Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question on Luke, “Did Luke, the Greek Gentile influence the Apostle Paul?” The Scripture is mostly silent about the Apostle Paul’s traveling companion, Luke. Luke was a physician. Colossians 4 says this about Luke, “4 Our dear friend Luke, the doctor, and Demas send greetings” (NIV). II Timothy 4 says this about Luke, 11 Only … Read More “Question: Did Luke, the Greek Gentile influence the Apostle Paul?” »
Thank you for the question on the Beatitude, “According to Matthews 5:5, how can the meek inherit the earth?” (NIV). The text says this: “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration on how the meek inherit the earth: A. Jesus gives the description of a person who … Read More “Question: According to Matthews 5:5, how can the meek inherit the earth?” »
Thank you for the question on the Apostle Paul’s travel, “Where did Paul go after leaving Athens?” I am uncertain as to the purpose of the question since Acts 18:1 states that Paul went to Corinth after leaving Athens. If there is something more to you question, please let the readers know. Thanks. The earlier context … Read More “Question: Where did Paul go after leaving Athens?” »
Thank you for the interpretative question on III John 1:7, “In 3 John 1:7, what is meant by “because that for his name’s sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.”? As one reads the broader context of verse 7, the text says this, “5 Dear friend, you are faithful in what you are doing for … Read More “Question: In 3 John 1:7, what is meant by “because that for his name’s sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.”?” »
Thank you for the question of intercalation in the Gospel of Mark, “What is the sample of intercalation or sandwich in the Gospel of Mark?” One would expect intercalation or interruption of events in the life of Jesus. We have interruptions all that time. It’s normal and expected. We have experience our children or spouse call … Read More “Question: What is the sample of intercalation or sandwich in the Gospel of Mark?” »
As on reads the Scriptures, theologians understand the Biblical text differently. Whose interpretation is correct? Is it the Pope or your Pastor? Is it the Bible commentators or the translators of the Bible? Why is there so many “different” interpretation to the text? Why can’t Christians agree to one interpretation of the text? II Peter … Read More “Question: Whose Interpretation is Correct? 2 Peter 1:12-21” »
Thank you for Biblical question on I Peter 1:23, “What is eternal life according to 1 Peter 1:23?” Eternal life is being regenerated or born again out of an imperishable seed. The means or method of receiving the eternal life is through the Word of God. The NIV says this, “For you have been born again, … Read More “Question: What is eternal life according to 1 Peter 1:23?” »
Thank you for the question on not forsaking meeting together, “I’m told the Bible says not to forsake meeting together. Does the Bible allow for common sense if you know the people are unkind, judgmental, devious, and toxic to your soul?” Hebrews 10:24–25 says this, “24 And let us consider how we may spur one another on … Read More “Question: I’m told the Bible says not to forsake meeting together. Does the Bible allow for common sense if you know the people are unkind, judgmental, devious, and toxic to your soul?” »
Thank you for the interpretative question on Matthew 19:9, “What does the colon in verse Matthew 19:9 in the Bible help further explain? Is it a general explanation or a situational explanation?” The punctuation marks in our English translation of the Bible are arbitrary as the translator(s) decide best how to interpret the text or convey … Read More “Question: What does the colon in verse Matthew 19:9 in the Bible help further explain? Is it a general explanation or a situational explanation?” »
Thank you for the Biblical question about John Mark, “Why did John Mark leave Paul and Barnabas while in Perga and went back to Jerusalem?” Acts 13 says this, “13 Now Paul and his companions set sail from Paphos and came to Perga in Pamphylia. And John left them and returned to Jerusalem, 14 but they went … Read More “Question: Why did John Mark leave Paul and Barnabas while in Perga and went back to Jerusalem?” »