Friday, January 18, 2013

On The Box: Words of Comfort: Definitions

On The Box: Words of Comfort: Definitions: "
It’s good to say that God is good. However, it’s a little nebulous, because there are 46 good dictionary definitions for good. So it may be better to say that God is better than good, and that He’s even better than better. This is because He’s the best. The absolute best. But even the best definitions fall way short of describing the indescribable kindness, the unfathomable love, the unqualified justice, the perfect righteousness, the so-appreciated graciousness, the oft-needed mercy, the wonderful gentleness, the pure integrity, the unending compassion, and the magnificent and utter trustworthiness of our Creator."

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Why did God also destroy animals in the Flood (Genesis 6-8)?

Why did God also destroy animals in the Flood (Genesis 6-8)?: "Answer: God sent the Flood as a judgment on mankind’s wickedness. But it wasn’t only human beings who died. Most of the animals were also swept away. Genesis 6:7 states, “I will blot out man whom I have created from the face of the land, man and animals and creeping things and birds of the heavens, for I am sorry that I have made them.” Why did God destroy animal life in the Flood, since they were not guilty of sin"

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Did women in the Bible have a choice about whom they married?

Did women in the Bible have a choice about whom they married?: "Answer: Many of the marriages mentioned in the Bible were arranged marriages in which the parents were involved in choosing a mate for their children. The practice of arranged marriage varied greatly from one family and one community to another."

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