Can God actually see our future?  If such is the case, why did he say to Abraham, “Now I know”? God can see our future, as taught throughout Scripture.  One example of many which could be cited is what God said to Israel through the prophet Isaiah when he challenged Israel’s false gods to see… Read More Bible Q&A: A Question About God’s Omniscience

In Exodus Pharaoh hardens his heart during the first five plagues. God hardens his heart during the second five plagues.  Is this an example of God taking away free will? It’s true that God hardened Pharaoh’s heart.  He did so during the plague of the boils (Ex. 9:12), after the plague of the locusts (Ex.… Read More Bible Q&A: Did God Take Away Pharaoh’s Free Will?

Is plastic surgery a sin? It depends on the situation, and more specifically the purpose behind wanting the procedure.  Is one going under the plastic surgeon’s knife out of medical or psychological necessity?  For example, to repair a damaged facial structure obtained from an injury and thus gain back self-confidence and physical ability, or some… Read More Bible Q&A: Is Plastic Surgery A Sin?

What’s the difference between the spirit and the soul? “Soul” comes from the Hebrew word nephesh in the Old Testament and the Greek term psuchee in the New Testament.  Depending on the context, it has to do with one’s life, one’s physical existence, the entire person (a living being), or what one feels (the heart), and the immortal nature… Read More Bible Q&A: What’s The Difference Between The Spirit And The Soul?