Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the theological question, “Does the gospel demand grace for the heretic as well as the sinner?” The central word in this question is demand. The word, demand, is defined as an insistent and peremptory request, made as if by right. As I view this question for thoughts is that the Gospel demands … Read More “Does the gospel demand grace for the heretic as well as the sinner?” »
Thank you for the question on Bible based theme park, “Is the idea of a Bible-based theme park antithetical to the Bible’s teachings?” As I thought about this question, the answer may be seen in the purpose of the Bible based theme park and the appropriate or accurate depiction of the Bible events. As an overall … Read More “Is the idea of a Bible-based theme park antithetical to the Bible’s teachings?” »
Thank you for the question on the historicity of the Bible and belief, “I realize the Bible is a fiction story, but how do I explain my beliefs?” As a Christian, I do not believe the Bible is a fictional story. In our present culture, there are those who want to destroy our culture and the … Read More “I realize the Bible is a fiction story, but how do I explain my beliefs?” »
Thank you for the question on Bible reading, “How many pages of the Bible should you read a day?” If I may suggest for your consideration that it is not how many pages one should read each day, but rather how many pages did the Bible speak to you! There is no “points” for reading 1 … Read More “How many pages of the Bible should you read a day?” »
Thank you for the Biblical interpretation and application question on Ecclesiastes 2:2, “What does Ecclesiastes 2:2 mean?” The context of Ecclesiastes 2:2 says this, “I said to myself, “Come now, I will test you with pleasure to find out what is good.” But that also proved to be meaningless. 2 “Laughter,” I said, “is madness. And what … Read More “What does Ecclesiastes 2:2 mean?” »
Thank you for the question on knowing the Scriptures, “How is it that people can attend church for years and still know little about what is in the Bible and have scant understanding of the Bible?” Here are some reasons how or why a person who attends church and yet has a limited understanding of the … Read More “How is it that people can attend church for years and still know little about what is in the Bible and have scant understanding of the Bible?” »
Thank you for the question, “Why does the gospel tell us that we must endure trials with joy in James 1:2?” James 1:21 does not say that believers are to endure trials with joy. James 1:21 says that believers are to view trials with joy. There is a difference between enduring trials and viewing trials with … Read More “Why does the gospel tell us that we must endure trials with joy in James 1:2?” »
Thank you for the question, “How did being born again change how you spend your time?” Being born again not only changed how I spend my time, but it change my life! It is not purely about amount of time one spends in certain activities, but a change attitude or heart toward the things of this … Read More “How did being born again change how you spend your time?” »
Thank you for the Biblical question, “Being born dead spirits (Rm 5:12-14) why is faith afterwards revealed (Gal 3:23)? How can a dead spirit (Rm 5:12-14) be saved by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8) when dead and faith is afterwards revealed?” Your astute observation and question is correct. A person with a dead spirit can’t by … Read More “Being born dead spirits (Rm 5:12-14) why is faith afterwards revealed (Gal 3:23)? How can a dead spirit (Rm 5:12-14) be saved by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8) when dead and faith is afterwards revealed?” »
Thank you for the question on Evangelical teachings, “Do evangelical teachings follow the Bible?” Evangelical teachings do seek to interpret the Scriptures in a historical, grammatical, and literal method. In other words, it seeks to understand the Biblical text in the normal, plain sense as one reads the text. There are Biblical and doctrinal differences within … Read More “Do evangelical teachings follow the Bible?” »