Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question, “Is there a connection between Genesis 9:21,22 to Habakkuk 2:15?” As one reads the context of the two passages, there are two main views. The two views are parallel-literal or literal-figurative interpretation. I would like to suggest for one’s consideration the literal-figurative interpretation of the two passages. In Genesis 9:21–22 … Read More “Is there a connection between Genesis 9:21,22 to Habakkuk 2:15?” »
Thank you for question on why hasn’t Christ come. The Gospel has not been preached in the world especially in the third world countries. People groups have not been reached for Jesus Christ. It is estimate exactly how many people groups are in the world today but the best guess, calculated by Joshua Project, is 16,543 people groups. … Read More “Why hasn’t Christ come? Has the gospel not been preached everywhere?” »
Thank you for the question on dietary restriction fo the Israelites, “Why were the Israelites forbidden from eating certain types of food in the Old Testament?” As one reads Leviticus 11 on the declaration by God on clean and unclean food, it appears that the delineation is arbitrary. The text does not st ate the specify … Read More “Why were the Israelites forbidden from eating certain types of food in the Old Testament?” »
Thank you for the question on foods and animals in heaven, “If there are no animals in heaven, how is there meat at the Marriage Supper of the Lamb?” As I think about the question, the Scriptures do not state that there are no animals in heaven. The implication of Scriptures is that there are animals … Read More “If there are no animals in heaven, how is there meat at the Marriage Supper of the Lamb?” »
Thank you for the question on Ezekiel 32:27, “Did people ever live to be one hundred and twenty as quoted in Ezekiel 32:27, or did that mean the maximum possible of life?” Regrettably Ezekiel 32:27 does not refer to the age of people. The text that one cited is as follows: “But they do not lie with … Read More “Did people ever live to be one hundred and twenty as quoted in Ezekiel 32:27, or did that mean the maximum possible of life?” »
Thank you for the interpretative question on Luke 14:26, “What does Luke 14:26? Isn’t hatred a sin?” Reading or citing a verse must be in its context. Perhaps the context may shed some insight as to what Jesus meant by hating one’s family or even one’s self. Luke 14 says this, “25 Large crowds were traveling with … Read More “What does Luke 14:26 mean? Isn’t hatred a sin?” »
Thank you for the question about space, “What does the Bible say about space?” As I read the various definition of space, generally speaking the definition is a good one. Wikipedia says this, “Space is the boundless three-dimensional extent in which objects and events have relative position and direction. Physical space is often conceived in three linear dimensions, although modern … Read More “What does the Bible say about space?” »
Thank you for the question on Transcendentalism and the Bible, “What does the Bible say about transcendentalism?” One may define Transcendentalism as a philosophical and social movement that emphasizes the inherent goodness of all nature and humanity. It is the belief that people can find truth by themselves through their own intuition and imagination. People are … Read More “What does the Bible say about transcendentalism?” »
Thank you for the question on pastoral supplies and offerings, “What should I do as a pastor beginning a ministry with my offerings? I still need a few things, printer, some Bible reference books, etc.” As I thought about this question, the heart of the matter is the motive, having a clear conscience before God and … Read More “What should I do as a pastor beginning a ministry with my offerings? I still need a few things, printer, some Bible reference books, etc.” »
Thank you for the question, “What are the “new scrolls” talked about in the Book of Revelation? Are these books that have already been published?” I wished the questionnaire would have stated what verses one was referring to in the Book of Revelation. That would be very helpful in giving an answer to the question. The … Read More “What are the “new scrolls” talked about in the Book of Revelation? Are these books that have already been published?” »