Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the interpretative question on duration of wars in the Old Testament, “How long were wars in the Old Testament?” As one reads Joshua, Samuel, and Kings, it appears that wars were only a few days unless it was a siege on a city. A. The less than a week war: The armies would … Read More “Question: How long were wars in the Old Testament?” »
Thank you for the biblical interpretation question on Isaiah 34:14, “Who is Isaiah 34:14 talking about? Who’s Lilith?” The broader context says this, “Edom’s streams will be turned into pitch, her dust into burning sulfur; her land will become blazing pitch! It will not be quenched night or day; its smoke will rise forever. From generation to generation … Read More “Question: Who is Isaiah 34:14 talking about? Who’s Lilith?” »
Thank you for the biblical question on Micah 6:8, Micah 6:6–8 says this, “With what shall I come before the LORD and bow down before the exalted God? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves a year old? 7 Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousand rivers … Read More “Question: What is the best Theme and Aim for the scripture of Micah 6:8?” »
Thank you for the question on Psalm 23:5 and its application question, “What is meant by the saying, “My cup runs over.” Psalm 23:5, NKJV? Could you confidently say this about yourself?” The sentence, “My cup runs over.” would indicate that one is at peace and in peace. There is great inner joy and assurance that … Read More “Question: What is meant by the saying, “My cup runs over.” Psalm 23:5, NKJV? Could you confidently say this about yourself?” »
Thank you for the biblical question, “Why did Joshua choose to serve the Lord?” As I read Exodus, Numbers, and Joshua, here are some reasons why Joshua decided to choose to serve the LORD God of Israel: A. Joshua experienced firsthand the deliverance of the LORD God from the Egyptian bondage. Joshua 24 says this, “Then I … Read More “Question: Why did Joshua choose to serve the Lord?” »
Thank you for the question on the earliest Hebrew manuscripts, “What are the earliest manuscripts for the Hebrew Bible?” The earliest least uncontested Hebrew manuscripts is the Dead Sea Scrolls dating to the 2nd or 1st BCE. Prior to the discovery of the Dead Sea Scroll, the earliest scroll is the Nash Papyrus, dating 2nd BCE and contains … Read More “Question: What are the earliest manuscripts for the Hebrew Bible?” »
Thank you for the question on belief of Exodus 21:22–25, “How many people still believe in the Exodus 21:22–25 that is in the Bible?” The number of people who still believe or affirm equal justice is 100%. Exodus 21:21–25 is the heart for equal justice under the law. In the heart of every victim, there is … Read More “Question: How many people still believe in the Exodus 21:22–25 that is in the Bible?” »
Thank you for the question on the differences between the Old Testament and the New Testament, “What is the difference between the Old Testament and the New Testament?” Here are some thoughts on the differences between the Old Testament and the New Testaments: A. The Old Testaments were written by the prophets while the New Testaments … Read More “Question: What is the difference between the Old Testament and the New Testament?” »
Thank you for the question about Codex Sinaiticus, “Why did the Codex Sinaiticus exclude the book of Hosea?” In my reading about Codex Sinaiticus, there are large sections of the Old Testament that are missing. The New Testament and the Apocrypha has been preserved in this Codex. If one is focusing on one particular book, the … Read More “Question: Why did the Codex Sinaiticus exclude the book of Hosea?” »
Thank you for the theological and application question on II Samuel 24, “Wasn’t God rather too hard on Israel when David took a census in 2 Samuel 24?” As one reads II Samuel 24, the plague that killed 70,000 Israelites seems overwhelming to the readers. It may even seem unjust that God destroyed so many lives … Read More “Question: Wasn’t God rather too hard on Israel when David took a census in 2 Samuel 24?” »