Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the personal response about God, “I’m starting to believe God is evil. What do I do?” I am sorry and sadden to read that you are beginning to believe God is evil. Since one hasn’t share the reasoning for that thoughts. Is it because of some personal circumstances, because of other Christians, or … Read More “I’m starting to believe God is evil. What do I do?” »
Thank you for the interpretative question on Judges 11:34–40, “What are your thoughts on the Bible verses Judges 11:34-40?” As one reads the Book of Judges, the theme of the book is that every man did what was right in his own eyes. It was not that every man did what was written in the Law. … Read More “What are your thoughts on the Bible verses Judges 11:34-40?” »
Thank you for the question on Christian living, “As hearers of the word of God, how will you respond to the challenge of utilizing the Bible on right Christian living?” Every Christian who hears the Word of God is challenge to live the Scriptures. I must admit that it is easier being a listener than … Read More “As hearers of the word of God, how will you respond to the challenge of utilizing the Bible on right Christian living?” »
Thank you for the question, “How do I disprove the Bible to friends?” It baffles me to think of a person who wants to disprove the Bible to one’s friends. One may interpret that as “stabbing someone in the back.” I don’t mean literally. A true friend would do that such a thing. A friend respects … Read More “How do I disprove the Bible to friends?” »
Thank you for the question on the prayer of a Muslim, “I’m a practicing Muslim. I have books in a shelf with some photos/illustrations on them in the room that I pray in. Is my prayer invalidated?” As a Christian, I believe the Creator God hears the prayers of any person who truly seeks him … Read More “I’m a practicing Muslim. I have books in a shelf with some photos/illustrations on them in the room that I pray in. Is my prayer invalidated?” »
Thank you for the question on the “End Times”, “Are we in the end times, if so what in the Bible backs up you thinking this?” The question of the “End Times” brings and evokes different thoughts and emotions for Christians and non-Christians. Fear or peace may propel, drive a person to certain actions or the … Read More “Are we in the end times, if so what in the Bible backs up you thinking this?” »
Thank you for the question on the writing of the Synoptic Gospels and Acts, “Do you think it is logical to think that the synoptic Gospels and Acts were written before the Temple was destroyed?” As the news about the words and works of Jesus spread from mouth to mouth, there were living witnesses who heard … Read More “Do you think it is logical to think that the synoptic Gospels and Acts were written before the Temple was destroyed?” »
Thank you for the interpretative question, “What’s the main idea behind the “sermon of the mount”? The main idea for the “Sermon on the Mount” is that kingdom people are to live according to kingdom principles. John the Baptist and Jesus with his disciples preached that the kingdom of God is near. The Jewish people who … Read More “What’s the main idea behind the “sermon of the mount”?” »
Thank you for the question on a minister’s job, “Is it true that the preacher or minister’s only job is to proclaim the biblical word of God?” One of the primary responsibility of a pastor is preaching/teaching the Word to believers but that is not his only work. As most church members knows, a pastor has … Read More “Is it true that the preacher or minister’s only job is to proclaim the biblical word of God?” »
Thank you for the question, “Why are there so many (culturally accepted) racially segregated church congregations in America’s Bible Belt?” In the 21st century, the concept and practice of racially segregated churches in the Bible Belt is not generally true today. One can say that there were segregated churches 75 years ago but with the Civil … Read More “Why are there so many (culturally accepted) racially segregated church congregations in America’s Bible Belt?” »