Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question on the relevance of the Gospel of Mark with the secular American culture: “How does the Gospel of Mark resonate with secular American culture?” Of the Four Gospels, the Gospel of Mark will resonate more with the secular American culture than any of the other three gospels. Here are some thoughts … Read More “How does the Gospel of Mark resonate with secular American culture?” »
It is reasonable to think that that a word may have different meanings. It is also possible that copyist misplaced or heard the sound incorrectly due to one’s pronounciation of that word. In my opinion, the context may provide a clearer interpretation of a word. In Genesis 34, the narrative about the two sons of … Read More “In Genesis 34:27, KJV translates הָעִ֑יר (hā·‘îr) as city but in the Strong’s it is also translated as excitement, anguish or terror. Are these two separate words that happen to be spelled the same/understood from context or is one meaning implied?” »
Thank you for the question on the beginning of the Tribulation, “If the third temple of Israel gets built before the rapture occurs, does that mean the tribulation begins immediately after?” The timeline on the rapture, the rebuilding of the Third Temple, and the Tribulation is debated by theologians. One’s answer will depend upon one’s understanding … Read More “If the third temple of Israel gets built before the rapture occurs, does that mean the tribulation begins immediately after?” »
Thank you for the interpretive question on Psalm 7:17, “In PSALM 7:17, what is meant by “I will praise the LORD according to his righteousness: And will sing praise to the name of the LORD most high.”? According to the Analytical Key to the Old Testament, Psalm 7:17 says this in Hebrew, “I will give thanks to … Read More “In PSALM 7:17, what is meant by “I will praise the LORD according to his righteousness: And will sing praise to the name of the LORD most high.”?” »
Thank you for the question on understanding of the Bible, “Has anyone read the Bible and made sense of it?” Absolutely. There are atheists and theists who have read the Bible and understand the biblical text. The difference is that the atheists doesn’t believe the biblical text, but they understand what it is saying. One … Read More “Has anyone read the Bible and made sense of it?” »
Thank you for the application question on I Corinthians 4:3, “1 Corinthians 4:3 …I judge not mine own self. What is this and how can I learn that?” I Corinthians 4 says this, “This, then, is how you ought to regard us: as servants of Christ and as those entrusted with the mysteries God has … Read More “1 Corinthians 4:3 …I judge not mine own self. What is this and how can I learn that?” »
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 Leviticus 10:1–2, “According to Leviticus 10:1-2, two sons of Aaron were consumed by fire from the presence of the Lord for their unholy worship practice. What were their names?” Leviticus 10 says this, “Aaron’s sons Nadab and Abihu took their censers, put fire in them and added incense; and they offered … Read More “Question: According to Leviticus 10:1-2, two sons of Aaron were consumed by fire from the presence of the Lord for their unholy worship practice. What were their names?” »
Thank you for the biblical question on Matthew 7:21–23, “Does Matthew 7:21-23 describe the white throne judgment?“ The Scriptures teaches that there are three future judgments of believers and unbelievers. They are as follows: A. The Bema Seat of Christ (I Cor. 3:10–15). The text says this, “By the grace God has given me, I laid a … Read More “Question: Does Matthew 7:21-23 describe the white throne judgment?” »
Thank you for the question on water baptism, “Where did Paul mention a water baptism in the Epistles in which he would have contradicted himself in Ephesians 4:5 one baptism when Rm 6:3-4, Gal 3:27, Col 2:12, I Cor 12:13 all speak of Holy Spirit baptism? Follow me as I Christ I Cor 11:1; 1:17?” May … Read More “Question: Where did Paul mention a water baptism in the Epistles in which he would have contradicted himself in Ephesians 4:5 one baptism when Rm 6:3-4, Gal 3:27, Col 2:12, I Cor 12:13 all speak of Holy Spirit baptism? Follow me as I Christ I Cor 11:1; 1:17?” »