Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question on Bible stories, “What gave inspiration to Bible stories?” As one reads the biblical narrative, the accounts of the events are truly inspiring for your consideration: A. In the biblical narrative, one may see oneself as one having little faith. As one thinks about the nearly impossible circumstances that the biblical … Read More “What gave inspiration to Bible stories?” »
Thank you for the question on being intellectually and emotionally honest with the science and the Bible, “How can one reconcile an intellectual and emotional understanding of God and the Bible in the 21st century?” As a Christian, it is my goal to be honest with myself, being consistent with my biblical beliefs in a scientific … Read More “How can one reconcile an intellectual and emotional understanding of God and the Bible in the 21st century?” »
Thank you for the question on authorship and its content, “How does the Bible identify its author, and what kind of knowledge does it provide?” Here are some thoughts regarding identification of the author of a book: There is the “state” name of the author and there is the “implied” name of the author. I. The … Read More “How does the Bible identify its author, and what kind of knowledge does it provide?” »
Thank you for the question on what is so special about the Bible. For one’s consideration of what is so special about the Bible: A. The Bible is God’s revelation about his relationship to his created world, not man reaching out to God. B. The Bible is God’s record of how a person can have … Read More “Can anyone enlighten me on what is believed to be so special about the Bible?” »
Thank you for the question on the Bible being media. When I think of “media”, I usually think of someone or something being communicated to another person. One can view the Bible as the content of the media. The means of communication can be reading, drama or stories of the Bible, debate about the Bible, … Read More “Is the Bible considered media?” »
As I thought about your question, here is one thing for your consideration. In the creation narrative of the rising of the land mass from submerged waters is something few if any would have believed it. A. Bible asserts that the landmass arose from the ocean floor. The reasoning is that geologist believe that tectonic … Read More “Is there anything in the Bible that makes one think, “How could they know this?”” »
Today there is so much on the internet that one tends to avoid purchasing books and the ones that I recommend are already online. For critical study, I prefer using Analytical Key to the Old Testament by Owens and The NASB-NIV PARALLEL NEW TESTAMENT IN GREEK AND ENGLISH by Marshall. For exegetical study, I like … Read More “Would you be so kind to recommend me a book about the exegetical Bible commentary?” »
Thank you for the question on ancient writings, “Is there a story/book older than the Bible?” As one may know that the earliest surviving book/ codes is Codex Sinaiticus. Codex Sinaiticus is dated to about 325 CE. The Dead Sea Scrolls are dated between first century BCE and into the first century CE. The oldest surviving … Read More “Is there a story/book older than the Bible?” »
Thank you for the question on the human authorship of the Bible, “Which apostles wrote the Bible?” The Apostle Paul writes that it is the Holy Spirit who inspired the writers of Scripture, being under his influence and direction. The Apostle Peter affirms in his letter that no prophesy came about by the writer’s themselves. As … Read More “Which apostles wrote the Bible?” »
Thank you for the Biblical question, “When was the Bible divided into the Old and New Testament?” Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration on the division of the Old Testament and New Testament: A. By the time of the first century BCE, the Old Testament was recognized in a three fold section which for Jewish … Read More “When was the Bible divided into the Old and New Testament?” »