Does God Have a Gender?
Question:
Does the Lord God have a gender like human beings do?
Answer:
According to the Bible, God created “man” in His image — not “people” collectively.
Genesis 1:27 (NKJV) says:
“So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.”
Here, “man” refers to humanity, but initially, God created Adam first (Genesis 2:7). Adam was created male, and later, Eve was formed from Adam’s rib (Genesis 2:21–22).
This shows that the original human — Adam — reflected the full image of God.
Adam, being male, bore traits of God’s nature.
However, God is not a human being. He is Spirit (John 4:24) and does not have a biological body or gender in the way humans do.
Human gender involves physical differences (like reproductive organs), which do not apply to God.
Instead, Scripture consistently reveals that God has masculine characteristics. His nature is presented through roles like Father, King, and Husband — roles culturally and biblically associated with leadership, authority, protection, and provision.
Key Points from Scripture:
- God as Father
Matthew 6:9 (NKJV):
“In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name.”
- God as Husband
Isaiah 54:5 (NKJV):
“For your Maker is your husband, The Lord of hosts is His name; And your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel; He is called the God of the whole earth.”
- God as Spirit
John 4:24 (NKJV):
“God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.”
Nowhere in Scripture does God take on a feminine identity. Although both male and female humans are created in God’s image (Genesis 1:27), God’s self-revelation remains consistently masculine throughout the Bible.
Additionally, it’s important to understand that the terms “Father” and “Husband” are relational descriptions. They express God’s covenant relationship with His people, emphasizing His love, protection, authority, and provision.
Thus, while God transcends human biology, His revealed character is male-oriented.
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“Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.”
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Is the Earth Round, a Sphere, or Flat Like a Plate? What Does the Bible Say?
QUESTION:
Is the Earth round, a sphere, or is it flat like a plate covered by glass at the top?
ANSWER:
Before we answer, it is crucial to understand the nature and purpose of the Bible.
The Bible is not a scientific textbook, nor is it intended to serve as a manual for physics, business, or technology. The Bible’s primary purpose is to reveal the nature, character, and plan of God for humanity and to teach mankind how to live in relationship with Him (2 Timothy 3:16-17, NIV):
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
(2 Timothy 3:16-17, NIV)
Thus, expecting the Bible to provide detailed explanations about the physical universe, like a science textbook, is a misunderstanding of its purpose. Its focus is spiritual rather than scientific.
Some people try to find business principles such as “demand and supply” or “cash flow” in the Bible. However, the Bible was not designed to teach business economics. For such matters, it is wise to seek formal education. Likewise, scientific principles — like atomic structure, types of rocks, the functions of blood cells, or the invention of medicines — are subjects developed through human investigation and are not explained in Scripture.
It is true that the Bible occasionally mentions aspects of the natural world — but when it does, it is always to illustrate or support a spiritual truth, not to serve as scientific documentation.
Moreover, Scripture makes it clear that worldly wisdom and divine wisdom are very different:
“Where is the wise person? Where is the teacher of the law? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?”
(1 Corinthians 1:20, NIV)
In short, God’s wisdom surpasses human reasoning, and human achievements, however great, are limited in light of His divine understanding.
What About Technology and Modern Discoveries?
Many modern technologies — such as the Internet, social media, artificial intelligence, and future innovations — are not directly mentioned in the Bible. However, the Bible prophesied a time when knowledge would rapidly increase:
“But you, Daniel, roll up and seal the words of the scroll until the time of the end. Many will go here and there to increase knowledge.”
(Daniel 12:4, NIV)
Thus, although specific inventions are not listed, the increase in knowledge and global exploration was foretold long ago.
Now, Returning to the Main Question:
Is the Earth a sphere, a circle, or a flat plate covered by glass?
While the Bible does not give a full scientific description of Earth’s shape, it does provide strong hints.
One key passage is:
“He sits enthroned above the circle of the earth, and its people are like grasshoppers. He stretches out the heavens like a canopy and spreads them out like a tent to live in.”
(Isaiah 40:22, NIV)
The term “circle” used here (Hebrew word: chug) can mean a round shape or spherical form. It implies that the Earth is circular, not flat, and not covered with a physical glass dome.
Additionally, when we consider the physical evidence God has allowed humans to discover through science — through astronomy, satellite imagery, and physics — we now know that the Earth is a sphere (or more accurately, an oblate spheroid).
In God’s providence, human beings have been given the ability to study and understand creation, confirming what Scripture hints at.
Final Reflection:
While scientific discovery is a gift from God, the Bible’s main purpose remains to guide humanity into salvation and a relationship with Him through Jesus Christ.
We must therefore respect both realms: use science for understanding the natural world and use the Bible for knowing God’s heart and His will for our lives.
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What is the meaning of the cross?
The cross is a wooden structure, made by placing one beam across another, designed as an instrument of execution through a slow and painful death.
Unlike today, where many countries use methods such as hanging, shooting, or the electric chair for capital punishment, in ancient kingdoms, those guilty of severe crimes—such as murderers or traitors—were sentenced to death by being hung or nailed to a cross until they died. It was a cruel form of torture, where the victim could suffer for many hours, sometimes even up to two days, before finally dying (John 19:31-33).
In simple terms, the cross was a tool of death and shame. As the Bible says: “Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: ‘Cursed is everyone who is hung on a pole.'” (Galatians 3:13) NIV
However, for us who believe in Christ, the cross is no longer a symbol of shame but the greatest symbol of love, sacrifice, and redemption. Through the cross, Jesus Christ paid the price for our sins, offering us salvation and eternal life. As written in Romans 5:8: “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” NIV
The cross reminds us of the depth of God’s love. John 3:16 declares: “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” NIV
And through His death on the cross, Jesus gave us victory over sin and death. As 1 Peter 2:24 says: “He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.”
Therefore, the cross stands as the ultimate symbol of our redemption and the foundation of our faith. 1 Corinthians 1:18 reminds us: “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.”
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