Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question on the chronology of the Bible, “In The Bible, Genesis is the first book of the Old Testament, but what is the first book of the New Testament?” As one reads the table of content of the Bible, one reads that Genesis is the first book of the Old Testament and … Read More “Question: In The Bible, Genesis is the first book of the Old Testament, but what is the first book of the New Testament?“ »
Thank you for the question on marriage, “In the Bible, why was Paul against marriage?” The Apostle Paul is not against marriage. He encourages men and to marry, That is God’s plan for humans of a man and a woman marrying each other. As one reads I Corinthians 7, one may think that the Apostle Paul … Read More “Question: In the Bible, why was Paul against marriage?“ »
Thank you for the biblical question on Judas Iscariot, “Why wasn’t Judas forgiven when he repented? “When Judas, his betrayer, saw that he was condemned, he repented and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders,” Matthew 27:3 Judas Iscariot had worldly sorrow, but he did not have godly sorrow. … Read More “Question: Why wasn’t Judas forgiven when he repented? “When Judas, his betrayer, saw that he was condemned, he repented and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders,” Matthew 27:3“ »
Thank you for the biblical question, “When Paul wrote 2 Timothy 2:15, what was considered to be the word of truth at that time?” Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration of the Scriptures at the time of writing the Second Epistle to Timothy: A. Saul of Tarsus as a Pharisee accepted the three fold division … Read More “Question: When Paul wrote 2 Timothy 2:15, what was considered to be the word of truth at that time?“ »
Thank you for the question on the Great Tribulation, “Why do theologians believe the two witnesses show up in the first half of the Great Tribulation? Do they possibly come during the time of the Feast of Trumpets?” The appearance of the two witnesses during the first half of the Great Tribulation is subjective . As … Read More “Question: Why do theologians believe the two witnesses show up in the first half of the Great Tribulation? Do they possibly come during the time of the Feast of Trumpets?“ »
Thank you for the application question, “How does 1 Corinthians 6:12-13 speak to you?” I Corinthians 6 says this, “12 “I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but I will not be mastered by anything. 13 You say, “Food for the stomach and the stomach … Read More “Question: How does 1 Corinthians 6:12-13 speak to you?“ »
The context of James 2:9 in the KJB is as follows: “Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts? 5 Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? … Read More “Question: Why has the word “person” been used to garner disrespect of God in the King James Bible at James 2:9?” »
Thank you for the question on textual criticism, “Have any possible explanations been put forward as to why the early redactors of the Hebrew Bible didn’t do more to make it consistent?” As I read the question, one has to define the distinction between copyists and redactors. Copyists are not redactors. Whether in the Old Testament … Read More “Question: Have any possible explanations been put forward as to why the early redactors of the Hebrew Bible didn’t do more to make it consistent?“ »
Thank you for the interpretative question on Mark 16:8 and the other gospels, “How can you reconcile the ending of Mark’s gospel (vs8) where the women did not tell anyone about the empty tomb with the accounts in the other three gospels all have the women telling the disciple about finding the empty tomb?” The reconciliation … Read More “Question: How can you reconcile the ending of Mark’s gospel (vs8) where the women did not tell anyone about the empty tomb with the accounts in the other three gospels all have the women telling the disciple about finding the empty tomb?“ »
Thank you for the question on the rapture, “Will the rapture occur when all the world has heard the gospel?” There are varying views by Christians on what will cause the rapture to occur. One of the views is the proclamation of the Gospel throughout the world. I like to suggest that the rapture will occur … Read More “Question: Will the rapture occur when all the world has heard the gospel?” »