Question of the Week: Did Abraham have just one son?

 

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In this issue . . . Q&A: Did Abraham have just one son? Video On Demand: Does Biology Make Sense Without Darwin? Ken's Blog News to Note Quick Look Answers ... with Ken Ham After Eden Network with Us! Q: Did Abraham have just one son? A: Some have said the Bible must be in error when Abraham was told to sacrifice his son, because Scripture says it was his only son, Isaac, but that could not be true because of Isaac's older brother, Ishmael. However, Hebrews 11:17 qualifies the "only son" concept for us. Isaac was the only begotten (i.e., unique, special) son of Abraham. Isaac was indeed unique and special in that he was the promised son through whom Jesus Christ, the Messiah, would come. Similarly, Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of God, even though others are called the sons of God (such as Adam in Luke 3:38 and Christians in Galatians 3:26). Jesus is the only unique and special Son of God—God who became a man. Additionally, the Hebrew word for "only" doesn't mean exactly what our English translation often conveys. Continue reading to find out more as Bodie Hodge (AiG–U.S.) describes his discussion with a skeptic about this topic and its biblical solution. News to Note Quick Look Mimicry puzzle: How good is good enough? Walking up the evolutionary tree: Are we human because we learned to walk on our own two feet . . . or do we walk upright because we're human? Teaching the controversy: Academic freedom to "teach the controversy" in Tennessee awaits the governor's signature. Pain in childbirth: Understanding the answer in Genesis 3:16 . . . Prehistoric proteins rise again: Are resurrected proteins the death knell of irreducible complexity? And Don't Miss . . . Answers ... with Ken Ham radio program Heaven and earth—is that the whole universe? Needed—more missionaries in America! There are no gaps—in all those begats! Days or years—what's the difference? The majority—are they always right? After Eden Network with Us! Answers in Genesis Answers in Genesis Creation Museum Creation Museum Ark Encounter Ark Encounter Answers Magazine   Note: Facebook and Twitter are both social networking sites with user-contributed content. Children should not visit the sites without parental supervision.  Free app for iPhone / iPod Touch / iPad	This Week . . . Feedback: Jephthah's Vow (Mar 30) Commentary on the Intelligent Design Movement (Mar 29) Numerical Simulations of Three Nor'easters with a Warm Atlantic Ocean (Mar 28) Letter from Ken, March 2012 (Mar 26) Spring Answers magazine sneak peek: Lesser Yellow-Headed Vulture (25) Video On Demand Does Biology Make Sense Without Darwin? Part 2 Watch Video Ken's Blog Dig Dinosaurs with Buddy What's the Least You Can Believe? Superior—Presented Like No Other Previous entries Prayer Requests Visit our prayer site to keep track of and pray for current ministry needs. Resources New Answers Book 1 - eBook Science Confirms The Bible Does Biology Make Sense Without Darwin? More current bestsellers Job Opportunities Business Information Analyst Evening Housekeeping Associate Food Service Support Staff (Part Time) Lead/Evening Housekeeping Associate Security Console Operator See seasonal jobs VBS 2012
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