Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question on tithing, “Is tithing a Pentecostal Church doctrine or just one of the modern mega churches?” The doctrine of tithing is prescribed by God to the Jewish people. They were to give a tenth of their harvest or work to the LORD God in supporting the Temple worship. With the destruction … Read More “Is tithing a Pentecostal Church doctrine or just one of the modern mega churches?” »
Thank you for the question on the authorship of the Book of Hebrews, “Could Apollos have written the book of Hebrews as a scribe to Paul?” Bible scholars debate the authorship of the Book of Hebrews. There are three likely authors to this book. They are as follows: The Apostle Paul Barnabas Apollos The author … Read More “Could Apollos have written the book of Hebrews as a scribe to Paul?” »
Thank you for the interpretative and theological question on free will and God’s sovereignty, “How does someone who believes in free will interpret John 6:44, “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws them, and I will raise them up at the last day?” As I think about that question, Jesus … Read More “How does someone who believes in free will interpret John 6:44, “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws them, and I will raise them up at the last day?”” »
Thank you for the interpretation and application question on Matthew 5:40, “What is Matthew 5:40 really about?” As I read Matthew 5–7, Jesus is teaching his followers about Kingdom Principles of Living in the Kingdom of God even in this world. This is in contrast to letter of the Law/Torah to the grace principle of God’s … Read More “What is Matthew 5:40 really about?” »
As one reads the Scriptures, theologians and Bible scholars have completed word studies on the subject of the Holy Spirit. One can do a personal study of the Spirit or Holy Spirit through a concordance of any book in the Bible. The theological statement that the Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity … Read More “What does the Bible say the Holy Spirit is based on?” »
Thank you for question on the first church in the Bible, “What was the name of the first church in the Bible?” A church is NOT a building or a location. A church is a called out group of believers in Jesus Christ who meet together to worship, to learn the Word, to be mutually encourage … Read More “What was the name of the first church in the Bible?” »
Thank you for the question on the Word of God, “What does the word of God really mean?” Scripture describes God as a spirit who expresses himself in anthropomorphic terms so that his creature beings can relate to him. God is transcendent and yet imminent to his created creatures. In order for his created creatures on … Read More “What does the word of God really mean?” »
Thank you for the question of animal sacrifices, “Why did God require blood sacrifices in the Old Testament? Why didn’t He just implement the new covenant in the first place instead of allowing/requiring the torture of millions of animals (for nothing, since people just went right on sinning).” If I may share my understanding of the … Read More “Why did God require blood sacrifices in the Old Testament? Why didn’t He just implement the new covenant in the first place instead of allowing/requiring the torture of millions of animals (for nothing, since people just went right on sinning).” »
Thank you for the Biblical and theological question on the glory of Jesus, “In John 17:24, how does being dependent on the Father for glory make the Son equal to the Father?” The observation of the text is a great one and the question is a very relevant one. The deity of Jesus Christ has been … Read More “In John 17:24, how does being dependent on the Father for glory make the Son equal to the Father?” »
Thank you for the question on keeping God’s commandment, “(asking protestants) In 1 John 5:3 it is said that to love god is to keep his commandments, and 1 Corinthians 2:9 says that heaven is the place for those who love god. Does that contradicts salvation by faith alone?” The question is a pertinent one and … Read More “(asking protestants) In 1 John 5:3 it is said that to love god is to keep his commandments, and 1 Corinthians 2:9 says that heaven is the place for those who love god. Does that contradicts salvation by faith alone?” »