Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the theological question, “If I am in sin then what part of me is not in sin?” There are two theological position on the nature of humans. The Arian view teaches that there is a divine spark within each person and the Augustine view is that every person is total deprave. Of … Read More “If I am in sin then what part of me is not in sin?” »
Thank you for the Bible question, “Why do people swear on a Bible when the Bible itself tells us not to swear by anything in Heaven or on Earth?” Here are some thoughts of why a person swear on a Bible: A. A person swears on the Bible in acknowledgement that s/he is under the authority … Read More “Why do people swear on a Bible when the Bible itself tells us not to swear by anything in Heaven or on Earth?” »
Thank you for the interpretative question on Hebrews 6:1, “What does ”Repentance from dead works’ ‘ (Hebrews 6:1) really mean?” Hebrews 6 is a difficult passage to interpret for there are various Biblical and theological positions on the chapter. Thus I am sharing my understanding of the text, realizing others Christians may have a different view. … Read More “What does ”Repentance from dead works’ ‘ (Hebrews 6:1) really mean?” »
Thank you for the interpretative question, “What does it mean in Isaiah 59:2 that sins separate us from God?” The word, separate, means to divide, to have a gulf in between. In other words, there is a wide gap that one is walking one direction and the other party is walking in the opposite direction. There … Read More “What does it mean in Isaiah 59:2 that sins separate us from God?” »
Thank you for the question of the historicity and application of Bible events, “Why do the stories from the Bible feel like fairy tales? Why don’t we see God move the similar way he did in the Bible?” The question posed to readers is a valid one. There are many Christians and non-Christians wonder about the … Read More “Why do the stories from the Bible feel like fairy tales? Why don’t we see God move the similar way he did in the Bible?” »
Thank you for the question on the cultural influence on Bible writers, “To what extent do you think the mores, culture, and the world view of the ancient biblical writers colors the Bible’s morality? How does one put that into context for modern believer?” As one reads the Old Testament and New Testament, the Scriptures are … Read More “To what extent do you think the mores, culture, and world view of the ancient biblical writers colors the Bible’s morality? How does one put that into context for modern believers?” »
Thank you for the question, “What can we do to educate science deniers?” I am not sure who you are referring to as “science deniers” and what are those individual denying. To label someone as a “science denier” is to dehumanize that person and suggests even imposes a “re-education” of a person. Be careful, if … Read More “What can we do to educate science deniers?” »
Thank you for the question on having children, “Why do I feel punished for not having kids?” For many married or unmarried couples having a child is not the problem but caring for the child is a problem. Sometimes they wonder, “Why did we have this child or that many children?” In your case, other people … Read More “Why do I feel punished for not having kids?” »
Thank you for the question on Christ likeness, “What’s the point in going through struggles to be more like Christ when everyone has a different opinion on what that means?” I am so sorry to read that you have experience such confusion and struggle about what it means to be Christ-like. Scripture declares as the Apostle … Read More “What’s the point in going through struggles to be more like Christ when everyone has a different opinion on what that means?” »
Thank you for interpersonal question, “Is it wrong to feel sad because my boyfriend never shares his food with me. (I sit there and watch him eat) Whenever I buy food, I always give him the first bite and share my food with him. What should I do?” I want to commend you for being other-centered. … Read More “I feel sad because my boyfriend never shares his food with me. (I sit there and watch him eat) Whenever I buy food, I always give him the first bite and share my food with him. What should I do?” »