Why don’t we live as long as the people did in the Bible?

Why don’t we live as long as the people did in the Bible?

Mar 24, 2025 | Bible

Question   Gramps, Why don’t we live as long as the biblical people? Carla   Answer   Carla, The Old Testament presents numerous instances where individuals lived for several centuries. Genesis 5, for example, lists the ages of Adam’s...
Why are there two creations of humans in Genesis?

Why are there two creations of humans in Genesis?

Mar 12, 2025 | Bible, Creation

Question   Gramps, Why are there two creations of humans listed in Genesis? There is Genesis 1:26-27 And then God rested on the 7th day. Then, there is another creation of humans in Genesis 2:7-8. Shasta   Answer   Shasta, Thank you for a great...
What was the law before the Ten Commandments?

What was the law before the Ten Commandments?

Dec 18, 2024 | Bible

Question   Gramps, What was the law before the 10 commandments were given? Vitor   Answer   Vitor, Before Moses received the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai, various moral and divine laws governed the behavior of humanity. These laws, stemming from...
Is Cain still alive?

Is Cain still alive?

Nov 25, 2024 | Bible

Question   Gramps, Is Cain still alive? Lon & Mel   Answer   Lon & Mel, The story of Cain is one of the most profound in the scriptures, serving as a cautionary tale about the consequences of sin and rebellion against God. As the firstborn son...
What is being implied in Ecclesiastes 7:16-18?

What is being implied in Ecclesiastes 7:16-18?

Nov 19, 2024 | Bible

Question   Hi Gramps, I’m confused about what is being implied when in Ecclesiastes 7:16-18. I have a few other questions: 1. What does it mean to not be overly righteous and overly wise? 2. How is that destroying ourselves? 3. Is verse 17 implying that we...
In Acts Chapter 15, was Jesus talking about pork consumption?

In Acts Chapter 15, was Jesus talking about pork consumption?

Sep 5, 2024 | Bible

Question   Gramps, I’ve been trying to find out about pork consumption. In Acts chapter 15 Jesus says that what he cleanses we shall not call common. But it doesn’t really show that he meant pork. Can you help me understand please? Dan   Answer...
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