Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question on the future one-world government, “Do you believe a future one-world government, as implied in the Bible, is a good or a bad thing?” The one world government implemented by the Antichrist is a reign of terror while the one world government implemented by Jesus Christ is a reign of righteousness. … Read More “Do you believe a future one-world government, as implied in the Bible, is a good or a bad thing?” »
Thank you for the question, “Why do we need to interpret the Bible?” The primary reason one needs to interpret the Bible is that has to ascertain the various meanings of a word or phrase in a sentence or paragraph. For example as one reads John 3:16 the verse says this, “For God so loved the world … Read More “Why do we need to interpret the Bible?” »
Thank you for the question on Christ Letters, Christ Returns, “What do you think about the book/audiobook (Christ letters, Christ returns speaks his truth) Do you think it’s authentic, or somebody made all this up, just to sell the audio book, for profit, it claims this is real arcane texts, hidden from public?” To be fair, … Read More “What do you think about the book/audiobook (Christ letters, Christ returns speaks his truth) Do you think it’s authentic, or somebody made all this up, just to sell the audio book, for profit, it claims this is real arcane texts, hidden from public?” »
Thank you for the question, “How possible would it be that the 24 elders with crowns spoken about in Revelations are of the angelic order?” The Scriptures do not state the identity of the 24 Elders in Revelations. There are three viewpoints on who are the 24 Elders: The Church, Israel-Church, or angelic beings. The most … Read More “How possible would it be that the 24 elders with crowns spoken about in Revelations are of the angelic order?” »
Thank you for the question on ministers, “What for you are the qualities of a priest or pastor that would respond to the present situations?” I Timothy 3 and Titus 1 state the qualification of church leaders for the church age. The work of the ministry is described in Matthew 28:18–20, Acts 2:42–47, and Ephesians … Read More “What for you are the qualities of a priest or pastor that would respond to the present situations?” »
Thank you for the question on belief, “What can you say to the statement, “If it is not in the Bible, don’t believe it”? That statement is false. The Bible is a recorded divine revelation of the will of God to his people. Since the recorded divine revelation relates primarily to his people, there are … Read More “What can you say to the statement, “If it is not in the Bible, don’t believe in it”?” »
Thank you for the question on updating version of the Bible, “Why has the Holy Spirit stopped influencing people to write an update version of the Bible?” Many Christians believed that the new revelation from God ended with the Apostles in the first century CE. Here are some thoughts why the Holy Spirit has ceased divine … Read More “Why has the Holy Spirit stopped influencing people to write an updated version of the Bible?” »
Thank you for the question on sermons, “What are the advantages and disadvantages of homilies or sermons?” Here are some thoughts on the advantages and disadvantages of sermons: A. The advantages of sermons. The pastor is theologically and biblically trained in the Scriptures. The pastor is able to explain and illustrate the Scriptures. The pastor is … Read More “What are the advantages and disadvantages of homilies or sermons?” »
Thank you for the question on miracles, “Can you be intellectually honest and tell me which biblical miracles you believe and why?” As an respondent, I am unsure how to interpret the tenor of the question as wanting to truly know what a Christian believe or to interpret the tenor of the question of the foolishness … Read More “Can you be intellectually honest and tell me which biblical miracles you believe and why?” »
Thank you for the question on what is so special about the Bible. For one’s consideration of what is so special about the Bible: A. The Bible is God’s revelation about his relationship to his created world, not man reaching out to God. B. The Bible is God’s record of how a person can have … Read More “Can anyone enlighten me on what is believed to be so special about the Bible?” »