Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question, “If the Bible is filled with contradictions, what else can we depend on to gain knowledge and guidance? If a person rejects the Bible as truthful and true, then one’s experiences and the experiences of others become the bases of knowledge and guidance. The personal observations or experiments would lead … Read More “If the Bible is filled with contradictions, what else can we depend on to gain knowledge and guidance?” »
Thank you for the Bible reading question, “Is it true that there is a difference between memorizing biblical scripture and absorbing it?” There is a significant difference between reading and memorizing the Scriptures. Reading connotes understanding the content of what is written and being able to restate it in a verbal or written manner. Memorizing connotes … Read More “Is it true that there is a difference between memorizing biblical scripture and absorbing it?” »
Thank you for the question on the Law of Moses, “Are we still, currently in this day, supposed to follow the LOM (Law of Moses)? If no, what do we need to follow in obedience to God?” If one was to ask a Conservative Baptist, whether one is to follow the Law of Moses, that person’s … Read More “Are we still, currently in this day, supposed to follow the LOM (Law of Moses)? If no, what do we need to follow in obedience to God?” »
Thank you for the Biblical question, “What is the difference between a pastor, a apostle, and an evangelist?” As one thinks about this question, one may want to consider differentiating between the offices of pastor, apostle, and evangelist and the spiritual gift of pastor-teacher, apostle, and evangelist. The key passages for one to consider and study … Read More “What is the difference between a pastor, a apostle, and an evangelist?” »
Thank you for the personal question on being a disciple of Christ, “How do you feel being a disciple of Christ?” As a believer in Jesus Christ as my Savior, it is the greatest honor and privilege to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. I love him because he first loved me. For there is no … Read More “How do you feel being a disciple of Christ?” »
Thank you for the question, “Is it biblical that we create the other people in our lives with our minds?” As one reads the Bible, the Creator God is the creator and giver of life In Genesis 1–2, it is God who created Adam and Eve. He commanded them to have children to fill the earth. … Read More “Is it biblical that we create the other people in our lives with our minds?” »
Thank you for the interpretative question regarding Genesis, “When it is known that Adam & Eve, 7 days of creation and Noah’s Ark were written as parables and meant to be compared with original versions, why do many insist they are literal accounts? Is this a case of worshipping their doctrine before God?” As one reads … Read More “When it is known that Adam & Eve, 7 days of creation and Noah’s Ark were written as parables and meant to be compared with original versions, why do many insist they are literal accounts? Is this a case of worshipping their doctrine before God?” »
Thank you for the question on marriage, “Where in the Bible does it say marriage is not for everyone?” There are two Bible passages that addresses marriage and it’s exceptions for one’s consideration. A. Jesus said this in Matthew 19, “7 “Why then,” they asked, “did Moses command that a man give his wife a certificate of … Read More “Where in the Bible does it say marriage is not for everyone?” »
Thank you for the question on Cain, “Is Cain (from the Bible) still alive and roaming the earth? (If you have a long answer, please tl;Dr)”, The short answer is that Cain, the son of Adam, is dead. Although the Scripture does not state that Cain died, the result of Adam and Eve’s sin of eating … Read More “Is Cain (from the Bible) still alive and roaming the earth? (If you have a long answer, please tl;Dr)” »
Thank you for the question on understanding the parables, “How many non-saved people understand parables?” In our modern age of the easy access to books, recordings or videos, I believe that many non-saved individuals can read and understand the parables. If the parable was heard the first time without anyone explaining it, the listener will … Read More “How many non-saved people understand parables?” »