Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the interpretative question, “Are 2 Thessalonians 2:6-8 and Revelation 20:1-3 talking about the same time period and events?” As I read the context of both passages, the passage is speaking about the same time period: The Tribulational Period and the events within the Tribulational Time Period are different. II Thess. 2 says this, “3 … Read More “Are 2 Thessalonians 2:6-8 and Revelation 20:1-3 talking about the same time period and events?” »
Thank you for the interpretative question on Matthew 8:23–26, “According to Matthew 8:23-26, how did “a great storm” test the disciples’ faith?” Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration that the great storm tested the disicples’ faith. In the beginning of Matthew 8, the disciples saw a leper asked Jesus to heal him, a Centurion came … Read More “According to Matthew 8:23-26, how did “a great storm” test the disciples’ faith?” »
Thank you for question on understanding the Scriptures, “To understand the holy scriptures, is reading them in the original manuscript and language paramount?” There are many different religions and each religion have their own sacred writings or scriptures. As a Christian, the Scriptures are referred to both the Old and New Testament. There 39 in the … Read More “To understand the holy scriptures, is reading them in the original manuscript and language paramount?” »
Thank you for the question on faith, “Why would God give people direct proof in a Millennium Reign after The Return if this entire reality is based on faith for salvation?” Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration: A. Faith is based on a promise given by God to his people. Hebrews 11 says this, “Now faith … Read More “Why would God give people direct proof in a Millennium Reign after The Return if this entire reality is based on faith for salvation?” »
Thank you for the interpretation question on correct doctrine, “As pertaining to Christianity, is there a thin line between love and hate (I Corinthians 10:21) or we will be accursed (Galatians 1:6–9)? Does it mean we must get all our beliefs right (Hebrews 6:1–3) or be damned (Mark 16:16–18)?“ For one’s consideration, context of the verse … Read More “As pertaining to Christianity, is there a thin line between love and hate (I Corinthians 10:21) or we will be accursed (Galatians 1:6–9)? Does it mean we must get all our beliefs right (Hebrews 6:1–3) or be damned (Mark 16:16–18)?” »
Thank you for the questions on the sections and divisions of the Bible, “How many sections and divisions does the Bible have?” In the most basic division, the Bible has two division: the Old Testament and the New Testament. There are 39 books in the Old Testament and 27 books in the New Testament according to … Read More “How many sections and divisions does the Bible have?” »
Thank you for the question on belief, “Why do people believe in God? The crux of this question is ‘believe’/ Every scripture, writing, ‘evidence’ so to speak, is written by man. If a billion color blind people ‘believe’ something is black, that’s white…it’s still white. Madness.“ If I may venture an answer to one’s comment on … Read More “Why do people believe in God? The crux of this question is ‘believe’. Every scripture, writing, ‘evidence’ so to speak, is written by man. If a billion color blind people ‘believe’ something is black, that’s white…it’s still white. Madness.” »
Thank you for the question on unanswered prayers to God, “Why won’t God answer my prayers but he answers other people’s prayers?” Here are some thoughts for your consideration why God may not answer your prayer: A. God looks at the heart, the motivation of one’s request. Thus one must be honest in one’s motivation before … Read More “Why won’t God answer my prayers but he answers other people’s prayers?” »
Before we leave John 4, let’s look back for a moment. Read again John 4:1-54 and consider what is the Lord saying to you. John 4:1-54 1Now Jesus learned that the Pharisees had heard that he was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John— 2 although in fact it was not Jesus who baptized, but his disciples. 3 So … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 4:1-54” »
Thank you for the question on the recommendation of a Bible book for a deeper walk with the Lord, “What is the best book of the Bible to help me to become closer to God, and why?” I recommend the Epistle of I John, followed by the Gospel of John. For one’s consideration, here are the … Read More “Thank you for the question on the recommendation of a Bible book for a deeper walk with the Lord, “What is the best book of the Bible to help me to become closer to God, and why?”” »