Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question, “Was the person who wrote the Gospel of John a gnostic leader? Gnosticism can be defined as the doctrine that the world was created and ruled by a lesser divinity or a series of lesser divinities of whom Christ was one of them. In other words, Gnosticism teaches that Jesus … Read More “Was the person who wrote the Gospel of John a gnostic leader?” »
Thank you for the question about Apostle Paul and Jesus, “How do you feel about people who say Christianity was created by Paul and Jesus had no intentions of us worshiping him as God?” The individuals who believe that Paul created Christianity and Jesus had no intention of his followers to worship him as God are … Read More “How do you feel about people who say Christianity was created by Paul and Jesus had no intentions of us worshiping him as God?” »
Thank you for the question, “What Bible is the easiest to read?” The answer to which version of the Bible is easiest to read would normally be a paraphrase version, a dynamic equivalent translation, and a literal translation of the Bible. A paraphrase version is a restatement of the meaning of a text in an expanded … Read More “What Bible is the easiest to read?” »
Thank you for the question on canonicity of the Apostle Paul’s writings, “When are the 7 genuine epistles of apostle Paul dated?” The Apostle Paul wrote more than 13 letters to churches and individuals, but the 13 that has been considered as Paul’s writings are as follows: .A. Chronology of Epistles with suggested dates: 1 Thessalonians … Read More “When are the 7 genuine epistles of apostle Paul dated?” »
Thank you for the question on the Bible, “Is the Bible a Catholic book?” The Word of God belongs to God. The Bible does not belong to any believer, church, or denomination. It is true that at the Council of Nicea whereby representatives from different churches in the Roman Empire were present to discuss the Deity-Humanity … Read More “Is the Bible a Catholic book?” »
Thank you for the question of copyists of the Bible, “Why did people write bibles thousands of years ago?” As one reads/studies the topic of canonicity, the copying of the scrolls in the Old Testament and the letters in the New Testament was primarily to preserve the written text. It must be remembered that in the … Read More “Why did people write bibles thousands of years ago?” »
Thank you for the question on the writing of the Synoptic Gospels and Acts, “Do you think it is logical to think that the synoptic Gospels and Acts were written before the Temple was destroyed?” As the news about the words and works of Jesus spread from mouth to mouth, there were living witnesses who heard … Read More “Do you think it is logical to think that the synoptic Gospels and Acts were written before the Temple was destroyed?” »
Thank you for the question on the dating of the New Testament books, “Is the New Testament written before or after the Roman Exile, and does it mention it?” Many modern Bible scholars and conservative Bible scholars have differing dating of the Gospels while most of Epistles are viewed before the Fall of Jerusalem in 70 … Read More “Is the New Testament written before or after the Roman Exile, and does it mention it?” »
Thank you for the question on the authenticity of the New Testament, “Which scripture of the New Testament is considered the most authentic both chronologically and scientifically?” As I read this question, it feels like it is a trolling question. It is asking for Scriptures that is “most authentic both chronologically and scientifically.” It is implying … Read More “Which scripture of the New Testament is considered the most authentic both chronologically and scientifically?” »
Thank you for the biblical question, “What are the books of general letters in the New Testament?” The three fold division of the New Testament are as follows: A. The Gospels are Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John B. The Historical book is Acts C. The Epistles are divided into two divisions: The Pauline Epistles: Romans, I-II … Read More “What are the books of general letters in the New Testament?” »