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The Fable of the Trees
“The trees once went forth to anoint a king over them…” (Judges 9:8-ff). Did you know that there are fables, allegories, and parables in the Old Testament? (e.g., Numbers 23:24; Judges 9:7-15; 2 Samuel 12:1-4; 14:1-7; 1 Kings 20:35-40; 2 … Continue reading →
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Why Did God Allow…
There are things in the Bible that cause people to wonder, “Why did God allow this?” Let’s notice two such things. 1. Polygamy? God created only one man and one woman in the first home (Genesis 2:21-25; 3:21). Polygamy or … Continue reading →
Posted in Apologetics, Ethics, Marriage, Race, Stats, Work
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