4000 questions and answers on the Bible
"4000 Questions and Answers on the Bible" by A.D. Adams is a comprehensive guide to the Bible that aims to help readers deepen their understanding of the scriptures. Published in 1932, this book offers a wealth of information and insights into the Bible, making it a valuable resource for both beginners and seasoned scholars.
The book is divided into different sections, each focusing on a specific aspect of the Bible. One of the key features of this book is the inclusion of 4000 questions and answers, which cover a wide range of topics from the Old and New Testaments. These questions are designed to test the reader's knowledge of the Bible and encourage them to delve deeper into the text.
In addition to the questions and answers, the book also provides helpful tips and tools for Bible study. Readers will find practical advice on how to approach the scriptures, as well as guidance on how to interpret and apply the teachings of the Bible to their daily lives. The author, A.D. Adams, draws on her own expertise and experience to offer valuable insights that will benefit readers of all levels.
Reading from questions and answers
The Beginning, The Fall, and Cain & Abel
(Selections from Genesis 1–4)
The Beginning (Genesis 1:1 – 2:7)
1. What is the name of the first book of the Bible?
Genesis, which means “Beginnings.”
2. What do we know of the beginning of the world?
“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.” — Genesis 1:1
3. What is the difference between “created” and “made”?
“Created” means made out of nothing; “made” means formed or developed from something already existing. In the account of creation, the word “created” is used three times.
4. By what power did God create the world?
By His word. — Hebrews 1:3; 2 Peter 3:5
5. Who is called the Word of God?
Jesus Christ. — John 1:14
6. How do we know that Jesus Christ was with God in creation?
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God… All things were made by Him; and without Him was not anything made that was made.” — John 1:1, 3
“Who is the image of the invisible God… for by Him were all things created.” — Colossians 1:15–16
7. What was the last thing created?
Man, made in the image of God.
The Fall (Genesis 2:8 – 3:24)
1. Where did God place man after creating him?
In the Garden of Eden. — Genesis 2:8–17
2. Where was this garden?
Probably near the present River Euphrates, in Asia.
3. What description is given of the garden?
God made to grow in it the tree of life, the tree of knowledge of good and evil, and every tree pleasant to the sight and good for food.
4. How was it watered?
By a river that flowed to the sea in four branches, one of which was called the Euphrates.
5. Was man idle in the Garden of Eden?
No; he was put there to dress it and keep it.
6. Were there any restrictions?
Man could eat of every tree except the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.
7. Did man obey God’s command?
He did not; he ate of the forbidden fruit. — Genesis 3:1–24
8. Who was the first transgressor?
Eve.
9. How did it happen?
The devil, in the form of a serpent, deceived her by saying they would not die but become “as gods, knowing good and evil.”
10. What foolish plan did they adopt to hide their shame?
They hid themselves among the trees of the garden.
11. Can any place conceal us from God?
None. “Whither shall I go from Thy Spirit? or whither shall I flee from Thy presence? … Yea, the darkness hideth not from Thee; but the night shineth as the day.” — Psalm 139:7, 12
12. What makes us fear to meet God?
The consciousness of sin and the knowledge that He sees it.
13. What ought we to do when we know we have sinned?
Confess and be truly sorry; come to God through Christ for pardon, and forsake the sin.
14. How did God clothe Adam and Eve?
In coats of skin.
15. What punishment came because of sin?
- Satan and the serpent were to be conquered.
- Man was driven from Eden, forced to labor, and destined to die.
- Woman was to suffer pain and be ruled by man.
16. How was man to know the ground was cursed?
By the weeds it produced and the toil required to till it.
17. Was mercy granted to the woman?
Yes — she would be the ancestress of Christ. — Genesis 3:15
18. Why could man no longer live in Eden?
Lest he eat of the tree of life and live forever in his fallen state.
19. Is the tree of life mentioned again?
Yes — in Revelation 2:7; 22:1–2, as standing by the river of the water of life in the paradise of God.
20. How did God guard the gate of Eden?
By cherubim and a flaming sword.
21. Why did Adam name his wife Eve?
Because she was the mother of all living; the name means “life.”
Cain and Abel (Genesis 4)
1. What were the names of Adam and Eve’s first two sons?
Cain (“possession”) and Abel (“vanity”).
2. What were their occupations?
Cain was a tiller of the ground; Abel was a keeper of sheep.
3. What difference was there in their offerings?
Cain offered the fruit of the ground; Abel offered the firstlings of his flock.
4. Were both offerings equally acceptable to God?
No.
5. Was this because of the kind of offering?
Probably not; there is no record of a prior command about sacrifices. Each offered the fruits of his own labor.
“By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain.” — Hebrews 11:4
6. Do we know how God showed His acceptance?
No, but it was clear enough that Cain became angry.
7. How did God reprove him?
He told Cain that sin prevented the acceptance of his offering.