Answers to Christianity Questions
hank you for the question on the early Church Fathers’ teaching on the “Trinity”, “What Church Fathers taught on the Trinity before Arius?” I cite this website for one’s reading: Quotes from the Early Church Fathers: on the Trinity. According to this website, they list the following Early Church Fathers: A. Ignatius a.d. 30–107 “Since, also, there … Read More “What Church Fathers taught on the Trinity before Arius?” »
Thank you for the theological question, “How did God the Father, the God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost separate? Explain without quoting verses in the Bible.” If I am not mistaken, one already knows the answer to that question. The belief in the Godhead is a theological and biblical proposition that comes from the … Read More “How did God the Father, the God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost separate? Explain without quoting verses in the Bible.” »
Thank you for the theological question, “Why is Biblical God above any promise?” If one thinks or believes that the Biblical God is above any promises, then one may give the following reasons: A. He is the Supreme Being so he can make any promises he wants. B. He is the Supreme Being so he can … Read More “Why is Biblical God above any promise?” »
Thank you for the question on original sin, “Did original sin cause mankind to have Satan as their father? Is the meaning of life to open the door (quicken our spirit) and become righteous with God the Father?” The topic of original sin has been debated by theologians. There are two basic views: inherited sin nature … Read More “Did original sin cause mankind to have Satan as their father? Is the meaning of life to open the door (quicken our spirit) and become righteous with God the Father?” »
Thank you for the question on the interrelationship between the Trinity, “Is there a deal among the Trinity, like a memorandum of understanding? What do you think could be a deal breaker, even if they’re one?” As one reads the Scriptures, there is no memorandum of understanding or written contract between the Godhead. There isn’t any … Read More “Is there a deal among the Trinity, like a memorandum of understanding? What do you think could be a dealbreaker, even if they’re one?” »
Thank you for the question about the Trinity in the Old Testament, “It is true (what I was told) that none of the prophets ever prophesied about the Trinity? Why?” As one reads in particular the Old Testament, the Scriptures are an unfolding revelation. It is true that the Scriptures do not use the term, Trinity, … Read More “It is true (what I was told) that none of the prophets ever prophesied about the Trinity? Why?” »
Thank you for theological question, “If the angels are ministering spirits sent to serve believers, and if the spirits of the prophets are greater than any prophet was on earth, would Mary in Heaven not also be greater than she was on earth?” The Scriptures affirm that angels are servants of God with the function to … Read More “If the angels of God are ministering spirits sent to serve believers, and if the spirits of the prophets are greater than any prophet was on earth, would Mary in Heaven not also be greater than she was on earth?” »
Thank you for the question on confession, “What are the scriptural points on both sides of confession of sin in general like Lutherans believe versus confession by actually enumerating individual sins to God like evangelicals believe? Confession is defined as naming that sin or admitting the wrong attitude or action before God. The verses are as … Read More “What are the scriptural points on both sides of confession of sin in general like Lutherans believe versus confession by actually enumerating individual sins to God like evangelicals believe?” »
Thank you for the question of time, “If a day is like to a thousand years and a thousand years is like a day for the lord, why did he create time in the first place? As I think about the question of time, God is the Alpha and the Omega the Beginning and the End. … Read More “If a day is like to a thousand years and a thousand years is like a day for the lord, why did he create time in the first place?” »
Thank you for the question on the redemption of mankind, “Why did it take God thousands of years to redeem humanity after Adam and Eve fell into sin?” God began the redemption process after the sin of Adam and Eve. God has been constantly redeeming mankind by sending forth his servants in calling people to repent … Read More “Why did it take God thousands of years to redeem humanity after Adam and Eve fell into sin?” »