Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question on the Talmud, “Is Talmud the word of God?” The Talmud is meaning ‘teaching’ is an ancient text containing Jewish sayings, ideas and stories. It includes the Mishnah (oral law) and the Gemara (‘Completion’). The Mishnah is a large collection of sayings, arguments and counter-arguments that touch on virtually all areas of … Read More “Is the Talmud the word of God?” »
Thank you for the question on the Arabic inscription on the Tower of David, “Has an Arabic inscription been found under the Tower of David?” In reading an article which I included in this reply, there is no reason to doubt the authenticity of this finding during the Medieval Period. The relationship between Muslims, Christians, and … Read More “Has an Arabic inscription been found under the Tower of David?” »
Thank you for the question on God’s existence, “Why do priests/pastors get upset when someone asks how we know God exists? Is it because, deep down, they know there’s no way to prove it?” For one’s consideration, may I share a perspective on one’s question: A. No human being including a pastor/priest can demand that appear … Read More “Why do priests/pastors get upset when someone asks how we know God exists? Is it because, deep down, they know there’s no way to prove it?” »
Thank you for the question on biblical events, “Why are the stories in the Bible taken literally by some people, when if they were written today, they would be immediately understood as fiction?” Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration, A. The Bible states that the events were witnessed by individuals. The Apostle John wrote in … Read More “Why are the stories in the Bible taken literally by some people, when if they were written today, they would be immediately understood as fiction?” »
Thank you for the theological question on the Trinity, “How do I explain to a young believer that the Holy Trinity is one God in three persons and not the worship of three different gods?” Here are some thoughts for one consideration in explaining the Godhead: A. I would explain that the term, trinity, is not … Read More “How do I explain to a young believer that the Holy Trinity is one God in three persons and not the worship of three different gods?” »
Thank you for your willingness to share your struggle about your disrespectful thoughts toward God and the Holy Spirit. I John 1:9 states that if a person confesses his/her sin to God, that God is faithful and just to forgive that person of one’s sins and even the sins that one is not aware of … Read More “I was having really disrespectful thoughts towards God and blasphemous thoughts towards the Holy Spirit and I regret it and I feel really guilty. Can God still forgive me?” »
Thank you for the question on historian’s view of the Apostle Paul, “I see that many scholars no longer regard Acts as history. How does this change our view of St. Paul?” This is no surprise at all for there are many historians and theologians who do not believe that Moses, David, or even Jesus existed. … Read More “I see that many scholars no longer regard Acts as history. How does this change our view of St. Paul?” »
Thank you for the question about God, “Who can help me? The god of Israel says always the same words by the Bible. Is he dead?” The reason why the God of Israel uses the same word about himself is because that is who he is to his people. The phrase, I am the God of … Read More “Who can help me? The god of Israel says always the same words by the Bible. Is he dead?” »
Thank you for the question on the future one-world government, “Do you believe a future one-world government, as implied in the Bible, is a good or a bad thing?” The one world government implemented by the Antichrist is a reign of terror while the one world government implemented by Jesus Christ is a reign of righteousness. … Read More “Do you believe a future one-world government, as implied in the Bible, is a good or a bad thing?” »
Thank you for the question on Christ Letters, Christ Returns, “What do you think about the book/audiobook (Christ letters, Christ returns speaks his truth) Do you think it’s authentic, or somebody made all this up, just to sell the audio book, for profit, it claims this is real arcane texts, hidden from public?” To be fair, … Read More “What do you think about the book/audiobook (Christ letters, Christ returns speaks his truth) Do you think it’s authentic, or somebody made all this up, just to sell the audio book, for profit, it claims this is real arcane texts, hidden from public?” »