Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question on the recipients of the Gospels, “What were the people way back then thinking about the gospel of Matt, Mark, Luke, and John?” As the Gospel of Salvation was being proclaimed to the Gree-Roman world and beyond, the believers wanted to know more about this Jesus and the salvation that he … Read More “Question: What were the people way back then thinking about the gospel of Matt, Mark, Luke, and John?” »
Thank you for the question on the authorship of the Bible, “Who wrote the original Bible?” For one’s consideration, the author of the Bible is the Holy Spirit who guided men to record the Words from God. II Timothy 3 says this, 16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in … Read More “Question: Who wrote the original Bible?” »
Thank you for the question on inspiration, “How can they say the Bible is the word of God, yet humans told the words to the bible?” The Bible is the Word of God because the Spirit of God guided each writer in declaring the very words of God to his people. I cite three examples for … Read More “Question: How can they say the Bible is the word of God, yet humans told the words to the bible?” »
Thank you for the question on Aaron and Miriam’s offense in Numbers 12, “Can you explain Numbers chapter 12, outline Aaron and Miriam’s offence(s), and it’s implications in the present-day church?” In order to answer this question, one must look at the context and the content of Numbers 12. The text says this, “Miriam and Aaron began … Read More “Question: Can you explain Numbers chapter 12, outline Aaron and Miriam’s offence(s), and it’s implications in the present-day church?” »
Thank you for question on recalling the Bible lessons, “I read the Bible but then a few hours pass and then I forget about it later on. What can I do to remember what I have learned in my Bible studies?” To be honest when my wife asks me to go down to the grocery store … Read More “Question: I read the Bible but then a few hours pass and then I forget about it later on. What can I do to remember what I have learned in my Bible studies?” »
Thank you for the question on the “Great Commission” in the Gospel of John, “Does the Gospel of John contain any kind of “Great Commission,” instructing the disciples to go into all the world, preaching the gospel, etc.?” The Gospel of John is the Great Commission Message and the followers are to sent to preach the … Read More “Question: Does the Gospel of John contain any kind of “Great Commission,” instructing the disciples to go into all the world, preaching the gospel, etc.?” »
Thank you for the question on I Samuel 12, “According to 1 Samuel chapter 12, if Israel asking of a king is a sin, why is it that God was the one that choose Saul? Why did God partake in the process?” Here is a thought for your consideration: The Israelites sinned because they insisted on … Read More “Question: According to 1 Samuel chapter 12, if Israel asking of a king is a sin, why is it that God was the one that choose Saul? Why did God partake in the process?” »
Thank you for the question on Biblical grammar, “Why does Bible grammar seem intentionally perplexing compared to today?” I am not a Hebrew or Greek scholar. In taking Hebrew and Greek in seminary, I found that by taking Greek, I finally understood English grammar better. Greek is very precise and there is less ambiguity than in … Read More “Question: Why does Bible grammar seem intentionally perplexing compared to today?” »
Thank you for your question of breaking the Ten Commandments, “How many of the 10 commandments were broken and sins committed by those who wrote the Bible’s?” If one is referring to the letter of the Law of the Ten Commandments, there were many Jews who didn’t break the Ten Commandments, but not the spirit of … Read More “Question: How many of the 10 commandments were broken and sins committed by those who wrote the Bible’s?” »
Thank you for the biblical question, “Who went to the king and told him that Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego weren’t worshipping the statue?” In Daniel 2, King Nebuchadnezzar had in his royal court consultants for “determining” the will of the gods or the success of a war campaign. In his court, he had these men: “In the … Read More “Question: Who went to the king and told him that Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego weren’t worshipping the statue?” »