Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question on ministers, “What for you are the qualities of a priest or pastor that would respond to the present situations?” I Timothy 3 and Titus 1 state the qualification of church leaders for the church age. The work of the ministry is described in Matthew 28:18–20, Acts 2:42–47, and Ephesians … Read More “What for you are the qualities of a priest or pastor that would respond to the present situations?” »
Thank you for the question on sermons, “What are the advantages and disadvantages of homilies or sermons?” Here are some thoughts on the advantages and disadvantages of sermons: A. The advantages of sermons. The pastor is theologically and biblically trained in the Scriptures. The pastor is able to explain and illustrate the Scriptures. The pastor is … Read More “What are the advantages and disadvantages of homilies or sermons?” »
Thank you for the question on miracles, “Can you be intellectually honest and tell me which biblical miracles you believe and why?” As an respondent, I am unsure how to interpret the tenor of the question as wanting to truly know what a Christian believe or to interpret the tenor of the question of the foolishness … Read More “Can you be intellectually honest and tell me which biblical miracles you believe and why?” »
Thank you for the question on extra-biblical books, “Was the Book of Enoch inspired by God in the same manner as the Old Testament even though it wasn’t included?” In the discovery of the Qumran Caves, there were many other writings/scrolls that the community used to comfort and to exhort themselves just as the early Christians … Read More “Was the Book of Enoch inspired by God in the same manner as the Old Testament even though it wasn’t included?” »
Thank you for the question on the church, “Why is it that the church remains unchanged from her birth in jerusalem at pentecost?” In the last two hundred years, the church has changed drastically both in doctrine and in church practices. The Greek Orthodox church has changed the least. The Catholic Church hasn’t changed much in … Read More “Why is it that the church remains unchanged from her birth in jerusalem at pentecost?” »
Thank you for the influence of the Bible on our modern society, “Does the Bible still possess the same influence in society that it once had?” As I read the Bible, the influence of the Bible will diminished because of the condition and increased hardness of man’s heart. The Apostle Paul wrote this in II Tim. … Read More “Does the Bible still possess the same influence in society that it once had?” »
Thank you for the question on biblical stories that can be made into rich, thought-provoking movies? There are many films and movies that are already made of Bible characters from Noah, Joseph, The Exodus, Esther, King David, Jesus, and The Tribulation. There are Bible study guides on nearly every subject/topics. What would be interesting to … Read More “What Bible stories could be made into rich, thought-provoking movies?” »
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 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 interpretation question, “Two well-known theologians study the exact same Bible passage and come to opposite conclusions on what it means. How do you decide which one is accurate?” The decision on the interpretation of a biblical text is not based on theological statements, commentaries, or even theologians and teachers. Believers are called … Read More “Two well-known theologians study the exact same Bible passage and come to opposite conclusions on what it means. How do you decide which one is accurate?” »