Answers to Christianity Questions
Thanks for the question on my favorite books from the Old Testament that are most instructive. Having just read through the Old Testament, Numbers and Ezra-Nehemiah were most instructive for me. Numbers reminds me that I am like the Jews who grumbled and complained to God when things just doesn’t go the way that I … Read More “What are your favorite books from the Old Testament that are the most instructive?” »
Thank you for the question on End Times Prophecies being or have been fulfilled, “What are all the correct end time predictions the Bible has made so far?” As I read the above question, the question is fraught with dangers with the words, “all”, “correct”, and “made so far.” It presumes that the writers know everything … Read More “What are all the correct end time predictions the Bible has made so far?” »
Thank you for the question, “Does the Bible support animal sacrifices?” In our modern 21st century custom and practices, the idea of animal sacrifices may seem cruel and barbaric. Could God asked for some other form of offering or worship of himself? Yes, one can conjecture that God could have asked for plants, fruits, or a … Read More “Does the Bible support animal sacrifices?” »
Thank you for the question on the racial color of Adam, “Is Adam from the Bible black?” I am so thankful to God that in his wisdom he did not to reveal the racial pigmentation of Adam and Eve. When God decided to create man and woman, he wanted them in his own image and likeness. … Read More “Is Adam from the Bible black?” »
Thank you for the question of the identification of Levi and Matthew, “In the Synoptic Gospels, is the tax collector Levi the same person as the Apostle Matthew?” In order to address the identification of Levi and Matthew, I find it helpful to cite the passage and not just the verse so that one can make … Read More “In the Synoptic Gospels, is the tax collector Levi the same person as the Apostle Matthew?” »
Thank you for the question of Solomon’s 666 talents of gold, “What is the significance of Solomon taking in 666 talents of gold in a year in II Chronicles 9:13?” As one reads the broader context of II Chronicle 9:13, one reads this, “The weight of the gold that Solomon received yearly was 666 talents, 14 not … Read More “What is the significance of Solomon taking in 666 talents of gold in a year in II Chronicles 9:13?” »
Thank you for the question on the fundamental affirmations about God, “What are some of the Bible’s most basic faith affirmations about God?” Realizing that within the Christian Faith, there is a divergent view on God, but there are fundamentals that most Christians do affirm about God. The affirmations that I list are my own which … Read More “What are some of the Bible’s most basic faith affirmations about God?” »
Thank you for the question on the age of Adam and Methuselah, “How is Methuselah the oldest person that ever lived when the Bible shows that Adam lived 130 years before he had said and 800 years after and then obviously he lived God knows how long before he ate the forbidden fruit?” If I understand … Read More “How is Methuselah the oldest person that ever lived when the Bible shows that Adam lived 130 years before he had said and 800 years after and then obviously he lived God knows how long before he ate the forbidden fruit?” »
Thank you for the Biblical question regarding Hallelujah, “Where does the Bible say Hallelujah is the highest praise?” The word, hallelujah, is a declaration of praise or worship of God. Is this the most exalted word in the Bible regarding God? From the Jewish and Christian perspective, I would think that the word, hallelujah, associated with … Read More “Where does the Bible say Hallelujah is the highest praise?” »
Thank you for the application question on understanding King David from the Psalms, “How hard is it to relate to King David in the Psalms?” Many Christians take great comfort in the Psalms for the the words of King David expresses their own thoughts and feelings. In the Psalms, the reader can identify with David’s wide … Read More “How hard is it to relate to King David in the Psalms?” »