Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question, “Did Zechariah go into the Holy of Holies?” In Luke 1, the Scripture records these words, “ Once when Zechariah’s division was on duty and he was serving as priest before God, 9 he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to go into the temple of the … Read More “Did Zechariah go into the Holy of Holies?” »
Thank you for the question on preaching on First Corinthians, “Why is the First Corinthians so often used for sermons?” As one reads I Corinthians, this epistle is most relevant to our Post-Modern World for the Christian Church. Here are the reasons why pastors speak on First Corinthians so often: A. I Corinthians 13 is … Read More “Why is the First Corinthians so often used for sermons?” »
Thank you for the interpretation question on I Corinthians 8:6, “Who is the “one Lord” of 1 Corinthians 8:6” The NIV says this, “So then, about eating food sacrificed to idols: We know that “An idol is nothing at all in the world” and that “There is no God but one.” 5 For even if there … Read More “Who is the “one Lord” of 1 Corinthians 8:6?” »
Thank you for the interpretation question, “Which of these scriptures is not true, Mt5:3, Mt 5:5, Eccl 1:4, John 14:1-4, 2Pt3:13, Isaiah 45:18, Ps 37:9-11,29,34?” It would be very helpful if one believes that one of the verses cited is false, not true to cite it or to question the interpretation of that verse. In fairness, … Read More “Which of these scriptures is not true, Mt5:3, Mt 5:5, Eccl 1:4, John 14:1-4, 2Pt3:13, Isaiah 45:18, Ps 37:9-11,29,34?” »
Thank you for the question about the Christian life, “Does God witness our renewed spirit in the Temple that is in us? Is our spirit connected to the perception/image we are using with God’s Temple? Is opening the door to Christ inviting Him into the Temple/perception as our Image of Knowledge?” As I read the questions, … Read More “Does God witness our renewed spirit in the Temple that is in us? Is our spirit connected to the perception/image we are using with God’s Temple? Is opening the door to Christ inviting Him into the Temple/perception as our Image of Knowledge?” »
Thank you for the exegetical question on Matt. 24:3, “Who has researched the original reading of the Bible book of Mt 24:3? What did you find out?” The original autograph of the Gospel of Matthew is no longer available, but there are parchments and scrolls of the Gospel of Matthew. All the Old and New … Read More “Who has researched the original reading of the Bible book of Mt 24:3? What did you find out?” »
Thank you for the theological question, “Does the gospel demand grace for the heretic as well as the sinner?” The central word in this question is demand. The word, demand, is defined as an insistent and peremptory request, made as if by right. As I view this question for thoughts is that the Gospel demands … Read More “Does the gospel demand grace for the heretic as well as the sinner?” »
Thank you for the question on the appearance of Christ in the Old and New Testament, “If much of what is written in the Book of Revelations is synonymous with the book of Daniel, why did the resurrected Christ appear to John and not the pre-incarnate Christ to Daniel?” The Book of Revelation is a … Read More “If much of what is written in the Book of Revelations is synonymous with the book of Daniel, why did the resurrected Christ appear to John and not the pre-incarnate Christ to Daniel?” »
Thank you for the biblical question, “Is 2 Peter 3:10-12 biblical proof that the heavens and the elements will be no more on the last day?” As one reads II Peter 3:10–12, one must be careful in using the term, “biblical proof.” As I understand the biblical text, the Scriptures do not state that there will … Read More “Is 2 Peter 3:10-12 biblical proof that the heavens and the elements will be no more on the last day?” »
Thank you for the question, “Why does the gospel tell us that we must endure trials with joy in James 1:2?” James 1:21 does not say that believers are to endure trials with joy. James 1:21 says that believers are to view trials with joy. There is a difference between enduring trials and viewing trials with … Read More “Why does the gospel tell us that we must endure trials with joy in James 1:2?” »