Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question on the earliest Hebrew manuscripts, “What are the earliest manuscripts for the Hebrew Bible?” The earliest least uncontested Hebrew manuscripts is the Dead Sea Scrolls dating to the 2nd or 1st BCE. Prior to the discovery of the Dead Sea Scroll, the earliest scroll is the Nash Papyrus, dating 2nd BCE and contains … Read More “Question: What are the earliest manuscripts for the Hebrew Bible?” »
Thank you for the question on mental illness, “Is it wrong to take medication for your mental illness as a Christian? Does this mean my faith is weak? Should I try to find natural remedies instead?“ Jesus said, “I come that you may have life and life more abundantly.” but many Christians ask themselves, “Why am … Read More “Question: Is it wrong to take medication for your mental illness as a Christian? Does this mean my faith is weak? Should I try to find natural remedies instead?” »
Thank you for the question on assurance of salvation, “Why are so many people on Quora saying that you can lose your salvation when the Bible says otherwise?” The reason why individuals say that one can lose one’s salvation is that there is a failure to distinguish between relationship and fellowship with God. Relationship has to … Read More “Question: Why are so many people on Quora saying that you can lose your salvation when the Bible says otherwise?” »
Thank you for the question on church practices, “Why are the practices of today’s churches different from that of the early church in the Bible?” In Acts 2, the text states what the early church practiced following the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The text says this, “42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to … Read More “Question: Why are the practices of today’s churches different from that of the early church in the Bible?” »
Thank you for the question on belief of Exodus 21:22–25, “How many people still believe in the Exodus 21:22–25 that is in the Bible?” The number of people who still believe or affirm equal justice is 100%. Exodus 21:21–25 is the heart for equal justice under the law. In the heart of every victim, there is … Read More “Question: How many people still believe in the Exodus 21:22–25 that is in the Bible?” »
Thank you for the question on the differences between the Old Testament and the New Testament, “What is the difference between the Old Testament and the New Testament?” Here are some thoughts on the differences between the Old Testament and the New Testaments: A. The Old Testaments were written by the prophets while the New Testaments … Read More “Question: What is the difference between the Old Testament and the New Testament?” »
Here are some verses regarding repentance. Enclosed are some key verses on repentance. One can do a fuller search on repentance the internet. A. In the Old Testament: Prayer of Solomon: I Kings 8:22–52 Prayer of Nehemiah: Nehemiah 5:1–13 Prayer of Ezra: Ezra 9:1–15 Prayer of David: Psalm 51:1–18 B. In the New Testament: The … Read More “Question: Which Bible verses teach us repentance to God?” »
Thank you for the question on revisions of the Bible, “Is it true that the Bible is revised regularly? What institution in the world has the authority to do that?” For your consideration, there is a distinction between translations of the Bible and revisions of the Bible. The Bible is regularly translated into more contemporary English … Read More “Is it true that the Bible is revised regularly? What institution in the world has the authority to do that?” »
Thank you for the interpretative question, “Given the assertion that whoever is to enter into Heaven must be born of God with the law written in his heart and no inclination to sin, then does the Doctrine of Original Sin break the scripture in the context of John 3:5?” Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration … Read More “Given the assertion that whoever is to enter into Heaven must be born of God with the law written in his heart and no inclination to sin, then does the Doctrine of Original Sin break the scripture in the context of John 3:5?” »
Thank you for the question about Codex Sinaiticus, “Why did the Codex Sinaiticus exclude the book of Hosea?” In my reading about Codex Sinaiticus, there are large sections of the Old Testament that are missing. The New Testament and the Apocrypha has been preserved in this Codex. If one is focusing on one particular book, the … Read More “Question: Why did the Codex Sinaiticus exclude the book of Hosea?” »