Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the interpretative question, “Why is the Bible all about telling people how they’re supposed to be?” If I may make an analogy, the Bible is like the Driver’s Manual for those who wish to drive a car. We would not imagine giving someone a key to car who hasn’t read and pass the … Read More “Question: Why is the Bible all about telling people how they’re supposed to be?“ »
Thank you for the question on textual criticism, “Have any possible explanations been put forward as to why the early redactors of the Hebrew Bible didn’t do more to make it consistent?” As I read the question, one has to define the distinction between copyists and redactors. Copyists are not redactors. Whether in the Old Testament … Read More “Question: Have any possible explanations been put forward as to why the early redactors of the Hebrew Bible didn’t do more to make it consistent?“ »
Thank you for the interpretative question on Mark 16:8 and the other gospels, “How can you reconcile the ending of Mark’s gospel (vs8) where the women did not tell anyone about the empty tomb with the accounts in the other three gospels all have the women telling the disciple about finding the empty tomb?” The reconciliation … Read More “Question: How can you reconcile the ending of Mark’s gospel (vs8) where the women did not tell anyone about the empty tomb with the accounts in the other three gospels all have the women telling the disciple about finding the empty tomb?“ »
Thank you for the question on the Bible, “What scripture do you question in the Bible, and why?” As a Christian, I wish the Bible would provide greater details for my understanding. It is not that I have doubts about the Bible. I believe it is the Word of God. As I read Genesis 1:3–4, I … Read More “Question: What scripture do you question in the Bible, and why?“ »
Thank you for the interpretative and application question, “Why do Jehovah’s Witnesses interpret “marry only in the Lord” to mean only a “Jehovah’s Witness” thus dooming sisters to being single for life due to the ratio when they could otherwise find a Christian husband?” Although I am not a Jehovah’s Witness, may I suggest a reason … Read More “Question: Why do Jehovah’s Witnesses interpret “marry only in the Lord” to mean only a “Jehovah’s Witness” thus dooming sisters to being single for life due to the ratio when they could otherwise find a Christian husband?“ »
Thank you for the biblical question, “Jacob had two wives who were sisters, Leah and Rachel, as per Genesis 29:15-30. What was the name of their father who had Jacob work for him for a total of fourteen years to gain permission to marry both?” Genesis 29 gives the answer to who is the father of … Read More “Question: Jacob had two wives who were sisters, Leah and Rachel, as per Genesis 29:15-30. What was the name of their father who had Jacob work for him for a total of fourteen years to gain permission to marry both?“ »
Thank you for the theological question on Romans 9:5, “Do Trinitarians and Binitarians think Paul changed his teaching regarding Jesus (Rom 9:5)?” If I may cite the broader context in answering one’s question, “I speak the truth in Christ—I am not lying, my conscience confirms it through the Holy Spirit— 2 I have great sorrow and unceasing … Read More “Question: Do Trinitarians and Binitarians think Paul changed his teaching regarding Jesus (Rom 9:5)?” »
Thank you for the question on teaching the Bible in public schools, “For over two thousand years King Solomon’s Proverbs has been the most copied, quoted, and read book in the world on the subjects of knowledge, understanding, and wisdom. Why is it not taught in our schools?” Here are some thoughts as to why the … Read More “Question: For over two thousand years King Solomon’s Proverbs has been the most copied, quoted, and read book in the world on the subjects of knowledge, understanding, and wisdom. Why is it not taught in our schools?” »
Thank you for the application question on Lamentations, “How does Lamentations teach God’s people to respond when we’re being disciplined by God for sin?” Sadly, God’s people don’t think too much of sin. It’s not a big deal or it doesn’t matter at all. We have become callous to sin. In fact, we don’t see it … Read More “Question: How does Lamentations teach God’s people to respond when we’re being disciplined by God for sin?” »
Read John 19:7-11. Circle the word(s) that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 7 The Jewish leaders insisted, “We have a law, and according to that law he must die, because he claimed to be the Son of God.” 8 When Pilate heard this, he was even more afraid, 9 … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 19:7-11” »