Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question on Bible reading, “Is it a sin to not read the Bible every day?” It is not a sin to forget or at times neglect to read and mediate on the Scriptures. Just as our body needs physical food every day, so we also need spiritual food every day. Jesus says … Read More “Question: Is it a sin to not read the Bible every day?” »
Thank you for the comparative question, “Who was stronger, Samson or Joseph?” For a short answer, Samson was physically stronger as he was able to defeat the Philistines, while Jospeh was morally stronger as he was able to withstand temptation. Brute strength is not enough. A person’s moral character is more important than muscles. It was … Read More “Question: Who was stronger, Samson or Joseph?” »
Thank you for the question on the effects of neglecting the dietary laws of the Old Testament, “What sort of “punishment” awaits those who violate the dietary laws of the Old Testament?” In our modern health-conscious world, we know that many of the dietary laws given to the nation of Israel was for their good. God … Read More “Question: What sort of “punishment” awaits those who violate the dietary laws of the Old Testament?” »
Thank you for your question on receiving income, “My parents pay me to watch my little brother when they’re away. In a biblical sense, is it wrong for me to profit off of this?” Congratulations. This means that your parents trust you more than most babysitters. It is a great honor to be entrusted with the … Read More “Question: My parents pay me to watch my little brother when they’re away. In a biblical sense, is it wrong for me to profit off of this?” »
Read John 10:11-18. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 11 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. 12 The hired hand is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 10:11-18” »
Read John 10:7-10. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 7 Therefore Jesus said again, “Very truly I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. 8 All who have come before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep have not listened to them. 9 … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 10:7-10” »
Thank you for the application question on Leviticus 20:13, “Who gets mad when they read Leviticus 20:13? Who are the first people who say, ‘God is not right’?” I do not get mad when I read Leviticus 20:13 nor do I say that God is not right. It is understandable that there will be individuals who … Read More “Question: Who gets mad when they read Leviticus 20:13? Who are the first people who say, ‘God is not right’?” »
Thank you for the question on Leviticus 24:17, “When you read Leviticus 24:17, who comes to your mind immediately without a second thought?” The person who thinks without a second thought is unwise. One must read the whole context and not one verse otherwise one would misinterpret the text. Leviticus 24:17 says this, “17 “‘Anyone who … Read More “Question: When you read Leviticus 24:17, who comes to your mind immediately without a second thought?” »
Thank you for the question on acceptance, “How come God doesn’t like ugly? Is that really in the Bible? What does it mean and is it in a literal or parable sense?” Without knowing what Bible verse or inferences of the Bible that God doesn’t like ugly, I can’t comment on a particular verse that you … Read More “Question: How come God doesn’t like ugly? Is that really in the Bible? What does it mean and is it in a literal or parable sense?” »
Thank you for the question on canonicity and Bible study, “How does an awareness of development of the Canon impact our approach to studying the Bible?” Here are two thoughts on Canonicity and Bible Study: A. If a person holds to the view that the Canon was a late development by men, then there is no … Read More “Question: Thank you for the question on canonicity and Bible study, “How does an awareness of development of the Canon impact our approach to studying the Bible?”” »