Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the interpretative question on, “What is the point of Matthew 26:6–13?” As I read the text, there are three viewpoints on the woman’s action. A. The woman wanted to show the depth of her love for Jesus. B. The disciples wanted to rebuke the woman for the wasted resource on him instead of … Read More “What is the point of Matthew 26:6-13?” »
Thank you for the question, “In order to achieve a perfect understanding of the Bible and what it meant to say originally, what language should I learn, Hebrew or Aramaic?” It is an illusion to think that one can achieve perfect understanding of the Bible. The rabbi’s who study the Old Testament and know the Old … Read More “In order to achieve a perfect understanding of the Bible and what it meant to say originally, what language should I learn, Hebrew or Aramaic?” »
Thank you for the biblical interpretation question on the Kingdom of God, “What is meant by “the kingdom of heaven is within us”? Are there any Bible scriptures that speak about the Kingdom of Heaven being within us?” As I read the context and the text, I would like to suggest for one’s consideration that when … Read More “What is meant by “the kingdom of heaven is within us”? Are there any Bible scriptures that speak about the Kingdom of Heaven being within us?” »
Thank you for the question about knowledge, “What does the Bible say knowledge is based on?” I would like to add some additional thoughts to what other respondents have written on that question. There is natural observation of the world and divine revelation to the world. A. Knowledge is based on the omniscience of God (Psalm … Read More “What does the Bible say knowledge is based on?” »
Thank you for the question, “How far did the Israelites travel from Egypt to the Red Sea?” As one reads Exodus 12–14, the distance is difficult to calculate from Egypt to the Red or Reed Sea. The Scriptures states the places of encampment. Enclosed are the stopping point: A. Rameses to Succoth (Exodus 12:27) B. Succoth … Read More “How far did the Israelites travel from Egypt to the Red Sea?” »
Thank you for the question, “Was it really necessary for the Israelites to destroy all the people living in Canaan?” There is a misconception that the Israelites destroyed all the Canaanites. The Israelites were commanded by the LORD God to destroy the inhabitants of the Promised Land but they failed to obey his command. The Israelites … Read More “Was it really necessary for the Israelites to destroy all the people living in Canaan?” »
Thank you for the question, “I have a question for historians, was the book of Genesis meant to be taken literally?” The Book of Genesis can’t be separated from Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. It is one continuous record of the beginning of mankind to one person who became a people group. Although I am not … Read More “I have a question for historians, was the book of Genesis meant to be taken literally?” »
Thank you for the question on the origin of the Mosaic Law, “How do we know that God gave laws to the Israelites rather than the Israelites creating laws based on their own understanding of God?“ As one reads the the Torah or the Pentateuch, the Mosaic Law can’t be separated from the historical setting of … Read More “How do we know that God gave laws to the Israelites rather than the Israelites creating laws based on their own understanding of God?” »
Thank you for the question on the population of the Israelites who left Egypt, “How did the population of the ancient Israelites go from Jacob and his 12 sons and their families to over a million people by the time God freed them from Egypt? The subject of the growth of the population of the Israelites … Read More “How did the population of the ancient Israelites go from Jacob and his 12 sons and their families to over a million people by the time God freed them from Egypt?” »
Thank you for the question on reading the Bible, “What book in the Bible would you recommend to read first if someone is seeking out God or a new believer?” I would recommend reading the Gospel of John followed by reading the Gospel of Luke. The reason is that the whole Old Testament and New Testament … Read More “What book in the Bible would you recommend to read first if someone is seeking out God or a new believer?” »