Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question on assurance of salvation, “Why are so many people on Quora saying that you can lose your salvation when the Bible says otherwise?” The reason why individuals say that one can lose one’s salvation is that there is a failure to distinguish between relationship and fellowship with God. Relationship has to … Read More “Question: Why are so many people on Quora saying that you can lose your salvation when the Bible says otherwise?” »
Thank you for the interpretative question, “Given the assertion that whoever is to enter into Heaven must be born of God with the law written in his heart and no inclination to sin, then does the Doctrine of Original Sin break the scripture in the context of John 3:5?” Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration … Read More “Given the assertion that whoever is to enter into Heaven must be born of God with the law written in his heart and no inclination to sin, then does the Doctrine of Original Sin break the scripture in the context of John 3:5?” »
Thank you for the theological question on God, “I read this article about Yahweh actually being an extraterrestrial. Could this be true or is there any truth to this?” God is Extraterrestrial. If one is defining extraterrestrial as one not being of this planet, then God is an Extraterrestrial being. He is not from the planet … Read More “Question: I read this article about Yahweh actually being an extraterrestrial. Could this be true or is there any truth to this?” »
Thank you for the theological question, “If Matthew chapter 28 describes the great commission, would that be the evidence against predestination?” Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration: A. Predestination may be viewed as the plan of God for the salvation of individuals to become children of God. Romans 8 says this, “29 For those God foreknew … Read More “Question: If Matthew chapter 28 describes the great commission, would that be the evidence against predestination?” »
Thank you for the question on the Unitarian understanding of John 1:1–14, “How have Unitarians understood verse 1 and verse 14 of the Gospel of John?” The Unitarian view is there is only one God, playing three roles: God the Father, God the Son, and the God the Holy Spirit. It’s likened to an actor … Read More “Question: How have Unitarians understood verse 1 and verse 14 of the Gospel of John?” »
Thank you for the question on morality, “If anyone was 50% good and 50% bad in any way or form (biblical texts etc) would there be a certain place for them to go?” The person who commits 50% of bad things will spend most of his/her time before a judge and be sentence for more than … Read More “Question: If anyone was 50% good and 50% bad in any way or form (biblical texts etc) would there be a certain place for them to go?” »
As on reads the Scriptures, theologians understand the Biblical text differently. Whose interpretation is correct? Is it the Pope or your Pastor? Is it the Bible commentators or the translators of the Bible? Why is there so many “different” interpretation to the text? Why can’t Christians agree to one interpretation of the text? II Peter … Read More “Question: Whose Interpretation is Correct? 2 Peter 1:12-21” »
Thank you for the question on the truthfulness of the Scriptures, “If people believe the Bible is the truth and “the word of God”, but one statement of the Bible is proven wrong, does the Bible then become suspicious of all accounts? The comparison of what is “truth” is dependent on what standard a person uses … Read More “If people believe the Bible is the truth and “the word of God”, but one statement of the Bible is proven wrong, does the Bible then become suspicious of all accounts?” »
Thank you for the question on worshiping God, “Which God do you worship, God 1.0 (Old Testament) or God 2.0 (New Testament)?” As I came across this question, I would assume that many Christians would be offended as trolling or is one that ignorant about the Bible. It appears that since one knows about the Old … Read More “Thank you for the question on worshiping God, “Which God do you worship, God 1.0 (Old Testament) or God 2.0 (New Testament)?”” »
Thank you for the question on New Testament and New Covenant, “Is there a difference between the New Testament and the New Covenant? If so, when did the New Covenant become effective?” For individuals who are not familiar with biblical or Christian words, terms like New Testament and New Covenant can be confusing. Here are some … Read More “Is there a difference between the New Testament and the New Covenant? If so, when did the New Covenant become effective?” »