Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the interpretative question on Matthew 9:17, “How would you explain Matthew 9:17?” As I read again the context of Matthew 9:14–17, there is a contrast between the “old” and the “new” and the effects of the “old” and “new” as they interact with each other. John’s disciples and the Pharisees fast in waiting … Read More “How would you explain Matthew 9:17?” »
Thank you for the interpretative question on Ezekiel 7:19, “What is the meaning of ” Ezekiel 7:19″‘They will throw their silver into the streets, and their gold will be treated as a thing unclean.”? I want to commend you for reading Ezekiel. This is not an easy book to read as one sees the failures of … Read More “What is the meaning of Ezekiel 7:19″They will throw their silver into the streets, and their gold will be treated as a thing unclean.”?” »
Thank you for the biblical question, “What are the books of general letters in the New Testament?” The three fold division of the New Testament are as follows: A. The Gospels are Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John B. The Historical book is Acts C. The Epistles are divided into two divisions: The Pauline Epistles: Romans, I-II … Read More “What are the books of general letters in the New Testament?” »
Thank you for the question on the independence of the Holy Spirit, “Why cant the holy spirit if “he” is God speak of his own initiative? Why is it that “he” can only speak what “he” hears? “He will not speak on His own initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak” John 16:13 (NASB)?” As … Read More “Why cant the holy spirit if “he” is God speak of his own initiative? Why is it that “he” can only speak what “he” hears? “He will not speak on His own initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak” John 16:13 (NASB)” »
Thank you for the question on Ishmael, “Why did God send Ishmael away in the Bible?” God DIDN’T send Ishmael. It was Sarah who wanted Abraham to send Hagar and Ishmael away from her son, Isaac. The Biblical text in Genesis 21 says this, “The child grew and was weaned, and on the day Isaac was weaned … Read More “Why did God send Ishmael away in the Bible?” »
Thank you for the question on responses to prophecies, “Why don’t atheists find Biblical prophecy convincing? What’s that convincing in the Bible for the believers?” The fundamental reason is the existence of God. If one acknowledges a Creator God, then the character or attributes of God would determine the events of history. Since atheists deny the … Read More “Why don’t atheists find Biblical prophecy convincing? What’s that convincing in the Bible for the believers?” »
Thank you for the question of Paul’s main activity as a missionary, “As a missionary, what was the main activity Paul did?” The Book of Acts reveals the purpose and mission of the Apostle Paul. He was called to preached the Gospel of salvation to both Gentiles and Jews. Acts 9 says this, ““Lord,” Ananias answered, “I … Read More “As a missionary, what was the main activity Paul did?” »
Thank you for the question on the appearance of Satan to Eve, “In Genesis, why did Satan decide to speak to Eve as a serpent and not as himself or a different creature?” The Scriptures at times explains the reason why something was going to happen and at times the Scriptures do not give the reason … Read More “In Genesis, why did Satan decide to speak to Eve as a serpent and not as himself or a different creature?” »
Thank you for the question on defending or explaining the Scriptures, “What is universally the toughest Bible scripture for a pastor/preacher to defend?” As a retired pastor, there are Scripture verses that are difficult to explain or defend when questioned. Believers what their pastor to explain while agnostics or atheists want the pastor to defend a … Read More “What is universally the toughest Bible scripture for a pastor/preacher to defend?” »
Thank you for the question on the Kingdom of God, “Why is the Kingdom of God important for understanding the Bible?” The Kingdom of God is quite often equated with the Patriarchs of Abraham, Issac, and Jacob and God’s unconditional covenant with them and their descendants (Genesis 12:1–3). As a Christian, quite often Christians focus on … Read More “Why is the Kingdom of God important for understanding the Bible?” »