is a very different world and such animals as dinosaurs were probably unable to adapt. Man also has typically played a major role in the extinction of a species.
The Bible and dinosaurs. There are biblical references to unknown animals. For instance, a creature called "behemoth" is described in Job 40: 15-24. Behemoth (gigantic, Hebrew) is a massive animal. Some have attempted to say the elephant or hippopotamus is meant. However, the elephant and hippopotamus do not have a tail "like a cedar" (vs. 17). The book of Job is an ancient book, about 4000 years old. Behemoth could have been what scientists call Diplodocus, a huge plant-eater. Another apparently extinct animal is described in Job 41. It is called Leviathan (vs. 1). The description fits what scientists call Kronosaurus, one of the greatest animals to ever swim the seas. Leviathan was still around as late as the time of Psalms 104 (see vs. 26). Leviathan is said to have been in the oceans where the ships traveled (the alligator or crocodile does not satisfy the description of Leviathan).
The fossil record is in harmony with the Bible, not Darwinian evolution. The suddenness of the destruction apparently by huge amounts of water, the often missing consistent layers of stratum, and the absence of transitional forms in the fossil evidence all support the Bible and present serious problems for evolutionists.
Q. DO GHOST EXIST?
A. When we start talking about ghosts, spirits, the occult, demons, and such, we need reliable explanations & the insight given to us from the realm of divine revelation. Unfortunately, most of society's thinking about this topic is influenced more by TV, movies, superstition, and horror novels than by what the scriptures say.
The supernatural world. The Bible certainly teaches about a "supernatural" domain beyond what we can observe with our senses. This domain is populated with a variety of very interesting beings, including God, various classes of angels, the spirits of the departed dead, Satan, and demonic spirits. Regarding the spirits of the departed dead, the Bible indicates they go to Hades to await final judgment. They do not "roam the earth", linger around graveyards, come back as reincarnated people, or routinely communicate with the living.
Contacting the dead. There seems to be a renewed interest in the area of contacting the dead specifically (e.g., spirit mediums, Ouija boards, channeling, séances) and the occult in general (e.g., psychics, tarot cards, palm reading, astrology, horoscopes, crystal balls, crystals, witchcraft, white/black magic). Of course, this is nothing new. See Deut. 18:9-13, Isaiah 8:19, and Gal. 5:20. The Christian should not be involved in such activities.
Q. WHICH CHURCH IS RIGHT?
A. This is a good, timely question. Many "church-goers" today do not even consider the rightness or wrongness of their religion. They belong to a particular church because such is convenient or they simply "like it." Jesus built his church (Matt. 16:16, Acts 2:47). He built only one (not denominations, teaching different doctrines, Eph. 4:4-6, 1:22,23). Jesus shed his blood for his church (Acts 20:28). Hence, it behooves us to be part of Jesus' church, the right church.
The church which submits to Jesus' headship. Many of the current denominations do not even claim to go by the scriptures. In fact, they advertise their modernism and "any-thing-goism." They believe churches which do submit to Jesus' authority are "out-of-date" and legalistic. Notwithstanding Jesus'' church submits to his headship (Eph. 1: 22,23, Matt. 28:18). This means the right church does what the scriptures teach (2 John 9-11). She is designed by a scriptural designation (cf. Rom. 16: 16), teaches the true plan of salvation (John 8:24, Acts 17:31, Rom. 10:10, Acts 2:38), and worships God in spirit and in truth (John 4:24).
Jesus' church exists today. Beloved, I kindly challenge you to take God's word and find the right church. You can easily eliminate modernistic, liberal, selfish churches and clearly establish the identity of the Lord's church – by using God's word. Be a member of the Lord's house and not Man's (Heb. 3:1-6). Enjoy answered prayer, the cleaning of Jesus' blood, and heaven for an eternity (1 John 3:22, 5:11). Remember, "Every plant, which my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up" (Matt. 15:13). Jesus said this regarding false religions (Matt. 15: 1-14). Come out of Babylon (false religion) and bask in God's truth which will make you free (Rev. 18:3,4, Jun. 8:32).
source: http://biblequestions.org
That's all for now, again, as I said previously, we are all entitled to our own beliefs. I do not intend or in any way force you to believe the above facts. They serve only for the sole purpose of education. I'll be posting again some bible questions and answers next time. God Bless...