Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question on eternity with unhappy relationship, “I dislike my parents. Will I spend eternity with them?” A thought for our consideration is that our perception of family and friends become clearer in eternity. Most children and even parents truly do not speak to each other. They just know the rules but … Read More “I dislike my parents. Will I spend eternity with them?” »
Thank you for the question on tithing, “Is tithing a Pentecostal Church doctrine or just one of the modern mega churches?” The doctrine of tithing is prescribed by God to the Jewish people. They were to give a tenth of their harvest or work to the LORD God in supporting the Temple worship. With the destruction … Read More “Is tithing a Pentecostal Church doctrine or just one of the modern mega churches?” »
Thank you for the question on which Bible verse astonishes you. The Bible verses that astonishes me as I am reading the Bible is found in Jeremiah. Jeremiah 14 says this, “11 Then the LORD said to me, “Do not pray for the well-being of this people. 12 Although they fast, I will not listen to … Read More “Which Bible verse astounds you?” »
Thank you for the question about boasting, “Is it a sin to be proud of yourself and others about being “Born Again”? As I thought about this question, here are some thoughts of relating to being proud of being “born again”? A. If the person being redeemed takes the credit that one saved himself that … Read More “Is it a sin to be proud of yourself and others about being “Born Again”?” »
Thank you for the question on the nature of God, “How can I be sure that god is a benevolent entity after reading the Old Testament?” As one reads the Old Testimony, the question becomes this, “Am I letting the biblical speak for itself or am I reading into the text?” Part of the answer … Read More “How can I be sure that god is a benevolent entity after reading the Old Testament?” »
Thank you for the question on the Biblical attributes of the Church, “What are the Biblical attributes of God’s true CHURCH?” The answer to this question is not a simple one for the Universal Church (the Bride of Christ) and the Local Church includes aspects of a being a living organism and a functional organization. The … Read More “What are the Bible attributes of God’s true CHURCH?” »
Thank you for question on Biblical semantics, “What is the difference between being saved and being born again?” As I read and thought about this question is that the difference is one is more focus on salvation from sin and the other is more of entering the Kingdom of God. A. Phrase of being born again. … Read More “Is born again and being saved the same thing?” »
Thanks for the question on Bible reading, “For someone who wants to start reading the Bible again after having not read it since they were a child, where should they start, at the beginning with Genesis or another book?” Reading the Bible is not as simple beginning with Genesis an concluding with the Book of Revelation. … Read More “For someone who wants to start reading the Bible again after having not read it since they were a child, where should they start, at the beginning with Genesis or another book?” »
Thank you for the question on deceased loved ones, “Can deceased loved ones come to us in visitation dreams if they are in purgatory?” Every family will or has suffered the loss of a family member in death. It is common for family members to wonder if our loved one are fine on the other side … Read More “Can deceased loved ones come to us in visitation dreams if they are in purgatory?” »
Thank you for the application question, “Just curious (hypothetical, if you dare to answer honestly): For those who wear a cross on a chain around your neck, are you so assured of the credibility of your Bible that you would actually wear a guillotine, or stretch rack if written instead?” There are hundreds if not … Read More “Just curious (hypothetical, if you dare to answer honestly): For those who wear a cross on a chain around your neck, are you so assured of the credibility of your Bible that you would actually wear a guillotine, or stretch rack if written instead?” »