Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question on “smiting.” The term, smiting, used in the KJV refers to the destruction of life as in killing in warfare. Rarely in our modern English that term is used. The Scriptures records that God intervened into human history in aiding his people. As a Christian, I believe God does care … Read More “What does smiting refer to in the Old Testament? Did God hit people with lightning bolts?” »
Thank you for the question, “Are the lifespans in scripture neither factual nor metaphorical? If one does not accept that the lifespans in Genesis as factual or metaphorical, then one as implying by that question that it is a fable. It’s not just that the lifespans of humans that is in question, but the persons and … Read More “Are the lifespans in scripture neither factual nor metaphorical?” »
Thank you for the biblical question, “What does it that faith comes by hearing (Romans 10:17)?” In Romans 10, the Apostle Paul explains how a person comes to faith in Jesus Christ. Someone needs to proclaim the message of salvation. Without that knowledge and understanding, that person is not able to call on the name … Read More “What does it mean that faith comes by hearing (Romans 10:17)?” »
Thank you for your question. For one’s consideration, there are some Biblical implications on the state of Enoch and Elijah: A. Prior to the resurrection of Jesus, Jesus stated that flesh and blood can’t inherit the kingdom of God. Thus the physical body could not be in the presence of God. B. Prior to the … Read More “There is no way to prove that Enoch and Elijah died, so given the scripture verses that refer to them, we assume they were translated. Should I disregard the Amsterdam apparitions and assume that Mary was not assumed to Heaven?” »
Thank you for the question, “What ails the evangelical church/world?” Here are some thoughts on what ails the Evangelical church: A. The failure to address the social issues of today from a Biblical perspective. There isn’t one unified answer on social issues which leaves Evangelicals divided. B. The failure to address modern criticism and apologetic … Read More “What ails the evangelical church/ world?” »
Thank you for the question on the character of God, “How come God repented (Exodus 32:14 KJV) if he doesn’t repent (Numbers 23:19 KJV)?” As one reads any literature, including the Scriptures, the meaning of a word and the context will aid in understanding a particular word choice. The KJV uses the term, repented while the … Read More “How come God repented (Exodus 32:14 KJV) if he doesn’t repent (Numbers 23:19 KJV)?” »
Thank you for the question on the preservation of the Scriptures, “How have biblical texts survived for millennia with little meaning lost through interpretations and translations?” There are copying errors of the Old and New Testaments. For a Christian to deny that there are any copying errors is dishonest nor for atheists to say that the … Read More “How have biblical texts survived for millennia with little meaning lost through interpretations and translations?” »
Thank you for the question on preaching, “Can I become a well-known and profitable preacher simply through home schooling?” In our Western Culture, it is unlikely that a home schooled person can become well-known and profitable preacher. If one is referring to being home schooled through high school, that is acceptable. If one thinks that … Read More “Can I become a well-known and profitable preacher simply through home schooling?” »
Thank you for the question, “Why was Samson called a Nazarene?” Samson was a Nazirite, not a Nazarene. The difference is that a Nazirite is a certain procedure that an Israelite follows as a vow or service to God while a Nazarene is a city of whom a person is born in or associate with. Judges … Read More “Why was Samson called a Nazarene?” »
Thank you for the question on the relationship between God and Moses, “And in Exodus we learn that “the Lord would speak to Moses, face to face, as one speaks to a friend” (Exodus 33:11). God also said of Moses, “I am pleased with you and I know you by name” (Exodus 33:17). How did God … Read More “And in Exodus we learn that “the Lord would speak to Moses, face to face, as one speaks to a friend” (Exodus 33:11). God also said of Moses, “I am pleased with you and I know you by name” (Exodus 33:17). How did God and Moses get so close?” »