Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the interpretative question on debt and debtor in Matthew 6:12 The Greek word for debt is οφειλετης (opheiletes). This is the noun form. It means a debtor; someone who owes. It has the idel of someone who sold or borrowed against something in which that borrower couldn’t delivered. It’s liken to an … Read More “Question: What do ‘debt’ and ‘debtor’ mean when used in the Lord’s Prayer?” »
Thank you for the biblical interpretation question on Isaiah 34:14, “Who is Isaiah 34:14 talking about? Who’s Lilith?” The broader context says this, “Edom’s streams will be turned into pitch, her dust into burning sulfur; her land will become blazing pitch! It will not be quenched night or day; its smoke will rise forever. From generation to generation … Read More “Question: Who is Isaiah 34:14 talking about? Who’s Lilith?” »
Thank you for the biblical question on Micah 6:8, Micah 6:6–8 says this, “With what shall I come before the LORD and bow down before the exalted God? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves a year old? 7 Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousand rivers … Read More “Question: What is the best Theme and Aim for the scripture of Micah 6:8?” »
Thank you for the biblical question on the message of the Apostles in the Book of Acts, “What message was preached by the apostles in the Book of Acts?” For your consideration, the Apostles preached that men and women are to repent and believe that Jesus is the resurrected Lord and the suffering Messiah who will … Read More “Question: What message was preached by the apostles in the Book of Acts?” »
Thank you for the question on Psalm 23:5 and its application question, “What is meant by the saying, “My cup runs over.” Psalm 23:5, NKJV? Could you confidently say this about yourself?” The sentence, “My cup runs over.” would indicate that one is at peace and in peace. There is great inner joy and assurance that … Read More “Question: What is meant by the saying, “My cup runs over.” Psalm 23:5, NKJV? Could you confidently say this about yourself?” »
Thank you for the biblical question, “Why did Joshua choose to serve the Lord?” As I read Exodus, Numbers, and Joshua, here are some reasons why Joshua decided to choose to serve the LORD God of Israel: A. Joshua experienced firsthand the deliverance of the LORD God from the Egyptian bondage. Joshua 24 says this, “Then I … Read More “Question: Why did Joshua choose to serve the Lord?” »
Thank you for the question on accusations, “Why do communities typically turn against the husbands and “assume” negative things about them when their wives lie, slander them, cheat on them, and abandon the marriage? Why do they assume that the wives are honest and innocent?” Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration about a cheating spouse … Read More “Question: Why do communities typically turn against the husbands and “assume” negative things about them when their wives lie, slander them, cheat on them, and abandon the marriage? Why do they assume that the wives are honest and innocent?” »
Thank you for the distinction question of Bible and Scripture, “What are the differences between a Bible and a scripture?” Here are three differences between a Bible and a Scripture for one’s consideration: A. The word, Bible, refers to the whole of Scripture while a scripture may refer to a passage or a verse within the … Read More “Question: What are the differences between a Bible and a scripture?” »
Thank you for the question on the Bible and us, “Why are many educated people looking into the Bible, and should what it says about the creator matter to us and our loved ones?” Whether one is more educated or less educated, every human being ponders about life. The poor people wonder about the continuous struggle … Read More “Question: Why are many educated people looking into the Bible, and should what it says about the creator matter to us and our loved ones?” »
Thank you for the question on reading the Bible, “Is it acceptable for a Christian to read only the New Testament?” The answer is clear to any Christian. It is not acceptable for a Christian to read only the New Testament. Reading the New Testament is like reading the last chapter of the book. The … Read More “Question: Is it acceptable for a Christian to read only the New Testament?” »