Answers to Christianity Questions
The quotation of Scripture or a theological statement is not to be preface with the words, “I think,…” It is a statement. If one is uncertain as to where a verse is located in a particular chapter or verse in the Bible, the preface of I think is to a manner that the pastor may … Read More “Why do you think that no pastor of a church should quote scripture, theology, or doctrine with the words “I think”?” »
Thank you for the question about life, “When does God give life in the Bible?” God is the Creator of life and the author of life. Since the question deals with when or the timing of life, I am assuming the question is asking about human life. Each person is a physical being as well as … Read More “When does God give life in the Bible?” »
Thank you for the question on parental authority, “My parents make me go to church but I’m an atheists. What do I do? I’ve told them I don’t want to go but they make me. I’m 14.” You are not alone as many or most teenagers want their own independence and choices. Every teenager has rules … Read More “My parents make me go to church but I’m an atheist. What do I do? I’ve told them I don’t want to go but they make me. I’m 14.” »
Thank you for the personal application question, “What is your favorite Bible passage, and why?” One of my most favorite Bible passage is Psalm 23. A little over 20 years ago, my wife suffered a hemorrhagic stroke while I was in ministry. As a pastor, I have read Psalm 23 many times in funerals. The reality … Read More “What is your favorite Bible passage, and why?” »
Thank you for the question about Apostle Paul and Jesus, “How do you feel about people who say Christianity was created by Paul and Jesus had no intentions of us worshiping him as God?” The individuals who believe that Paul created Christianity and Jesus had no intention of his followers to worship him as God are … Read More “How do you feel about people who say Christianity was created by Paul and Jesus had no intentions of us worshiping him as God?” »
Thank you for the question, “What are mnemonic techniques for memorizing the Bible?” The memorization of Scripture is wonderful and being able to recite verses or passages to oneself or to others is admirable. If one wants to use mnemonic techniques, I recommend looking at this website for the nine methods that helps in memorization: https://sarconline.sdes.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2017/07/9_Types_of_Mnemonics_NF1.pdf The … Read More “What are mnemonic techniques for memorizing the Bible?” »
Thank you for the question on success, “How often is success achieved?” Success is achieved every day of the week, 365 days a year. If one has goals and even no “goals”, the effort given to complete a certain task or activity would be considered as success. If one’s goal is to get up at 6:00 … Read More “How often is success achieved?” »
Thank you for the question on generational behavior, “It runs in the blood”. How can this be explained from a scriptural standpoint?” Deuteronomy 6 provides us insight on how beliefs and practices are passed on from one generation to the next generation. The beliefs and practices can be good values and practices as well as immoral … Read More ““It runs in the blood”. How can this be explained from a scriptural standpoint?” »
Thank you for the question, “Which Bible character had repented his sins?” The most famous Bible character who repented of his sins is King David. This is found in II Samuel 11. The sins of King David are as follows: Coveting another man’s wife, Bathsheba Committing adultery with another man’s wife even though his servant told … Read More “Which Bible character had repented his sins?” »
Thank you for the question, “How do I disprove the Bible to friends?” It baffles me to think of a person who wants to disprove the Bible to one’s friends. One may interpret that as “stabbing someone in the back.” I don’t mean literally. A true friend would do that such a thing. A friend respects … Read More “How do I disprove the Bible to friends?” »