Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question on the authenticity of John 7:53–8:11, “Who wrote John 7:53–8:11?” The question of the authorship and authenticity of John 7:53–8:11 may be viewed from three perspectives: A. The author is the Apostle John and is included in the original autograph/writing. B. The author is the Apostle John for the Gospel … Read More “Who wrote John 7:53–8:11?” »
Thank you for the question on the Biblical attributes of the Church, “What are the Biblical attributes of God’s true CHURCH?” The answer to this question is not a simple one for the Universal Church (the Bride of Christ) and the Local Church includes aspects of a being a living organism and a functional organization. The … Read More “What are the Bible attributes of God’s true CHURCH?” »
Thank you for the Biblical question, “What is the differentiate the distinction between the letter and the gospel?” The similarity between the Epistles (Letters) and the Gospel is that both of them were written to a certain people group. The Gospel does not state to whom it is written while the Epistles generally has an addressee … Read More “What is the differentiate the distinction between the letter and the gospel?” »
Thank you for the interpretive question, “In Hebrews 12:25, who is “Him”? As one reads the context of Hebrews 12, there is a reference to Moses-Israelites at Mount Sinai. There is the reference to the speaker at Mount Sinai. There is the reference to the speaker to the followers of Jesus Christ. As one reads the … Read More “In Hebrews 12:25, who is “Him”?” »
Thank you for the question, “When did the Apostle Paul learn Greek?” The Scriptures does not state when Saul of Tarsus learned Greek. Since Saul was born in Tarsus of Cilicia (Acts 22:2), it is likely that he learned Greek as a child as this was a Greek-Roman city. It is may well be that … Read More “When did the Apostle Paul learn Greek?” »
Thank you for the question, “Who wrote the first dictated letter?” If one is referring to the New Testament, it is most likely Caesar Augustus when he issued a decree that a census should be taken of the Roman empire (Luke 2:1). It is noted that rulers would often dictate their decrees in a letter … Read More “Who wrote the first dictated letter?” »
Thank you for the interpretative question, “In James 2:23, does the use of the word “fulfilled” (ἐπληρώθη) suggest that Genesis 15:6 was a prophecy about the future?” As I read Genesis15 and James 2 again, the answer is yes in that Genesis 15:6 is prophetic since it was a promise made by God to Abram. Genesis … Read More “In James 2:23, does the use of the word “fulfilled” (ἐπληρώθη) suggest that Genesis 15:6 was a prophecy about the future?” »
Thank you for the interpretative question, “St. Paul says “For God delivered all to disobedience” in Romans 11:32. Why would God make people disobey?” As one reads the context of Romans 11, this gives greater clarity to one’s question. The text says this, “I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers and sisters, … Read More “St. Paul says “For God delivered all to disobedience” in Romans 11:32. Why would God make people disobey?” »
Thank you for the Biblical question, “When did Judas Iscariot die?” The time frame of when Judas Iscariot died is given in Matthew 27:1–8. The death of Judas Iscariot came soon after he realized that the Pharisees condemned Jesus and sent him to Pilate to have him executed by the Romans. Matthew 27 says this, “27 Early … Read More “When did Judas Iscariot die?” »
Thank you for interpretative question, “What are your thoughts on John 18:2–9?” The question being asked is a vague as one wonders if the questionnaire has a textual criticism issue or an interpretative question on the passage. The cited text is as follows from the NIV, “When he had finished praying, Jesus left with his disciples … Read More “What are your thoughts on “John 18:2-9”?” »