When you think of the book of Jonah, what immediately comes to mind? “Jonah and the whale.” Expected. I suppose given the word association test among people who think that they are up on the book, their answers would yield a similar response. “And even if a person doesn’t know much about the book, one …
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Which is more important Scripture or prayer? “Never thought I’d have to choose.” You don’t, of course, but there comes a time when the issue is raised. “Tell me about it.” Well, for one thing, prayer is man talking to God, while Scripture is God talking to man. “Oh, I think I see what you …
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“Hmmmm . . . always wondered about that expression. I think I know what it means, but how did it come about?” What does it mean? “That something is given the test that proves it genuine or not.” Good. “Well, how about it?” In times when gold coins were in circulation, nitric acid was applied …
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What are the Basic problems occasioned by the sin of Adam? “Not sure. Trouble in the world?” Sure is a problem—but, “basic?” “I guess not.” There are two; interested in knowing what they are? “Somewhat.” Well, ready or not here they come: GUILT CORRUPTION “Are you going to explain them?” Somewhat. ‘Well, OK. Go ahead.” …
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There has always been a problem of mixing two things together that ought to be separated. When the Bible commands something, there is no question but that a preacher (or anyone else) may say, “Thus saith the Lord” and you must obey it. However, there are all sorts of questions that arise concerning biblical commands …
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