Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question on answered prayers, “If you want a special prayer to be answered, what is a good way to sacrifice to God?” God hears the prayers of every person. The granting of a prayer is according to will and pleasure of God. If a believers who walks in or by the Spirit … Read More “If you want a special prayer to be answered, what is a good way to sacrifice to God?” »
Thank you for the question on the assurance of God’s goodness, “How can God give us assurance that everything will be alright?” Christians quite often quote Romans 8:28 on the assurance of God’s goodness toward them. The promise of Romans 8:28 must be taken into context and the text itself. Romans 8:28–30 says this, “And we know … Read More “How can God give us assurance that everything will be alright?” »
Thank you for the question on sharing the Gospel of Christ, “Is an hour long enough to hear the full gospel of Christ?” The Apostle Paul defines the core of the Gospel of Salvation in I Corinthians 15:1–8. I cite the passage: “Now, brothers and sisters, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to … Read More “Is an hour long enough to hear the full gospel of Christ?” »
Thank you for your question on faith and doubt, “As a Christian, is it okay to have doubts in your faith?” As one reads the Old Testament, there were many persons who had doubts in regard to God’s promises to them. Doubt is unavoidable. Continually living in doubt about one’s faith needs resolution. It is not … Read More “As a Christian, is it okay to have doubts in your faith?” »
Thank you for the question on reconciling the teaching of Jesus and the teaching of Paul, “How do you reconcile Paul’s teachings with Matthew 5:18?” As one reads a Bible verse, may I encourage readers to read the context so that the verse could be understood properly. Jesus said this, “ “Do not think that I have … Read More “How do you reconcile Paul’s teachings with Matthew 5:18?” »
Thank you for asking the question, “How can I understand the Bible more?” There are many booklets on how to study the Bible from Bible Study Methods to Meditation/Devotions studies on the Word of God. Many of the Bible Study Methods are excellent. I would recommend visiting a Christian book store if there is one near … Read More “Is it possible to understand the Bible?” »
Thank you for the interpretive question on the Lord’s Prayer, “When we pray, “Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven”, what does it mean?” As thought more about your question, I would like to answer it from an exegetical and application viewpoint. I. Exegetical viewpoint on Matthew 6:10 … Read More “When we pray, “Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven”, what does it mean?” »
Thank you for the question on the Prosperity Gospel, “What is the antidote to the prosperity gospel?” The antidote that I would suggest, recommend is the Lord’s Prayer from Matthew 6:9–13. It is a prayer that most Christians can recite it by heart, but it is truly hard to live it. Here are my reasons … Read More “What is the antidote to the ‘prosperity gospel’?” »
I am sorry to hear that you are not feeling well and am weak. No one can give THE answer to the question why God hasn’t healed you or cause you to feeling stronger or better. Here are some thoughts for your consideration. The thoughts are not theoretical one for I am a caretaker of … Read More “I’ve memorized many Bible verses, only listen to Christian music, and desperately try to use my talents. Why hasn’t God healed me? Why don’t I feel better/stronger?” »
Thank you for the question ministering asking for tithes, “Why do many ministers spend the majority of their sermons asking for more money and saying it’s biblically 10 percent?” If one is watching a cable or radio program of a particular ministry that continues to ask for giving, then beware of that ministry. That ministry may … Read More “Why do many ministers spend the majority of their sermons asking for more money and saying it’s biblically 10 percent?” »