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What is the greatest distance that can be measured directly by astronomers using triangulation?
What is the greatest distance that can be measured directly by astronomers using triangulation?
What type of stars are especially related to the assumptions about the frequency of their pulsations and brightness?
What type of stars are especially related to the assumptions about the frequency of their pulsations and brightness?
What is the distance light travels in a year moving at a speed of over 186,000 miles per second called?
What is the distance light travels in a year moving at a speed of over 186,000 miles per second called?
What do the red shifts associated with distant galaxies involve?
What do the red shifts associated with distant galaxies involve?
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What did P. Moon and D.E. Spencer's study indicate about light from an infinitely distant source?
What did P. Moon and D.E. Spencer's study indicate about light from an infinitely distant source?
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What did Barry Setterfield observe about the velocity of light?
What did Barry Setterfield observe about the velocity of light?
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Why do most astronomers reject the idea of light traveling in curved space?
Why do most astronomers reject the idea of light traveling in curved space?
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What is the suggested reason for stars needing to be visible on Earth soon after Adam and Eve's creation?
What is the suggested reason for stars needing to be visible on Earth soon after Adam and Eve's creation?
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What did the study by P. Moon and D.E. Spencer indicate about the time light takes to reach Earth from an infinitely distant source?
What did the study by P. Moon and D.E. Spencer indicate about the time light takes to reach Earth from an infinitely distant source?
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Why do few astronomers accept the analysis of the decreasing velocity of light?
Why do few astronomers accept the analysis of the decreasing velocity of light?
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What is the paradox related to stars in the context of a young universe?
What is the paradox related to stars in the context of a young universe?
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What is the proposed resolution to the objection against the biblical teaching of recent creation?
What is the proposed resolution to the objection against the biblical teaching of recent creation?
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Why do most astronomers reject the possibility of light traveling in curved space?
Why do most astronomers reject the possibility of light traveling in curved space?
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What do some astronomers suggest about the velocity of light since its creation?
What do some astronomers suggest about the velocity of light since its creation?
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What is the objection against the concept of the universe appearing 'old'?
What is the objection against the concept of the universe appearing 'old'?
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Why do most astronomers reject the idea of light traveling in curved space?
Why do most astronomers reject the idea of light traveling in curved space?
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What is Dr. Russell Humphreys' book 'Starlight and Time' known for?
What is Dr. Russell Humphreys' book 'Starlight and Time' known for?
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What is the significance of the long day in the tenth chapter of Joshua, as per the text?
What is the significance of the long day in the tenth chapter of Joshua, as per the text?
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What supports the account of the long day in the tenth chapter of Joshua, as mentioned in the text?
What supports the account of the long day in the tenth chapter of Joshua, as mentioned in the text?
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What other astronomical miracles are recorded in the Bible, according to the text?
What other astronomical miracles are recorded in the Bible, according to the text?
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What is the significance of the constellations referenced in the Bible, as per the text?
What is the significance of the constellations referenced in the Bible, as per the text?
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What does the text imply about the star of Bethlehem?
What does the text imply about the star of Bethlehem?
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What role do stars have in respect to the earth, as mentioned in the text?
What role do stars have in respect to the earth, as mentioned in the text?
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What is the implication of the inclusion of constellations in the Bible, as per the text?
What is the implication of the inclusion of constellations in the Bible, as per the text?
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What do the constellations such as Arcturus, Orion, Pleiades, and the crooked serpent imply, according to the text?
What do the constellations such as Arcturus, Orion, Pleiades, and the crooked serpent imply, according to the text?
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What does the consistency of constellations in ancient and modern times suggest, according to the text?
What does the consistency of constellations in ancient and modern times suggest, according to the text?
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What does the Bible unequivocally condemn in relation to the stars and constellations?
What does the Bible unequivocally condemn in relation to the stars and constellations?
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What is the Hebrew word used for 'sign' in the context of the heavenly bodies?
What is the Hebrew word used for 'sign' in the context of the heavenly bodies?
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What is one of the intended purposes of the heavenly bodies as per the text?
What is one of the intended purposes of the heavenly bodies as per the text?
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What does the Bible's explicit references to constellations and imagery drawn from them suggest?
What does the Bible's explicit references to constellations and imagery drawn from them suggest?
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What does the phrase 'the host of heaven' in the Scriptures refer to?
What does the phrase 'the host of heaven' in the Scriptures refer to?
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What does the close correspondence of meanings between stars and angels in the Bible suggest?
What does the close correspondence of meanings between stars and angels in the Bible suggest?
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What do fallen angels, or demons, seek to do according to the text?
What do fallen angels, or demons, seek to do according to the text?
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What has exercised a great hold over the minds and lives of people through the ages according to the text?
What has exercised a great hold over the minds and lives of people through the ages according to the text?
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What did the association of corruptible beings with the stars lead to according to the text?
What did the association of corruptible beings with the stars lead to according to the text?
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Who rebelled against God and led a third of the angels with him in his rebellion according to the text?
Who rebelled against God and led a third of the angels with him in his rebellion according to the text?
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What does the New Testament emphasize about angels according to the text?
What does the New Testament emphasize about angels according to the text?
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What does the Bible frequently rebuke according to the text?
What does the Bible frequently rebuke according to the text?
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What does the imagery of the conflict between the serpent and the seed of the woman in the Bible seem to be depicted in according to the text?
What does the imagery of the conflict between the serpent and the seed of the woman in the Bible seem to be depicted in according to the text?
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What does the Bible frequently associate stars with according to the text?
What does the Bible frequently associate stars with according to the text?
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Study Notes
The Bible and the Constellations
- The Bible contains explicit references to constellations and imagery drawn from them, suggesting a divine origin for the constellations and their associated figures.
- The practice of astrology based on these phenomena is sharply rebuked in the Bible, emphasizing the impotence of astrologers to understand God's ways.
- The phrase "the host of heaven" in the Scriptures is used interchangeably to refer to both the angelic hosts and the starry hosts, indicating the close association between stars and angels in ancient worship.
- The close correspondence of meanings between stars and angels suggests that the realm of the stars is the realm of the angels, both being said to be innumerable.
- The fallen angels, or demons, seek to usurp the worship due to God alone and persuade men to worship the creature more than the Creator, constituting "spiritual wickedness in high places."
- Astrology has exercised a great hold over the minds and lives of people through the ages due to the influence of not just physical stars, but also powerful spirits identified with the stars.
- The association of corruptible beings with the stars led to the formation of idols on earth, often energized by evil spirits, creating a complex system of astrology, pantheism, polytheism, idolatry, animism, and spiritism.
- Satan, the highest of all angels, rebelled against God and led a third of the angels with him in his rebellion, forming the "angels," "principalities," and "powers" who seek to estrange men from God.
- The New Testament condemns the worship of angels, emphasizing that angels were created as "ministering spirits," not "gods."
- The Bible rebukes the worship of "the host of heaven," which was associated with stars and angels, and was a common practice in ancient nations.
- The imagery of the conflict between the serpent and the seed of the woman in the Bible seems to be depicted in a number of constellations, suggesting a symbolic significance to the constellations.
- The Bible frequently associates stars and angels, with the "stars of heaven" in Revelation identified as the "angels," indicating a close correspondence between the realm of the stars and the realm of the angels.
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Explore the fascinating relationship between the Bible and the constellations in this quiz. Uncover the explicit references to constellations in the Scriptures, the sharp rebuke of astrology, and the close association between stars and angels in ancient worship. Delve into the symbolic significance of constellations and their portrayal of the conflict between good and evil.
