Answers to Christianity Questions
Read John 10:25-42. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 25 Jesus answered, “I did tell you, but you do not believe. The works I do in my Father’s name testify about me, 26 but you do not believe because you are not my sheep. 27 My … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 10:25-42” »
Thank you for the question on the posture of prayer, “Where is there any place in the holy scripture it was written before we pray that we must close our eyes?” Prayer is more of the posture of the heart than of the body. Jesus says this in Luke 18, “9 To some who were confident of … Read More “Question: Where is there any place in the holy scripture it was written before we pray that we must close our eyes?” »
Thank you for the age question on Joseph, “How old was Joseph, Israel’s son when his brothers sold him into Egypt?” Scripture does not state hold old was Joseph when his brothers sold him into Egypt. It would only be a conjecture. Here are some factors to consider in the age of Joseph: Genesis 17 says … Read More “Question: How old was Joseph, Israel’s son when his brothers sold him into Egypt?” »
Read John 10:19-24. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 19 The Jews who heard these words were again divided. 20 Many of them said, “He is demon-possessed and raving mad. Why listen to him?” 21 But others said, “These are not the sayings of a man … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 10:19-24” »
Thank you for the interpretative question on Genesis 4–11, “Is Genesis 4-11 the argument for or against capital punishment?” As one reads Genesis 4–11, the concept of “capital punishment” assumes a social order with a judge or ruler determining the guilt or innocence of a person. There would be the accuse and accuser with evidence brought … Read More “Question: Is Genesis 4-11 the argument for or against capital punishment?” »
Thank you for the comparative writing question between the Apostle Paul and Peter, “Why was Apostle Paul’s writing style very similar to Peter?” In answering this question, let’s define “writing style. Here is a general description of writing style: Writing styles would include the mechanical or technical aspects of writing, the voice of the writer’s … Read More “Question: Why was Apostle Paul’s writing style very similar to Peter?” »
Thank you for the theological question, “What will free will be like in the Great tribulation?” According to Revelation, humans will have very limited free will or free choice as the Antichrist will rule over and enforce the worship of the Beast. Revelation 13 says this, “Then I saw a second beast, coming out of the earth. … Read More “Question: What will free will be like in the Great tribulation?” »
Thank you for the question on the problems with the Church at Corinth, “After the apostle Paul had established the church at Corinth, he had to write them letters correcting some of their errors. In his first letter to the Corinthians, what was the first problem that they had which he felt obliged to address?” The … Read More “Question: After the apostle Paul had established the church at Corinth, he had to write them letters correcting some of their errors. In his first letter to the Corinthians, what was the first problem that they had which he felt obliged to address?” »
Thank you for the question on reading the Bible, “Why does no one understand the Bible? Is it because they don’t read it as it should be read from the middle?” If one wishes to read and understand the Bible, starting at the “middle” of the Bible would make it more confusing than helpful. I don’t … Read More “Question: Why does no one understand the Bible? Is it because they don’t read it as it should be read from the middle?” »
Thank you for the question on translations of the Bible, “Are the Bible translations and versions accidentally corrupted by translators and copyists from ancient manuscripts?” Since I have written on this topic on my website, the current translations and versions are based on the based compared and earliest manuscripts that we have today. Scholars have compared … Read More “Question: Are the Bible translations and versions accidentally corrupted by translators and copyists from ancient manuscripts?” »