Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question on sermons, “What are the advantages and disadvantages of homilies or sermons?” Here are some thoughts on the advantages and disadvantages of sermons: A. The advantages of sermons. The pastor is theologically and biblically trained in the Scriptures. The pastor is able to explain and illustrate the Scriptures. The pastor is … Read More “What are the advantages and disadvantages of homilies or sermons?” »
Thank you for the question on miracles, “Can you be intellectually honest and tell me which biblical miracles you believe and why?” As an respondent, I am unsure how to interpret the tenor of the question as wanting to truly know what a Christian believe or to interpret the tenor of the question of the foolishness … Read More “Can you be intellectually honest and tell me which biblical miracles you believe and why?” »
Thank you for the question on the church, “Why is it that the church remains unchanged from her birth in jerusalem at pentecost?” In the last two hundred years, the church has changed drastically both in doctrine and in church practices. The Greek Orthodox church has changed the least. The Catholic Church hasn’t changed much in … Read More “Why is it that the church remains unchanged from her birth in jerusalem at pentecost?” »
Thank you for the question on ministry and political office, “How scripturally correct is it for someone called into full time ministry, especially, as a founding pastor to seek political office by election?” As I ponder this question, I need to qualify my answer since there is limited information on the pastor’s situation. Here are some … Read More “How scripturally correct is it for someone called into full time ministry, especially, as a founding pastor to seek political office by election?” »
Thank you for the question on the statement, “If it is not in the Bible, don’t believe it”? That statement is false. There are many facts that the Bible is silent on which is true. King Solomon’s observations on plants and animals recorded in Proverbs reflects that there are other observations that’s not recorded. Psalm … 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 the root of all evil, “Does the Bible say money is the root of all evil?” No, the Bible does not say that money is the root of all evil. The Biblical text says that love of money is a root of all evil. The issue is not money, but … Read More “Does the Bible say money is the root of all evil?” »
Thank you for the question on the meaning of John 6:60–69, “What is the message of John 6:60-69?” The message of John 6:60–69 is that no human being can come to the Father unless the Father draws that person to himself. In John 6, Jesus had a large crowd following and listening to his words. They … Read More “What is the message of John 6:60-69?” »
Thank you for the influence of the Bible on our modern society, “Does the Bible still possess the same influence in society that it once had?” As I read the Bible, the influence of the Bible will diminished because of the condition and increased hardness of man’s heart. The Apostle Paul wrote this in II Tim. … Read More “Does the Bible still possess the same influence in society that it once had?” »
Thank you for the question on preaching Christ. Here are some thoughts for your consideration: A. The motivation of preaching the Gospel of salvation. The Apostle Paul recognized that some followers of Jesus Christ proclaimed the Gospel of salvation from selfish motives. Although he doesn’t state their motives, one can surmise that there are individuals … Read More “Does Philippians 1:15-18 relate to today’s way of preaching? Should it not matter as long as Christ is being proclaimed?” »
Thank you for your question, Do those who “preach the loudest” have “the biggest skeletons in their closet”? In seeking to answer your question, one has to be careful not to over generalized that those who “preached the loudest” may have “the biggest skeletons”in their lives. There are no perfect individuals and that includes Christians. … Read More “Do those who “preach the loudest” have “the biggest skeletons in their closet”?” »