Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the Biblical question, “What is the differentiate the distinction between the letter and the gospel?” The similarity between the Epistles (Letters) and the Gospel is that both of them were written to a certain people group. The Gospel does not state to whom it is written while the Epistles generally has an addressee … Read More “What is the differentiate the distinction between the letter and the gospel?” »
Thank you for the question on the translation of the Hebrew and Greek text, “People told me the Dead Sea Scrolls are a joke and were made by the powerful elites to throw us off track of the 100% real word of the Bible, King James version, how are they so sure? And aren’t the Dead … Read More “People told me the Dead Sea Scrolls are a joke and were made by the powerful elites to throw us off track of the 100% real word of the Bible, King James version, how are they so sure? And aren’t the Dead Sea Scrolls 100% authentic?” »
Thank you for the question, “Who wrote the first dictated letter?” If one is referring to the New Testament, it is most likely Caesar Augustus when he issued a decree that a census should be taken of the Roman empire (Luke 2:1). It is noted that rulers would often dictate their decrees in a letter … Read More “Who wrote the first dictated letter?” »
Thank you for the question, “What did the Bible fail to mention?” The Bible does not seek to answer all of life’s question or of our universe. The Bible focuses on the creation of humans in the image and likeness of God and the restoration to it. Thus it is not that the Bible fail … Read More “What did the Bible fail to mention?” »
Thank you for the translation and comprehension of the Bible, “If the holy Bible is the word of god then why was it written in an ancient language that is difficult to decipher, understand, and translate into modern day languages?” The Bible is primarily written in Hebrew and Greek. As one may already know, every culture … Read More “If the holy Bible is the word of god then why was it written in an ancient language that is difficult to decipher, understand, and translate into modern day languages?” »
Thank you for the question on Bible reading, “What is the easiest version of the Bible to read?” I have lost count of the multiple versions of the Bible. If one wants a Bible version to read, I would recommend The New English Version. If one wants to do a more critical Bible study, I would … Read More “What is the easiest version of the Bible to read?” »
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 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 historicity of Esther, “Why do some scholars say the Book of Esther is fiction?” As a Christian, I do not believe that the Book of Esther is fiction. The primary reason for some scholars questioning the historicity of Esther is the reconciliation of history with the events stated … Read More “Why do some scholars say the Book of Esther is fiction?” »
Thank you for the question on the infallibility of Scripture, “How do you decide the Bible is infallible and all other scriptures are false?” Before I share my thoughts on this question, the comparison of the Bible with other religious literatures does not mean that there is an absence of any truth in their teachings. For … Read More “How do you decide the Bible is infallible and all other scriptures are false?” »