Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question on the Magi, “Why do the 3 Magi show up in so many manger scenes?” The primary reason for three Magi coming to see Jesus at a home is because of the three gifts that were given to him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Each magi presenting one gift to the newly … Read More “Why do the 3 Magi show up in so many manger scenes?” »
Thank you for the question on Evangelical teachings, “Do evangelical teachings follow the Bible?” Evangelical teachings do seek to interpret the Scriptures in a historical, grammatical, and literal method. In other words, it seeks to understand the Biblical text in the normal, plain sense as one reads the text. There are Biblical and doctrinal differences within … Read More “Do evangelical teachings follow the Bible?” »
Thank you for the Biblical interpretation question, “Does Isaiah 66:15-18 say we have to keep the food and incense laws?” As a Christian, my answer is a controversial one. For one’s consideration, my thinking at this point is that the Israelites will be offering sacrifices and obeying the Law in the Kingdom of God. Ezekiel 40–47 … Read More “Does Isaiah 66:15-18 say we have to keep the food and incense laws?” »
Thank you for the question on Christopher Hitchens’ video on Christianity, “Is it possible to have faith in Christianity after watching this video of Christopher Hitchens?” I have watched the video and I am still a Christian. To be fair and balance one should watch a debate between a Christian apologists and Atheists to hear and … Read More “Is it possible to have faith in Christianity after watching this video of Christopher Hitchens?” »
Thank you for the question on furthering or earning a second degree in theology, “How are the prospects of taking theology as a second degree?” The prospect for someone to earn a MA, M’Div, or Ph’d in Bible or theology is readily offered by seminaries to the public. The critical questions are two fold: Why does … Read More “How are the prospects of taking theology as a second degree?” »
Thank you for question on the differences between a Christian and a Believer “What are the differences between a Christian and a Believer?” Normally, the term, Christian, and Believer would be synonymous or interchangeable words. Within the Christian community, there is no differences within the Christian community, but not necessarily in our culture. For one’s consideration, … Read More “What are the differences between a Christian and a Believer?” »
Thank you for the interpretative question on the Messianic Temple from Zechariah, “Did Zechariah prophecied in the Tanakh that when the kingdom of Yahweh arises, there will be a temple where sacrifices will be performed?” As one reads Zechariah, there is the question whether there will be a Temple when the Messiah reigns. Zechariah was written … Read More “Did Zechariah prophecied in the Tanakh that when the kingdom of Yahweh arises, there will be a temple where sacrifices will be performed?” »
Thank you for the question on David cutting off Goliath’s head, “Why did David cut off Goliath’s head?” David cut off Goliath’s head to show that the Philistine’s champion is truly dead. The Scriptures record that David stated that he will cut off the head of the Philistine’s champion head. I Samuel says this, “David said to … Read More “Why did David cut off Goliath’s head?” »
Thank you for the question about etiological motifs in Genesis 1–11, “Do you agree or disagree about H. Gunkel proposed that the author of Genesis 1-11 contains some etiological motifs and Genesis 1 explains the origins of Sabbath? How would you discuss as much as you can?” One can agree with H. Gunkel that there is … Read More “Do you agree or disagree about H. Gunkel proposed that the author of Genesis 1-11 contains some etiological motifs and Genesis 1 explains the origins of Sabbath? How would you discuss as much as you can?” »
Thank you for the question on formation of the sun and earth, “Are Bible critics wrong when they criticize the fact that earth formed before the sun?” If I may added to the discussion since other respondents have answered the question. A. The age of the Universe and the Earth. Bible scholars debate on the interpretation … Read More “Are Bible critics wrong when they criticize the fact that earth formed before the sun?” »