September 10, 2026 – Josh Banks Ministry Blog

Why Doesn’t God Just Destroy The Devil to End The Problem of Evil in Our World?

By joshbanks September 10, 2026Bible QuestionsNo Comments

Because all of God actions unfold in accordance with a “divine timetable” (Ecc 3:1, 11). Throughout Scripture, God is never portrayed as reacting impulsively to events. Rather, He works according…

Did God Cause Noah’s Flood?

By joshbanks September 10, 2026Bible QuestionsNo Comments

The character and nature of God often need to be defended, whenever the subject of the Flood is discussed. The defence of God's character is known as a "theodicy." Theodicy,…

How Many Animals Were On Noah’s Ark? (Gen 6:19-20)

By joshbanks September 10, 2026Bible QuestionsNo Comments

There is a view that only domesticated animals (e.g. cattle, sheep etc) were taken by Noah on the ark, while wild animals (e.g. lions, bears etc) were left behind. This…

On What Day Did God Create The Angels?

By joshbanks September 10, 2026Bible QuestionsNo Comments

Creation did not only comprise the physical/seen realm, but also the spiritual/unseen realm. That is, while God made the natural world in Genesis 1, He formed the spiritual realm simultaneously.…

The Nine Gifts of the Holy Spirit (1 Corin 12:1-11) III

By joshbanks September 10, 2026ArticlesNo Comments

Paul’s 1 Corinthians 12-14 was necessary because the Church at Corinth had convoluted the purpose of spiritual gifts. To them, the gifts became, not divine tools to bless and edify,…