Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the questioning of parenting, “How does a father bring up his children with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord (Eph.6:4)?” As parent and grandparent, there are many things that I could or should have done with my children and there are things that we are doing better in helping others. … Read More “How does a father bring up his children with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord (Eph.6:4)?” »
Thank you for expressing your desire to know God more intimately, “I notice I use the phone more than read the Bible. As a 14-year-old, how can I get into the Bible more and have a relationship with God?” The modern technology can be a blessing and also be a distraction. The Ipad or cellphone are … Read More “I notice I use the phone more than read the Bible. As a 14-year-old, how can I get into the Bible more and have a relationship with God?” »
Thank you for the theological question on the Trinity, “How do I explain to a young believer that the Holy Trinity is one God in three persons and not the worship of three different gods?” Here are some thoughts for one consideration in explaining the Godhead: A. I would explain that the term, trinity, is not … Read More “How do I explain to a young believer that the Holy Trinity is one God in three persons and not the worship of three different gods?” »
Thank you for the question on the value of the Bible, “What kind of advice can we find in the Bible? As one reads the Bible as literature, one can find the following advices: A. Advice on One’s Self Worth. The person’s self worth is not based on one’s place of birth, performance, position or … Read More “What kind of advice can we find in the Bible?” »
Thank you for the question, “Which of the books of the Bible brings you peace?” The Psalms is one of the books that gives me encouragement a ons a reminder that God looks over me and cares for me. In particular, Psalm 23 and Psalm 139 helps quiet my anxious heart when trials seems to overwhelm … Read More “Which of the books of the Bible brings you peace?” »
Thank you for the question, “Why do we need to interpret the Bible?” The primary reason one needs to interpret the Bible is that has to ascertain the various meanings of a word or phrase in a sentence or paragraph. For example as one reads John 3:16 the verse says this, “For God so loved the world … Read More “Why do we need to interpret the Bible?” »
Thank you for the question on Christ Letters, Christ Returns, “What do you think about the book/audiobook (Christ letters, Christ returns speaks his truth) Do you think it’s authentic, or somebody made all this up, just to sell the audio book, for profit, it claims this is real arcane texts, hidden from public?” To be fair, … Read More “What do you think about the book/audiobook (Christ letters, Christ returns speaks his truth) Do you think it’s authentic, or somebody made all this up, just to sell the audio book, for profit, it claims this is real arcane texts, hidden from public?” »
Thank you for the question on ministers, “What for you are the qualities of a priest or pastor that would respond to the present situations?” I Timothy 3 and Titus 1 state the qualification of church leaders for the church age. The work of the ministry is described in Matthew 28:18–20, Acts 2:42–47, and Ephesians … Read More “What for you are the qualities of a priest or pastor that would respond to the present situations?” »
Thank you for the question on belief, “What can you say to the statement, “If it is not in the Bible, don’t believe it”? That statement is false. The Bible is a recorded divine revelation of the will of God to his people. Since the recorded divine revelation relates primarily to his people, there are … Read More “What can you say to the statement, “If it is not in the Bible, don’t believe in it”?” »
Thank you for the question on updating version of the Bible, “Why has the Holy Spirit stopped influencing people to write an update version of the Bible?” Many Christians believed that the new revelation from God ended with the Apostles in the first century CE. Here are some thoughts why the Holy Spirit has ceased divine … Read More “Why has the Holy Spirit stopped influencing people to write an updated version of the Bible?” »