Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for your question on the Bible, “Is it a sin to say that the Bible is not the Word of God?” Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration: 1. It is expected of a person who is NOT a Christian to say that the Bible is not the Word of God. To that person, … Read More “Question: “Is it a sin to say that the Bible is not the Word of God?”” »
Thank you for the question, “Who first received the gospel?” As one reads the Gospels and Acts, there are two persons who may be considered the first to receive the Gospel: A. It can be Zechariah, the father of John. The angel gave Zechariah the message of the Good News. In Luke 1, it says this, “6 … Read More “Question: “Who first received the gospel?”” »
Thank you for the interpretation question, “We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. Hebrews 2:1, NIV. What does this mean? Drift away to where?” Here are some thoughts for one’s considerations: A. Definition of Drift. The Greek word is “pararheo” which literally means … Read More “Question: We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. Hebrews 2:1, NIV. What does this mean? Drift away to where?” »
Thank you for the question on heresy, “What will you do if you pastor begins to claim that he is another Jesus?” This is what I will do according Matthew 18: “5 “If your brother or sister[b] sins,[c] go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you … Read More “Question: What will you do if you pastor begins to claim that he is another Jesus?” »
Thank you for the question about Moses, “Why did God send Moses to Egypt to free Israel?” The Scriptures does not state the exact reason why God chose Moses to free the Israelites from Egypt. For one’s consideration, here are some thoughts as to the reason why God chose Moses to free the Israelites: A. God … Read More “Question: Why did God send Moses to Egypt to free Israel?” »
Thank you for the biblical question on Numbers 31:18 as it applies to Christianity. The citation of Numbers 31:18 does NOT apply to Christianity. That command of God was given to the nation of Israel in their conquest of the Promised Land. It would be equally mistaken to think that Christians have to bring an … Read More “Question: What does it mean in Christianity when it says in the Bible that “So now, kill all the boys, as well as every woman who has had relations with a man, but spare for yourselves every girl who has never had relations with a man.” [Numbers 31:18]?” »
Thank you for the question on the commandments of Moses, “Where do you find all 613 commandments of Moses?” I heartedly agree with another respondent in giving the 613 as numbered by the Jewish scribes. The citation is accepted by me. https://www.jmu.edu/dukehallgallery/exhibitions-past-2018-2019/the-613-mitzvot.shtml Of course, one can do an in-depth study of the Law to see how … Read More “Question: Where do you find all 613 commandments of Moses?” »
Thank you for the question on atheism to theism, “Which Bible verse converted you from atheism to theism?” Every person’s story is different on how the Spirit of God brought a person to a place of saving faith in Jesus Christ. Here’s my testimony: I wasn’t born into a Christian family. My parents weren’t religious as … Read More “Question: Which Bible verse converted you from atheism to theism?” »
Thank you for the question on the authorship of Moses, “How could Moses have obtained the material he incorporated in the last part of Genesis?” The Biblical text does not state how Moses received the content of Genesis. Here are some possibilities: A. Through oral tradition of the forefathers. In most nomadic culture, the family history … Read More “Question: How could Moses have obtained the material he incorporated in the last part of Genesis?” »
Thank you for the question on canonicity, “Who decided which books should be included in the Bible & which didn’t make the cut?” In my opinion, it is not the matter of who decided which books were consider Scripture or not Scripture, but how did the early Church accepted or rejected the many scrolls or books. … Read More “Question: “Who decided which books should be included in the Bible & which didn’t make the cut?”” »