Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the biblical question on John 3:16, “Did God have a son? How come I read in the scriptures that “For God so loved the world that he gave is only begotten son”?” John 3:16 is one of the most loved passages for Christians. Many Christians know the verse by heart. It is probably … Read More “Did God have a son? How come I read in the scriptures that “For God so loved the world that he gave is only begotten son”?” »
Thank you for the question on polygamy, “What is the chapter and verse of the New Testament that commands people against polygamous marriage?” As one reads the Old Testament and the New Testament, one must remember that God gave his words or didn’t restrict his words through progressive revelation. In a very broad sense, God allowed … Read More “What is the chapter and verse of the New Testament that commands people against polygamous marriage?” »
Thank you for biblical question, “Whoever is born of the flesh is flesh yet whoever is born of the Spirit is spirit (John 3:1-15). If the Son of God became flesh then how could He have returned to Heaven?” John 3 speaks of the need of spiritual birth, not just a physical birth. Without a … Read More “Whoever is born of the flesh is flesh yet whoever is born of the Spirit is spirit (John 3:1-15). If the Son of God became flesh then how could He have returned to Heaven?” »
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 question on canonicity, How can the Epistles be divinely inspired scripture if there are ones that have been lost, if they were, wouldn’t God have protected them (eg Laodiceans, previous letter to the Ephesians, the “Severe”)? Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration: A. The letters written by the Apostle Paul were … Read More “How can the Epistles be divinely inspired scripture if there are ones that have been lost, if they were, wouldn’t God have protected them (eg. Laodiceans, previous letter to the Ephesians, the ‘Severe Letter’)?” »
Thank you for a hypothetical wording on John 1:1–2, “If John 1:1,2 had used the word beginner not beginning, could it have changed the meaning and what could it have meant? “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with … Read More “If John 1:1,2 had used the word beginner not beginning, could it have changed the meaning and what could it have meant? “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God.”” »
Thank you for the exegetical question on John 3:16, “What roles do God and the son have according to John 3:16, and what does the word begotten mean?” Realizing that there are various opinions on the person and deity of Jesus Christ, the view presented is a personal one. It does not represent other Christians or … Read More “What roles do God and the son have according to John 3:16, and what does the word begotten mean?” »
Thank you for the biblical question, “Is the Gospel found in the Old Testament?” The Apostle Paul states the Gospel in I Corinthians 15, “Now, brothers and sisters, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. 2 By this gospel you are … Read More “Is the Gospel found in the Old Testament?” »
Thank you for the question on historian’s view of the Apostle Paul, “I see that many scholars no longer regard Acts as history. How does this change our view of St. Paul?” This is no surprise at all for there are many historians and theologians who do not believe that Moses, David, or even Jesus existed. … Read More “I see that many scholars no longer regard Acts as history. How does this change our view of St. Paul?” »
Thank you for the question on the woman caught in adultery in the Gospel of John, “Does it really matter that ‘the cast the first stone story,’ is not in the earliest manuscripts of ‘the Gospel of John’ when the manuscripts are missing huge parts of the book anyway? For instance, Papyrus 66 is missing chapters … Read More “Does it really matter that ‘the cast the first stone story,’ is not in the earliest manuscripts of ‘the Gospel of John’ when the manuscripts are missing huge parts of the book anyway? For instance, Papyrus 66 is missing chapters 17 through 19.” »