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v Joseph’s linage is from David, Matthew’s account is not a true “blood line” because Jesus did not have a biological father. However, his step-father was also from the linage of David. In Luke’s account, Joseph is identified as the son of Heli-although being Mary’s father. According to Jewish...

The term “thigh” is used here to denote the procreative organs. The “falling away” or “shall rot” suggests the degeneration of these organs, so that conception or future conceptions would be impossible. Consequently, pregnancy was something a married woman desired and safeguarded because...

The “spirits in prison” (1 Peter 3:19) are referring to sinful demons that rebelled during Noah’s time. (Jude 6) Jesus was probably preaching the forth coming judgment awaiting Satan and these evil spirit creatures. Jonah preach a judgment against Nineveh.-Jonah 1:1 The “dead” (1 Peter 4:6)...

At no time were first-century Christians commanded to pay tithes. The primary purpose of the tithing arrangement, under the Law, had been to support Israel’s temple and priesthood; consequently the obligation to pay tithes would cease when that Mosaic Law covenant came to an end as fulfilled...

I am not sure what your point is. Regardless, I agree that none of Jeconiah’s (Coniah, Jehoiachin) sons sat on the throne of Judah. Also, I agree that Jesus was not a genealogical descendant of Joseph. However, by Shealtiel,-a son of Jeconiah-is of the genealogical linage of Mary; and, Luke...

Our Creator initially decreed that humans should live forever but not animals. Although animals are not condemned to die for sins, the human family is because of the inherited sin from Adam. Therefore, we die and are deaths are likened to other animals that die. In other words, all living...

It is my understanding the "porneia" or fornication is any sexual engagements-of the flesh-outside of a legal/scriptural marriage: male and female union. This is to include adultery (even consensual) , bestiality, homosexuality. Spiritual fornication is a different subject.

Well done. In support, revised editions of the King James Version and other Bibles the erroneous phrase have been removed and inserted are words such as: Spirit, water and blood. Jesus’ Father’s Spirit bore witness. (Matthew 3:16, 17; John 1:29-34) Water was a witness bearer at Jesus’ baptism...

You stated in your post: “…eating and transfusing [blood] are two different bodily processes. Blood which is eaten is digested and destroyed. Blood which is transfused is not eaten, digested, or destroyed. Why? Because eating blood involves the body’s digestive system, and transfusion involves...

Cain married one of his relatives such as a sister, niece or grand niece etcetera. Adam and Eve’s and their offspring (Genesis 5:4) were very close to human perfection; therefore, children of such marriages evidently did not pose the health risks as may be today. Later, God’s Law to the...

The speaker is Isaiah. However, the parts that are in quotations are Almighty God's words. Isaiah, filled with Holy Spirit, was inspired and directed to repeat/quote God's words.-Isaiah 48:16b, 17.

If we are determined to do good and treat others well, we will not be harsh critics, always looking for a figurative straw in our brother’s eye. Instead, we will acknowledge that we are imperfect and should therefore avoid being judgmental and critical of our fellow believers.

Good questions. Based on my limit knowledge, I would believe that they did not have navels (belly buttons). It seems to me that the trees would have rings because vegetation was created before Adam.

Absolute zero! The Bible does not specify the length of each of the creative periods-in a measurable way for humans to understand. Yet, only six of them have ended. (Genesis 1:31) However, with respect to the seventh day, God proceeded to rest. This indicates that this “day” has continued...

At the time that this part of the Mosaic Law was given, the Israelites were either among or about to enter pagan lands. In such pagan lands, it was a common practice to brand or tattoo slaves as an identity of ownership. In some lands, the people underwent an idolatrous practice of putting a...

By commanding that Moses remove his sandals constituted an act of respect-not because there was something unique about the ground that constituted it holy, but because of God’s presence. Later, the priests performed their duties at the tabernacle and the temple (holy places) barefooted...

The standard God set for man and woman was monogamy. The term “one flesh” is symbolic but emphasizes the intimacy and permanence of the marital union. Such bonds were not temporary and there was no mention of divorce or separation. Furthermore, sexual relations outside the union were...

I agree with the suggestion of "paraphrasing" that scripture in the sense to achieve a correct and proper understanding. Your pastor's understanding does not seem to support other scriptures. Today, there are many Christians that live idolatrous societies (righteously not sinless); and, do not...

In support of you definitions, the Hebrew letter yohdh is the smallest of the Hebrew alphabet. Correspondingly, the Greek letter iota is the smallest of the Greek alphabet. Since the Law of Moses was originally written and subsequently preserved in Hebrew, it is likely that Jesus was referring...

The prophet Elisha was bald and that did not make him bad/evil.