Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question on Adam and Eve, “What is the deep meaning of Adam and Eve eating the fruit of knowledge?” Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration of the broader or deeper meaning of Adam and Eve eating the forbidden fruit: A. When Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit, they lost their … Read More “What is the deep meaning of Adam and Eve eating the fruit of knowledge?” »
Thank you for the question on New Testament and New Covenant, “Is there a difference between the New Testament and the New Covenant? If so, when did the New Covenant become effective?” For individuals who are not familiar with biblical or Christian words, terms like New Testament and New Covenant can be confusing. Here are some … Read More “Is there a difference between the New Testament and the New Covenant? If so, when did the New Covenant become effective?” »
Read John 4:4-6. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 4 Now he had to go through Samaria. 5 So he came to a town in Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground Jacob had given to his son Joseph. 6 Jacob’s well was there, and Jesus, tired as he was … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 4:4-6” »
Thank you for the question of identity for Naboth’s vineyard, “What king orchestrated the stoning of Naboth simply because he wanted ownership of his vineyard (1 Kings 21:1-16)?” As one reads I Kings 21:1–16, the answer is given in the text. The text states that King Ahab wanted to buy even give an exchange of property … Read More “What king orchestrated the stoning of Naboth simply because he wanted ownership of his vineyard (1 Kings 21:1-16)?” »
Thank you for the theological question for Premillennialists, “Do eschatological futurists (premillennialist) think the only test from God they need to worry about is a mark of the beast?” Premillennialists believe that Christians will be rapture by the return of Jesus before the Great Tribulation begins. They will return with Jesus at the end of the … Read More “Do eschatological futurists (premillennialist) think the only test from God they need to worry about is a mark of the beast?” »
Thank you for the question on Isaac’s blessing on Jacob, “Even after Isaac realized that Jacob had obtained his blessing through deceit, it remained valid. Why did Isaac not revoke the blessing? Was that not an option? Why not?” Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration why Isaac didn’t revoke the blessings: Isaac heard or knew … Read More “Even after Isaac realized that Jacob had obtained his blessing through deceit, it remained valid. Why did Isaac not revoke the blessing? Was that not an option? Why not?”” »
Thank you for the question on the reference of “birds” in the Bible, “When is the first time “birds” are mentioned in the Bible in the King James Version?” If the question refers to a generic references to wing creatures, then Genesis 1:27 is the first reference to “birds”. The creation of winged fowl would have … Read More “When is the first time “birds” are mentioned in the Bible in the King James Version?” »
Thank you for the question on the uniqueness of the Bible, “Can we believe the Bible? What is special about this millenary book?” Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration about the uniqueness of the Bible: The description of the reformatting of the is similar to our modern understanding of earth. The evolutionary process of lower … Read More “Can we believe the Bible? What is special about this millenary book?” »
Thank you for the question, “What makes the Bible so real that people can’t ignore it?” People have ignored the Bible but the reasons for ignoring are different from person to person. There are also other people who believe the Bible is so real because it meant a need in their lives. Thus it depends on … Read More “What makes the Bible so real that people can’t ignore it?” »
Thank you for the question on James 2:14, “If good works are not required for salvation, why does the Bible say faith without works is dead in James 2:14?” If a person states that s/he believes something, there must be some action that stems from one’s declaration. If there isn’t any action, then it is a … Read More “If good works are not required for salvation, why does the Bible say faith without works is dead in James 2:14?” »