Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you the hypothetical question of having only three books of the Bible, “If you had only three books to choose from the Bible, what would they be?” The Three Books are as follows: A. Psalms for hope and comfort in this life, a reminder to praise and worship God. B. The Epistle to the Romans … Read More “If you had only three books to choose from the Bible, what would they be?” »
Thank you for the Biblical question, “When did Judas Iscariot die?” The time frame of when Judas Iscariot died is given in Matthew 27:1–8. The death of Judas Iscariot came soon after he realized that the Pharisees condemned Jesus and sent him to Pilate to have him executed by the Romans. Matthew 27 says this, “27 Early … Read More “When did Judas Iscariot die?” »
Thank you for the question on Noah’s Ark, “Could Noah’s ark be described as a floating circus?” Yes, one could describe Noah’s Ark as a “floating circus”, but I prefer to describe it as a Mercy Ship. It is by God’s mercy that the animals and a family of 8 humans were saved from the … Read More “Could Noah’s ark be described as a floating circus?” »
Thank you for the application question, “How long should my personal Bible study be? I’m trying to deepen my relationship with God. Is thirty minutes too short? I know you’re supposed to commune with God all day?” I commend you for your desire to deepen your relationship with God. This is to be a desire of … Read More “How long should my personal Bible study be? I’m trying to deepen my relationship with God. Is thirty minutes too short? I know you’re supposed to commune with God all day.” »
Thank you for interpretative question, “What are your thoughts on John 18:2–9?” The question being asked is a vague as one wonders if the questionnaire has a textual criticism issue or an interpretative question on the passage. The cited text is as follows from the NIV, “When he had finished praying, Jesus left with his disciples … Read More “What are your thoughts on “John 18:2-9”?” »
Thank you for the scientific question on Jonah and the sea creature, “Is it scientifically possible for people to be swallowed by whales just like Jonah in the Bible?” From what I read, it is highly unlikely that Jonah was swallowed by any typical sea creature as a whale. The Biblical text in Jonah 1 does … Read More “Is it scientifically possible for people to be swallowed by whales just like Jonah in the Bible?” »
Thank you for the interpretative question on Genesis 1:11–13, “In Genesis 1:11–13, were there trees by the end of day 3?” The creation account of Genesis 1–2 are complementary as Genesis 1 gives an overarching view while Genesis 2 focuses on man in creation. As one may already know there is a slight difference between Genesis … Read More “In Genesis 1:11-13, were there trees by the end of day 3?” »
Thank you for the question on the Bible Belt, “How has the Bible Belt affected American politics?” As I thought about this question, one may read the question as a “loaded” question just as one may asked how has the East Coast and West Coast affected American politics. It is true that every region has attracted … Read More “How has the Bible Belt affected American politics?” »
Thank you for the interpretative question on Genesis 1:6–9, “The Book of Genesis states that there is a space that cuts the waters into two parts. The first part: the oceans. The second part: the cosmos (they must’ve believed that the cosmos is water). What’s in the middle is the atmosphere. Right or wrong?” There are … Read More “The Book of Genesis states that there is a space that cuts the waters into two parts. The first part: the oceans. The second part: the cosmos (they must’ve believed that the cosmos is water). What’s in the middle is the atmosphere. Right or wrong?” »
Thank you for the interpretative question on Isaiah 46:11, “Who is the bird of prey in Isaiah 46:11?” The Prophet Isaiah prophesied of an impending invasion by the Babylonians and their downfall. The pride of the Babylonians will be their downfall and destruction (Isa. 47). The gods of the Babylonians will fall as Bel and Nebo … Read More “Who is the bird of prey in Isaiah 46:11?” »