Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question on acceptance, “How come God doesn’t like ugly? Is that really in the Bible? What does it mean and is it in a literal or parable sense?” Without knowing what Bible verse or inferences of the Bible that God doesn’t like ugly, I can’t comment on a particular verse that you … Read More “Question: How come God doesn’t like ugly? Is that really in the Bible? What does it mean and is it in a literal or parable sense?” »
Thank you for the question on reading the Bible, “Why is the Bible read by both believers and non-believers?” Here are some thoughts on why believers and non-believers read the Bible: A. The Bible is read in seeking life questions of purpose and meaning of life. B. The Bible is read for comfort and hope to … Read More “Question: Why is the Bible read by both believers and non-believers?” »
Thank you for the application question of passing on one’s faith, “The stories in the Torah about the Patriarchs emphasize the eternal implications of posterity, of children, of extended multigenerational family. What have we lost by shifting the emphasis to the individual?” The question that you posed is a very relevant one. Here are some thoughts … Read More “Question: The stories in the Torah about the Patriarchs emphasize the eternal implications of posterity, of children, of extended multigenerational family. What have we lost by shifting the emphasis to the individual?” »
Thank you for the question on faith and feeling, “How can I have faith in Paul’s letters in the Bible? I have a feeling they might go against God.” Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration: A. One’s faith is not based on one’s feelings. Feelings are subjective. It is easily swayed by one’s circumstances or … Read More “Question: How can I have faith in Paul’s letters in the Bible? I have a feeling they might go against God.” »
Thank you for the question on eschatology of does the Bible foretell the future. There will be scholars or historians who would advocate that the Bible is written post event after it happened and others who would advocate that it is a game of chance. In other words, they would infer or state that the … Read More “Question: Can we learn about the future from the Bible?” »
Thank you for the question on responses to God or to the Bible, “I feel lost? I hear scholars of the Bible for 30+ years still calling Yah, God? What do I do? I can’t be the only one feeling this way.” It should not become a surprise to us for in the last 70 years, … Read More “Question: I feel lost? I hear scholars of the Bible for 30+ years still calling Yah, God? What do I do? I can’t be the only one feeling this way.” »
Thank you for the question, “If you already knew that everything in the Bible was true because you had previous information because it was it allowed you to know that it’s true and you’re still an earth right now how can I help my fellow brothers and sisters?” Here my thoughts for one’s consideration: The person … Read More “Question: If you already knew that everything in the Bible was true because you had previous information because it was it allowed you to know that it’s true and you’re still an earth right now how can I help my fellow brothers and sisters?” »
Thank you for the question on judgment and correction, “Is there any difference between judgement and correction or saying the truth as it is? What are some instances in the Bible of judgement, correction, and spilling the truth?” Here are some thoughts on judgment and correction: A. Judgment is about discerning the truthfulness and the penalty … Read More “Question: Is there any difference between judgement and correction or saying the truth as it is? What are some instances in the Bible of judgement, correction, and spilling the truth?” »
Thank you for the question on the preachers of the Word, “Are there any good trusted pastors’ sermons out there that I can watch? I have tried watching John piper, Joseph prince, Steven furtick, Joyce Meyer etc. but I have heard a lot of controversy about them teaching false things.” Each of us is influenced by … Read More “Question: Are there any good trusted pastors’ sermons out there that I can watch? I have tried watching John piper, Joseph prince, Steven furtick, Joyce Meyer etc. but I have heard a lot of controversy about them teaching false things.” »
Thank you for the question on confidence, “Is there a Bible story about confidence?” The Bible narrative records many men who lack confidence in serving the Lord, but the Lord encouraged them to be his servant. Here are some stories that one can read about the lack of or having confidence: A. Moses when God called … Read More “Question: Is there a Bible story about confidence?” »