Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question on the foundation of gender, “What does the Bible say is the foundation of gender?” The word, gender, refers to the sex of the animal or human being. The designation of gender of male or female is to describe the reproductivity of its own kind. The Bible implies that the Creator … Read More “Question: What does the Bible say is the foundation of gender?” »
Thank you for the question on the foundation of love, “What does the Bible say is the foundation of love?” The foundation of love is based on the character/attribute of God himself. Among the various aspects of God’s character is love which includes grace and mercy. I John 4 says this about the love of God: “7 … Read More “Question: What does the Bible say is the foundation of love?” »
Thank you for the question on the purpose of the Bible, “Is the purpose of the Bible to explain how the creation, fall, and redemption will ultimately culminate in a new creation?” The ultimate purpose of the Bible is to reveal the glorious presence and magnificent essence of God through his creation of the Universe. The … Read More “Question: Is the purpose of the Bible to explain how the creation, fall, and redemption will ultimately culminate in a new creation?” »
Thank you for the question on Will Smith and the Oscar award. If Will Smith’s wife went up to the stage and slap Chris Rock, would the media applaud or be appalled at her action? I believe that most women in general would applaud her action. Making a “joke” about someone’s wife is inappropriate. Chris … Read More “Was Will Smith quoting from Ephesians 4:27 in a direct or indirect way when he was speaking at the acceptance of the Oscar? Should he be demanded that he return the statue to have it given to the next candidate under him?” »
Thank you for the question on pronouncing The Name of God, “Rather than speak the Tetragrammaton, some Torah readers substitute Adonai (Lord). Others substitute Hashem (The Name). Are these merely different traditions? What does this distinction reveal about the readers? As a Christian, I highly commend the Jewish people for their deep, reverence for the name … Read More “Question: Rather than speak the Tetragrammaton, some Torah readers substitute Adonai (Lord). Others substitute Hashem (The Name). Are these merely different traditions? What does this distinction reveal about the readers?” »
Thank you for the question on acceptance, “How come God doesn’t like ugly? Is that really in the Bible? What does it mean and is it in a literal or parable sense?” Without knowing what Bible verse or inferences of the Bible that God doesn’t like ugly, I can’t comment on a particular verse that you … Read More “Question: How come God doesn’t like ugly? Is that really in the Bible? What does it mean and is it in a literal or parable sense?” »
Thank you for the question on reading the Bible, “Why is the Bible read by both believers and non-believers?” Here are some thoughts on why believers and non-believers read the Bible: A. The Bible is read in seeking life questions of purpose and meaning of life. B. The Bible is read for comfort and hope to … Read More “Question: Why is the Bible read by both believers and non-believers?” »
Thank you for the question on the absence of moral laws, “What would society be like if breaking the ten commandments and sinning had always been legal and acceptable?” It would be likely that most if not all society had some form of government or tribal rules to maintain some order in that community. The values … Read More “Question: What would society be like if breaking the ten commandments and sinning had always been legal and acceptable?” »
Thank you for the question on eschatology of does the Bible foretell the future. There will be scholars or historians who would advocate that the Bible is written post event after it happened and others who would advocate that it is a game of chance. In other words, they would infer or state that the … Read More “Question: Can we learn about the future from the Bible?” »
Thank you for the question on the Bible and the Constitution, “What is more legitimate, the Bible or the Constitution?” For one’s consideration, here are some thoughts on your question: A. The question asks about the legitimacy of the Bible and the Constitution. Definition of legitimate has to do with conforming to the laws or rules. … Read More “Question: What is more legitimate, the Bible or the Constitution?” »