Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question on historian’s view of the Apostle Paul, “I see that many scholars no longer regard Acts as history. How does this change our view of St. Paul?” This is no surprise at all for there are many historians and theologians who do not believe that Moses, David, or even Jesus existed. … Read More “I see that many scholars no longer regard Acts as history. How does this change our view of St. Paul?” »
Thank you for the biblical and theological question on TULIP, “Is TULIP biblical? Why does it seem to clash with the Bible?” The acronym TULIP represents a theological understanding of salvation Bible based on one’s reading and interpretation of the Scriptures. TULIP stands for Total Depravity, Unconditional Election, Limited Atonement, Irresistable Grace, and Perseverance of the … Read More “Is TULIP biblical? Why does it seem to clash with the Bible?” »
Thank you for the question, “Which of the books of the Bible brings you peace?” The Psalms is one of the books that gives me encouragement a ons a reminder that God looks over me and cares for me. In particular, Psalm 23 and Psalm 139 helps quiet my anxious heart when trials seems to overwhelm … Read More “Which of the books of the Bible brings you peace?” »
Thank you for the question about God, “Who can help me? The god of Israel says always the same words by the Bible. Is he dead?” The reason why the God of Israel uses the same word about himself is because that is who he is to his people. The phrase, I am the God of … Read More “Who can help me? The god of Israel says always the same words by the Bible. Is he dead?” »
Thank you for the question on positional authority, “Who had more power in Biblical Israel, the king or the prophet?” The king of Israel had civil authority over the people of Israel while a prophet had spiritual/religious authority over the people of Israel. Between the civil and religious authority, the king would have greater power in … Read More “Who had more power in Biblical Israel, the king or the prophet?” »
Thank you for the question on the woman caught in adultery in the Gospel of John, “Does it really matter that ‘the cast the first stone story,’ is not in the earliest manuscripts of ‘the Gospel of John’ when the manuscripts are missing huge parts of the book anyway? For instance, Papyrus 66 is missing chapters … Read More “Does it really matter that ‘the cast the first stone story,’ is not in the earliest manuscripts of ‘the Gospel of John’ when the manuscripts are missing huge parts of the book anyway? For instance, Papyrus 66 is missing chapters 17 through 19.” »
Thank you for the question on worshipping God, “Was there scripture removed from the Bible at some point that says God doesn’t want to be worshipped in a house of the same name?” I am not personally aware of any Scripture that has been removed that stated that God doesn’t want to be worshipped in a … Read More “Was there scripture removed from the Bible at some point that says God doesn’t want to be worshipped in a house of the same name?” »
Thank you for the question on the prophesy of the Messiah/Christ, “In which Old Testament book is the arrival of Christ riding on a colt into Jerusalem foretold?” The prophesy of the coming Messiah begins with the promise to King David of a descendant who will rule over Israel. That promise is the foundation for a … Read More “In which Old Testament book is the arrival of Christ riding on a colt into Jerusalem foretold?” »
Thank you for the interpretation question on Matthew 13 and Matthew 25, “Is Matthew 13:12 the same as Matthew 25:29?” As I read Matthew 13:12 and Matthew 25:29, the words are similar, but the subject of the verses are different. In order to understand the context of Matt. 13:12, I cite the broader verses: disciples came … Read More “Is Matthew 13:12 the same as Matthew 25:29?” »
Thank you for the question on the woman caught in adultery in the Gospel of John, “Does it really matter that ‘the cast the first stone story,’ is not in the earliest manuscripts of ‘the Gospel of John’ when the manuscripts are missing huge parts of the book anyway? For instance, Papyrus 66 is missing chapters … Read More “Does it really matter that ‘the cast the first stone story,’ is not in the earliest manuscripts of ‘the Gospel of John’ when the manuscripts are missing huge parts of the book anyway? For instance, Papyrus 66 is missing chapters 17 through 19.” »