Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the biblical question, “When Paul wrote 2 Timothy 2:15, what was considered to be the word of truth at that time?” Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration of the Scriptures at the time of writing the Second Epistle to Timothy: A. Saul of Tarsus as a Pharisee accepted the three fold division … Read More “Question: When Paul wrote 2 Timothy 2:15, what was considered to be the word of truth at that time?“ »
Thank you for the biblical question on Keturah, “How old was Keturah when she got married to Abraham?” The age of Keturah is uncertain, but it is likely that she was a mature woman. Abraham marries her after his wife, Sarah dies in Genesis 23. It is after Issac marries Rebekah that Abraham marries Keturah. Genesis … Read More “Question: How old was Keturah when she got married to Abraham?“ »
Thank you for the question on forgiveness and justice, “The Old Testament says an eye for an eye, the New Testament says someone hits you on the left side of the face and gives him the right side, so how is that? How does it balance out? If someone hurts your family and remains unrepentant and … Read More “Question: The Old Testament says an eye for an eye, the New Testament says someone hits you on the left side of the face and gives him the right side, so how is that? How does it balance out? If someone hurts your family and remains unrepentant and unpunished.“ »
Read John 20:3-10. Circle the word(s) that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 3 So Peter and the other disciple started for the tomb. 4 Both were running, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. 5 He bent over and looked in at the strips of … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 20:3-10” »
Thank you for the life lesson question, “What is the one thing you did not plan for when you got older?” One thing that I didn’t plan for was our health. When we are young, we think that we have decades of good health. Everyone of us plan to live to retirement and to enjoy retirement. … Read More “Question: What is the one thing you did not plan for when you got older?“ »
Thank you for the question on the books of the Bible, “In response to an earlier question of mine, someone stated that there are additional Bibles besides the 66 book and 73 book versions. I did not find this statement correct. Is it indeed?” The Protestant version of the Bible has 66 books while the Catholic … Read More “Question: In response to an earlier question of mine, someone stated that there are additional Bibles besides the 66 book and 73 book versions. I did not find this statement correct. Is it indeed?“ »
Thank you for the question on the wrath of God, “Isn’t God a bit too angry in the Old Testament for theologians to say that he loves us infinitely?” If I may suggest that one look at two biblical examples to see if God over-reacted in his anger against humans. A. The biblical narrative of the … Read More “Question: Isn’t God a bit too angry in the Old Testament for theologians to say that he loves us infinitely?“ »
I am sorry to hear that a friend of yours has a passing of her granddaughter. The grieve may be very deep depending on the relationship with her granddaughter and the circumstances of her passing. May I suggest this for your consideration: A. Reflect on your friendship with your friend. The closeness of your friendship … Read More “Question: My friend lost a grandmother, what can I do for her?” »
Read John 20:1-2. Circle the word(s) that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 1Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. 2 So she came running to Simon Peter and the … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 20:1-2” »
Thank you for the question about Genesis 1:20, “In Genesis ” God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven” is this a Biblical version of evolution?” In sharing my response to the question, the question is … Read More “Question: In Genesis ” God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven” is this a Biblical version of evolution?“ »