Bible Q&A: If No One Has Seen God, Why Did Moses Speak To Him “Face to Face”?

No man has seen God at any time (John 1:18; 1 John 4:12). However, Moses said the Lord spoke to him “face to face, as a man speaks to his friend” (Ex. 33:11). Please explain. Words and phrases are used in different senses in Scripture.  Jesus “was God” (John 1:1), yet also “became flesh and… Read More Bible Q&A: If No One Has Seen God, Why Did Moses Speak To Him “Face to Face”?

Bible Q&A: Is Isaiah 53 Talking About the Messiah or Israel?

Is Isaiah 53 talking about the Messiah or Israel? The passage applies to the Messiah and not to Israel for several reasons:  The Holy Spirit affirmed that Isaiah was talking about the Messiah (Acts 8:32-35). The language of Isaiah 53 speaks of an individual person, not a nation (cf. 53:2-4; compare “he” of verse 2… Read More Bible Q&A: Is Isaiah 53 Talking About the Messiah or Israel?