Did The Events of Genesis Really Happen?

Jesus and His Spirit-inspired apostles and prophets talked about the events in Genesis as if they were factual, historical events.  While describing how Judgment Day will occur, Jesus compared it to the day when the Genesis flood came (Matthew 24:35-39; cf. Genesis 6-9).  Peter also spoke of Noah’s flood (1 Peter 3:18-21; 2 Peter 2:1-5, 9-10).  They did not imply nor refer to the flood as a story or myth in any way.  If it did not actually occur, then by talking about it as if it did occur Jesus and the apostles lied…so why be a Christian?… Read More Did The Events of Genesis Really Happen?

Bible Q&A: Please Define 1 Samuel 16:14’s “Evil Spirit of the Lord.”

1 Samuel 16:14 refers to an evil spirit of the Lord. What is this spirit? The Bible mentions several occasions in which “a harmful spirit from the Lord tormented” Saul (1 Sam. 16:14; 18:10; 19:9, ESV).  Some understandably view this as an Old Testament example of demon possession, but this view is mistaken when one… Read More Bible Q&A: Please Define 1 Samuel 16:14’s “Evil Spirit of the Lord.”