Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question, “What ails the evangelical church/world?” Here are some thoughts on what ails the Evangelical church: A. The failure to address the social issues of today from a Biblical perspective. There isn’t one unified answer on social issues which leaves Evangelicals divided. B. The failure to address modern criticism and apologetic … Read More “What ails the evangelical church/ world?” »
Thank you for the question on preaching, “Can I become a well-known and profitable preacher simply through home schooling?” In our Western Culture, it is unlikely that a home schooled person can become well-known and profitable preacher. If one is referring to being home schooled through high school, that is acceptable. If one thinks that … Read More “Can I become a well-known and profitable preacher simply through home schooling?” »
Thank you for the interpretation question, “Two well-known theologians study the exact same Bible passage and come to opposite conclusions on what it means. How do you decide which one is accurate?” The decision on the interpretation of a biblical text is not based on theological statements, commentaries, or even theologians and teachers. Believers are called … Read More “Two well-known theologians study the exact same Bible passage and come to opposite conclusions on what it means. How do you decide which one is accurate?” »
Thank you for the question on overcoming a tragic/dysfunctional family, “Aside from the context of having been the only one who survived a tragic event, can survivor’s guilt also apply to someone who grows up in a dysfunctional family, gets away and thrives?” In giving an opinion, not THE opinion, I approach this question from a … Read More “Aside from the context of having been the only one who survived a tragic event, can survivor’s guilt also apply to someone who grows up in a dysfunctional family, gets away and thrives?” »
Thank you for the question on the Ten Commandments, “Are there exceptions to the ten commandments?” The Ten Commandments were given to the Israelites at Mount Sinai (Exodus 19–20). This is part of the conditional Mosaic Covenant between the LORD God and the people who came out of Egypt and their descendants. For one’s consideration, there … Read More “Are there exceptions to the ten commandments?” »
Thank you for the question on preaching on First Corinthians, “Why is the First Corinthians so often used for sermons?” As one reads I Corinthians, this epistle is most relevant to our Post-Modern World for the Christian Church. Here are the reasons why pastors speak on First Corinthians so often: A. I Corinthians 13 is … Read More “Why is the First Corinthians so often used for sermons?” »
Thank you for the question on spirituality, “Can one become, for example, spiritual American, or spiritual English, or spiritual German, or spiritual French, or spiritual Canadian? Maybe, spiritual Israel is different.” As one reads the question, the adjective or modifying word, spiritual, is critical. It will depend on how one defines “spiritual.” If one is citing … Read More “Can one become, for example, spiritual American, or spiritual English, or spiritual German, or spiritual French, or spiritual Canadian? Maybe, spiritual Israel is different.” »
Thank you for the interpretation question, “Which of these scriptures is not true, Mt5:3, Mt 5:5, Eccl 1:4, John 14:1-4, 2Pt3:13, Isaiah 45:18, Ps 37:9-11,29,34?” It would be very helpful if one believes that one of the verses cited is false, not true to cite it or to question the interpretation of that verse. In fairness, … Read More “Which of these scriptures is not true, Mt5:3, Mt 5:5, Eccl 1:4, John 14:1-4, 2Pt3:13, Isaiah 45:18, Ps 37:9-11,29,34?” »
Thank you for the question about the Christian life, “Does God witness our renewed spirit in the Temple that is in us? Is our spirit connected to the perception/image we are using with God’s Temple? Is opening the door to Christ inviting Him into the Temple/perception as our Image of Knowledge?” As I read the questions, … Read More “Does God witness our renewed spirit in the Temple that is in us? Is our spirit connected to the perception/image we are using with God’s Temple? Is opening the door to Christ inviting Him into the Temple/perception as our Image of Knowledge?” »
Thank you for the application question, “If it’s very hard to go to Heaven through lying and fake churches, why don’t you be like Daniel and pray to God the Father through the Holy Spirit?” The Scriptures declares that it is impossible for a sinner to enter heaven. It is more than just hard. One can’t … Read More “If it’s very hard to go to Heaven through lying and fake churches, why don’t you be like Daniel and pray to God the Father through the Holy Spirit?” »