Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question about the integrity of the Apostle Paul, “How do we know that Paul the Apostle was in reality an apostle and not a con?” As I pondered this question, Is the question that you are asking is about the trustworthiness of the New Testament writings about Paul or is the question … Read More “How do we know that Paul the Apostle was in reality an apostle and not a con?” »
Thank you for the question on the humans being in the image of God and skin pigmentation of humans, “The Bible says that we are made in the image of likeness of God. Why are some humans black and other white?” Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration on the image of God in humans and … Read More “The Bible says that we are made in the image and likeness of God. Why are some humans black and others white?” »
Thank you for the question on the Middle East and biblical prophecy, “Would events in the modern day Middle East possibly parallel biblical prophecy?” Today, there is great interest in eschatology, the study of future events by Christians. For one’s consideration on the events in the Middle East that may parallel biblical prophecy, here are some … Read More “Would events in the modern day Middle East possibly parallel biblical prophecy?” »
Thank you for the question on the names in the Bible and the Quran, “Why do names of most prominent people in the Bible similar to names in the Qur’an? Yusuf and Joseph, Ibrahim and Abraham, Musa and Moses, Ayub and job, Nuhu and Noah, etc. Are the people the same? The names in the Bible … Read More “Why do names of most prominent people in the Bible similar to names in the Qur’an? Yusuf and Joseph, Ibrahim and Abraham, Musa and Moses, Ayub and job, Nuhu and Noah, etc. Are the people the same?” »
Thank you for the question on the existence of God, “How is it possible to know that there is only one God? How can you trust the Bible as your evidence when it is the propaganda of the God making the claim?” The question on the existence of God or the “proof” of the existence of … Read More “How is it possible to know that there is only one God? How can you trust the Bible as your evidence when it is the propaganda of the God making the claim?” »
Thank you for the interpretive question on the Canaanite, “What does Canaanite stand for spiritually in the Bible?” As a respondent to this question, I want to be cautious in not categorizing a people group in a derogatory manner. Here are some thoughts on the Canaanites: A. The Canaanites may represent a people group who has … Read More “What does Canaanite stand for spiritually in the Bible?” »
Thank you for the question on space travel, “Did the Bible inspire space travel?” In my opinion, the biblical description of angels traveling to and from earth may have caused people to ponder is it really possible to travel in space. I wouldn’t go as far as saying that it “inspired” space travel, but the notion … Read More “Did the Bible inspire space travel?” »
Thank you for the question on trusting God, “Wasn’t Apostle Paul’s appeal to Caesar a failure to trust God?” As one reads Acts 24, it may appear that the Apostle Paul’s appeal to Caesar is a failure to trust God. Paul’s appeal to Caesar is in alignment with the revealed will of God for him. Here … Read More “Wasn’t Apostle Paul’s appeal to Caesar a failure to trust God?” »
Thank you for the question on being intellectually and emotionally honest with the science and the Bible, “How can one reconcile an intellectual and emotional understanding of God and the Bible in the 21st century?” As a Christian, it is my goal to be honest with myself, being consistent with my biblical beliefs in a scientific … Read More “How can one reconcile an intellectual and emotional understanding of God and the Bible in the 21st century?” »
Thank you for the question about Fatima in the Bible. Other respondents have observed correctly that the name Fatima or variations of that name is not in the Bible. However saying that the meaning of that word is used to describe believer’s conduct. The word, Fatima, is defined as one who weans an infant or … Read More “Who was Fatima in the Bible?” »