James 5:12 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 12 But above all, my brothers, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or by any other oath, but let your “yes” be yes and your “no” be no,[1] so that you may not fall under judgment. Jesus Christ said, Matthew 5:33-37 Updated American Standard Version (UASV)... Continue Reading →
Is the New Testament Reliable? No, Says Agnostic New Testament Textual Scholar Dr. Bart D. Ehrman
Dr. Bart Ehrman challenges the reliability of the New Testament, sparking a robust debate on its historical authenticity.
Why Was Lot Not Condemned for Offering His Daughters to the Sodomites? Genesis 19:8
Lot's troubling offer in Genesis 19:8 reflects cultural obligations and moral failure, yet he is considered righteous due to faith.
How Are We to Understand Abraham and Sarah’s Laughter at the Angelic Announcement of a Son? — A Biblical and Textual Analysis of Genesis 17:17–18 and 18:9–15
Edward D. Andrews is an accomplished author and CEO of Christian Publishing House, holding multiple degrees in relevant fields.
JAMES 2:19 BDC: If the demons believe in God, then why are they not saved?
The Bible difficulty here is that the Bible says that for one to receive salvation, they must “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved.” (Ac 16:31)
James 2:12 BDC: Does the law bring liberty or bondage?
The Bible difficulty is this: James is saying that the law of God brings liberty into the Christian life, while the apostle Paul says that the Law of Moses is “bearing children into slavery. (Gal. 4:24) Thus, James’ words seem to be at odds with the apostle Paul. Continue Reading →
How Did God “Put a Mark on Cain”? — A Precise Examination of Genesis 4:15
The “mark” on Cain in Genesis 4:15 was a divine protective decree, not a visible or physical sign as commonly assumed.
Why Did Cain Not Receive Capital Punishment for the Murder of Abel? — An Examination of Genesis 4:8, 12–13 in Light of Biblical Justice
Cain was not executed for Abel's murder as capital punishment had not yet been instituted by God during that time.
Why Would Genesis 4:7 Use Predatory Imagery (“Sin Is Crouching at the Door”) If Animals Only Ate Vegetation Before the Flood?
Genesis 4:7 warns about sin's danger using predatory imagery, effectively illustrating moral vigilance for a post-Flood audience despite pre-Flood conditions.
Does God Have Respect for Mankind? — A Study of Genesis 4:5 in Light of Divine Impartiality
The text explores God's apparent rejection of Cain's offering, clarifying that God's impartiality evaluates actions and heart, not favoritism.

