Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question on calendar, “Where was the calendar first developed according to Genesis 8:12-13?” According to Genesis 1, God made it possible for man to understand the seasons and times. Thus, the “calendar” was not developed in Genesis 8 but in Genesis 1. Genesis 1 says this, “14 And God said, “Let there … Read More “Question: Where was the calendar first developed according to Genesis 8:12-13?” »
Thank you for the theological question, “If Matthew chapter 28 describes the great commission, would that be the evidence against predestination?” Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration: A. Predestination may be viewed as the plan of God for the salvation of individuals to become children of God. Romans 8 says this, “29 For those God foreknew … Read More “Question: If Matthew chapter 28 describes the great commission, would that be the evidence against predestination?” »
Thank you for the question on Adam and Eve, “If Adam and Eve had to eat from the tree of knowledge to know right from wrong, how could they know it was wrong to eat from the tree?” Here are some thoughts on your question of Adam and Eve knowing Good and Evil: A. Adam and … Read More “Question: If Adam and Eve had to eat from the tree of knowledge to know right from wrong, how could they know it was wrong to eat from the tree?” »
Thank you for the interpretation of creation days, “Exodus 20:11 and 31:15 say, “In six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth.” Do “six days” mean literal six days, that is, 24 hours x 6 times?” Although many Christians hold to a literal six days of creation, I do not hold to that point … Read More “Question: Exodus 20:11 and 31:15 say, “In six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth.” Do “six days” mean literal six days, that is, 24 hours x 6 times?” »
Thank you for the question on the Bible and the Constitution, “What is more legitimate, the Bible or the Constitution?” For one’s consideration, here are some thoughts on your question: A. The question asks about the legitimacy of the Bible and the Constitution. Definition of legitimate has to do with conforming to the laws or rules. … Read More “Question: What is more legitimate, the Bible or the Constitution?” »
Thank you for the question on responses to God or to the Bible, “I feel lost? I hear scholars of the Bible for 30+ years still calling Yah, God? What do I do? I can’t be the only one feeling this way.” It should not become a surprise to us for in the last 70 years, … Read More “Question: I feel lost? I hear scholars of the Bible for 30+ years still calling Yah, God? What do I do? I can’t be the only one feeling this way.” »
Thank you for the question, “If you already knew that everything in the Bible was true because you had previous information because it was it allowed you to know that it’s true and you’re still an earth right now how can I help my fellow brothers and sisters?” Here my thoughts for one’s consideration: The person … Read More “Question: If you already knew that everything in the Bible was true because you had previous information because it was it allowed you to know that it’s true and you’re still an earth right now how can I help my fellow brothers and sisters?” »
Thank you for the question on educational level of Biblical people, “Why do people think the people of the Bible are uneducated cavemen? One person says “Matthew must have been educated, he was a tax collector for the Romans.” It is the common conception that since people in Scriptures had little if any formal education. Thus, … Read More “Question: Why do people think the people of the Bible are uneducated cavemen? One person says “Matthew must have been educated, he was a tax collector for the Romans.”” »
Thank you for the exegetical question on Luke 24:1, “How would you explain Luke 24:1 in your own words?” Luke 24:1 says this, “On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb” (NIV). Here are some thoughts of how I would explain … Read More “Question: How would you explain Luke 24:1 in your own words?” »
Thank you for the question on the Unitarian understanding of John 1:1–14, “How have Unitarians understood verse 1 and verse 14 of the Gospel of John?” The Unitarian view is there is only one God, playing three roles: God the Father, God the Son, and the God the Holy Spirit. It’s likened to an actor … Read More “Question: How have Unitarians understood verse 1 and verse 14 of the Gospel of John?” »