Who is the foundation of the church, Christ or the apostles? PROBLEM: In this text, Paul insists that “no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.” On the other hand, Paul told the Ephesians that the church is “built on the foundation of the apostles” (Ephesia... [ Continue Reading ]
Does this passage support the Roman Catholic view of purgatory? PROBLEM: Roman Catholics appeal to this passage in support of the doctrine of temporary punishment for those not good enough to go directly to heaven. They point to the fact that it speaks of people who “suffer loss” when their works a... [ Continue Reading ]
How could Paul consider the words of Eliphaz inspired when God rebuked Eliphaz for saying them to Job? PROBLEM: In 1 Corinthians 3:19 the Apostle Paul quotes from the Book of Job a statement made by one of Job’s friends Eliphaz which says, “For it is written, `He catches the wise in their own craft... [ Continue Reading ]