Category: Scriptures – Plus More
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Hypocrite Bible Definition Explained And Explore
When you read the Bible, you will notice that hypocrite is often mentioned. Especially in the New Testament, Christ often uses this word with the Pharisees. The Bible is filled with many warnings and examples of hypocritical behavior. A hypocrite can be defined as someone who professes beliefs and opinions they do not hold in…
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The First Book Of The Old Testament Is Genesis
If you are studying the Old Testament, the very first book is Genesis. We often skip over Genesis, but it is an essential book of the Old Testament. Genesis remains an essential book in the Old Testament and Bible because it is where we discover the world’s creation and learn about Adam and Eve. We…
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What Year Was Abraham From The Bible Born?
Abraham, in the Bible, was born a long time ago; there are 42 generations between him and the birth of Christ. Abraham lived about 2000 BC or about 2,000 years before Christ came to the earth. He was born in Ur and came from a family that worshipped idols and lost their way in not…
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How Many Generations Are There Between Abraham And Jesus?
An interesting question is how many generations there are between Abraham and Jesus and why it even matters. This does matter because Matthew wrote this in the first chapter of his book- The Book of Matthew, at the very beginning of the New Testament. There are 42 generations between Abraham and Jesus. Matthew divided these…
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Who Came First, Noah, Adam, Or Abraham?
If you are reading the Bible, it can be confusing to precisely the order of the prophets. Some of the more popular prophets are Noah, Abraham, and Adam. Adam came to the earth first and is considered the first man to live on the planet. Noah is also related to Adam, but ten generations separate…
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Why Did Matthew Start His Gospel With The Ancestors Of Jesus?
When you read the New Testament, many people are surprised to learn that the very beginning of the New Testament in the Gospel of Matthew, the very first 17 verses talk about the genealogy of Jesus. It goes through all the ancestors of Jesus from the beginning of time until he was born. Matthew started…