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Matthew’s Genealogy of Jesus – A Contradiction of Kings?

The Gospel of Matthew begins with a genealogy connecting Jesus back to Abraham, the father of the Jewish people. Matthew starts Jesus’ story with this list of names because he...

When Did God Create the Stars? (Job 38:4-7)

According to Genesis 1:16 God created the stars on the fourth day. This was after he created the earth. However, in Job 38:4-7 God says, ““Where were you when I...

Can God Be Tempted?

Some people think that there is a contradiction concerning the topic of whether God can or cannot be tempted. Look at the following verses:...

The Importance of Genesis

One of the most important books in the Bible is Paul’s epistle to the Romans. In this letter we find the basic theology for the Christian faith. Take a look...

Will Hell be Literal Fire?

One of the many things that Christians learn about hell is that it is a place of fire. Jesus talks about “eternal fire” (Matthew 25:41) and the book of Revelation...