Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question on the authorship of the Bible, “Who wrote the original Bible?” For one’s consideration, the author of the Bible is the Holy Spirit who guided men to record the Words from God. II Timothy 3 says this, 16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in … Read More “Question: Who wrote the original Bible?” »
Thank you for the question on inspiration, “How can they say the Bible is the word of God, yet humans told the words to the bible?” The Bible is the Word of God because the Spirit of God guided each writer in declaring the very words of God to his people. I cite three examples for … Read More “Question: How can they say the Bible is the word of God, yet humans told the words to the bible?” »
Thank you for the question on Biblical grammar, “Why does Bible grammar seem intentionally perplexing compared to today?” I am not a Hebrew or Greek scholar. In taking Hebrew and Greek in seminary, I found that by taking Greek, I finally understood English grammar better. Greek is very precise and there is less ambiguity than in … Read More “Question: Why does Bible grammar seem intentionally perplexing compared to today?” »
Thank you for the question on the Bible, “Since God is all-powerful.. Do you think he could’ve written the Bible much more intelligently/impressively?” The Bible is written to the people of God. Its framing must be within the context of the time and culture in which his people were living in. If God was to write … Read More “Question: Since God is all-powerful.. Do you think he could’ve written the Bible much more intelligently/impressively?” »
Thank you for the question on chapters and verses in the Bible, “My study of Biblical Hebrew includes a website where a Cantor reads the verses one at a time. It renumbers KJV Genesis 31:55 as Genesis 32:1. Does the versification continue to drift apart?” I looked up the AKJV and the KJV. Both of those … Read More “Question: My study of Biblical Hebrew includes a website where a Cantor reads the verses one at a time. It renumbers KJV Genesis 31:55 as Genesis 32:1. Does the versification continue to drift apart?” »
Thank you for the question on translations of the Bible, “Are the Bible translations and versions accidentally corrupted by translators and copyists from ancient manuscripts?” Since I have written on this topic on my website, the current translations and versions are based on the based compared and earliest manuscripts that we have today. Scholars have compared … Read More “Question: Are the Bible translations and versions accidentally corrupted by translators and copyists from ancient manuscripts?” »
Thank you for the question on canonicity and Bible study, “How does an awareness of development of the Canon impact our approach to studying the Bible?” Here are two thoughts on Canonicity and Bible Study: A. If a person holds to the view that the Canon was a late development by men, then there is no … Read More “Question: Thank you for the question on canonicity and Bible study, “How does an awareness of development of the Canon impact our approach to studying the Bible?”” »
Thank you for the question, “I am learning Hebrew by reading the Old Testament in the original. Much of what seems explicit in the KJV is actually inferred and implicit in the Hebrew text. Is this a widespread characteristic of Biblical Hebrew?” There may be a variety of usages or meaning to a world. Context would … Read More “Question: I am learning Hebrew by reading the Old Testament in the original. Much of what seems explicit in the KJV is actually inferred and implicit in the Hebrew text. Is this a widespread characteristic of Biblical Hebrew?” »
Thank you for the question on reading the Bible, “Why is the Bible read by both believers and non-believers?” Here are some thoughts on why believers and non-believers read the Bible: A. The Bible is read in seeking life questions of purpose and meaning of life. B. The Bible is read for comfort and hope to … Read More “Question: Why is the Bible read by both believers and non-believers?” »
Thank you for the question on replication of the same story in the Bible, “Why are there so many replications of the same story in the Bible from one book to the other?” The answer is that children tend to imitate the actions or mannerism of their parents. We see ourselves in our children and the … Read More “Question: Why are there so many replications of the same story in the Bible from one book to the other?” »