Pastor Marc Bertrand

  They say Apple ,but was it? The forbidden fruit reference in the Bible and the story of how Adam and Eve were kicked out of the Garden of Eden is well known and used in all kinds of modern contexts. But was the forbidden fruit an apple or some other fruit? Why was the apple chosen to represent the forbidden fruit of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil? Here are a few explanations for this ancient and puzzling question. These words, from Chapter II of The First Book of Moses or Genesis, have become synonymous with the “Forbidden Fruit,” i.e., the apple: “And the Lord God commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat: But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die.” Believe it or not, the apple has been wrongly used as the forbidden fruit in popular theological culture. A cursory reading of the Bible does tell us that Adam and Eve were cast out of the Garde...

  Why is 777 the Number of God? The number 777 is sometimes known as “God’s number” because it symbolizes significant biblical concepts. Multiples of seven show up throughout the Bible in ways that connect God’s work with fullness, completion, and perfection. The meaning of multiple number sevens such as 777 and 7777 is derived from it being a reinforcement of perfection and God's unmistakable hand in the affairs of man. While many examples in Scripture exist, this post will review its role in prophecy, the perfect worship of God, and his complete correction of unrepentant sinners. Multiple sevens (777, 7777) were involved in Israel's victory at Jericho. It was the first battle God's people waged, west of the Jordan River, to possess their inheritance in the Promised Land. Seven Levitical priests, on the seventh day (the Sabbath), blew their seven trumpets each of the seven times they journeyed around Jericho (777). And seven priests shall bear seven trumpets of ram’s horns...

  Why is Adam blamed for the fall of humanity? However, based on the context and other details in the passage, most Bible scholars believe Adam was likely present during Eve’s encounter with the serpent. Here are some key points to consider: Genesis 3 opens with the serpent approaching Eve, but does not indicate Adam was absent. This may prove helpful in understanding the presence or absence of Adam while the serpent and Eve were having a conversation. 1 Timothy 2:14 (NIV) And Adam was not the one deceived; it was the woman who was deceived and became a sinner. If this verse is true, it sounds more like Adam was absent when the deception by serpent was going on or was not listening to their conversation. If Adam heard their conversation, he might have interrupted. So the question is, was Adam present when the serpent was talking with Eve or not? The Bible notes that Eve was the first to eat the fruit from the tree after being deceived by the serpent. Where was Adam during that time...