Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question for Biblical metaphor for the devil, “What is a metaphor for the devil in the Bible?” As I am thinking through in my mind about the descriptions of the devil, there is only one metaphor that I can think of and that is possible the usage of the serpent. Even in … Read More “What is a metaphor for the devil in the Bible?” »
Thank you for the question on the origin of psychics, “If the Bible condemns psychics and its various forms, why are psychics borned in this world?” I do not believe that psychics are born into this world but rather that person has allowed an evil spirit to influence or possess that person. God made humans in … Read More “If the Bible condemns psychics and its various forms, why are psychics borned in this world?” »
Thank you for the question on word choice on “prepare” or “create”, “I’m reading Young’s Literal Translation of the Bible and in Genesis he uses ‘prepare’ instead of ‘create’ or ‘made’ like other versions. Say you were trying to translate the Bible, would you use ‘prepare’ or the usual ‘create’?” The translation of a word is … Read More “I’m reading Young’s Literal Translation of the Bible and in Genesis he uses ‘prepare’ instead of ‘create’ or ‘made’ like other versions. Say you were trying to translate the Bible, would you use ‘prepare’ or the usual ‘create’?” »
Thank you for the question on preaching style, “Why are some pastors very personal while they preach, bur very different in person?” Here might be some reasons why a pastor preached in a personal style and behaves in a impersonal style with others: A. The pastor wants to touch the emotional aspect of the worshipers without … Read More “Why are some pastors very personal when they preach, but very different in person?” »
Thank you for the question on the Torah and the Talmud, “Why do some people accept the possibility that the written Torah is the word of the Creator, but not the Talmud? Don’t they realize the thousands of contradictions/ ambiguities that exist in the plain reading of the verses, without the Talmud? The Talmud is a … Read More “Why do some people accept the possibility that the written Torah is the word of the Creator, but not the Talmud? Don’t they realize the thousands of contradictions/ ambiguities that exist in the plain reading of the verses, without the Talmud?” »
Thank you for the question, “What is your biblical message of the day?” As I have been reading through the Major Prophets, the Spirit of God impress on me on true worship and false worship. God used the word that the worshipers were trampling into his courts. They performed the require rituals but their hearts … Read More “What is your biblical message of the day?” »
Thank you for the question on eternity with unhappy relationship, “I dislike my parents. Will I spend eternity with them?” A thought for our consideration is that our perception of family and friends become clearer in eternity. Most children and even parents truly do not speak to each other. They just know the rules but … Read More “I dislike my parents. Will I spend eternity with them?” »
Thank you for the question on the Greek word, aiteo, “Does the Greek word aiteo, as used in the Bible, generally indicate an inferior asking a superior?” According to Expository Dictionary of New Testament words by Vine, there are two Greek words that I would like to emphasize that refers to ask. There are other verbs … Read More “Does the Greek word aiteo, as used in the Bible, generally indicate an inferior asking a superior?” »
Thank you for the question on the historicity of the Bible, “What proof is there that biblical myths are actually part of the historical record?” As one ponders this question, it depends on what time frame from which one is asking that question. For example if one was asking that question in the 15th or 16th … Read More “What proof is there that biblical myths are actually part of the historical record?” »
Thank you for the question on which Bible verse astonishes you. The Bible verses that astonishes me as I am reading the Bible is found in Jeremiah. Jeremiah 14 says this, “11 Then the LORD said to me, “Do not pray for the well-being of this people. 12 Although they fast, I will not listen to … Read More “Which Bible verse astounds you?” »