Are there really hundreds of flood legends giving credence to the Genesis flood?
The book of Genesis tells of a worldwide flood sent as God’s judgment on the world long ago. The memory of that flood has been preserved in cultures all over the globe, as acknowledged by ancient writers such as Flavius Josephus, who wrote almost 2,000 years ago, “All writers of barbarian histories make mention of…
How many people were on Noah’s ark?
There were a total of eight people on the ark. The account in Genesis does not state the number explicitly, but it provides enough information to confirm that eight is indeed the correct number. In the New Testament, we have an explicit count of the people on board and saved from the flood. When God…
How long was Noah on the ark?
The Bible does not tell us exactly how long Noah and his family were on the ark. However, the text of Genesis does provide us with sufficient information to arrive at a fairly good estimate for this time period. Working with the data we have, Noah was probably on the ark for (approximately) one full…
Why did God put the tree of knowledge of good and evil in the Garden of Eden?
God put the tree of knowledge of good and evil in the Garden of Eden to give Adam and Eve a choice to obey Him or disobey Him. Adam and Eve were free to do anything they wanted, except eat from the tree of knowledge of good and evil. Genesis 2:16-17, “And the LORD God…