Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the interpretive question, “In Hebrews 12:25, who is “Him”? As one reads the context of Hebrews 12, there is a reference to Moses-Israelites at Mount Sinai. There is the reference to the speaker at Mount Sinai. There is the reference to the speaker to the followers of Jesus Christ. As one reads the … Read More “In Hebrews 12:25, who is “Him”?” »
Thank you for the question, “When did the Apostle Paul learn Greek?” The Scriptures does not state when Saul of Tarsus learned Greek. Since Saul was born in Tarsus of Cilicia (Acts 22:2), it is likely that he learned Greek as a child as this was a Greek-Roman city. It is may well be that … Read More “When did the Apostle Paul learn Greek?” »
Thank you for the question on pregnancy of women, “If every person is destined to be born, why do women ovulate 12 times per year? Why not ovulate 3 times in your life, if you’re destined to have 3 kids?” Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration: A. No couple knows in advance how many … Read More “If every person is destined to be born, why do women ovulate 12 times per year? Why not ovulate 3 times in your life, if you’re destined to have 3 kids?” »
Thank you for the question, “Who wrote the first dictated letter?” If one is referring to the New Testament, it is most likely Caesar Augustus when he issued a decree that a census should be taken of the Roman empire (Luke 2:1). It is noted that rulers would often dictate their decrees in a letter … Read More “Who wrote the first dictated letter?” »
Thank you for the question on President Trump, “Do you think President Trump can quote or even paraphrase two scriptures from the Bible?” Absolutely for even agnostics and atheists can cite more than two verses from the Bible. As I have read some of the respondents, the choice by Christians is both a moral and personality … Read More “Do you think President Trump can quote or even paraphrase two scriptures from the Bible?” »
Thank you for the interpretative question, “In James 2:23, does the use of the word “fulfilled” (ἐπληρώθη) suggest that Genesis 15:6 was a prophecy about the future?” As I read Genesis15 and James 2 again, the answer is yes in that Genesis 15:6 is prophetic since it was a promise made by God to Abram. Genesis … Read More “In James 2:23, does the use of the word “fulfilled” (ἐπληρώθη) suggest that Genesis 15:6 was a prophecy about the future?” »
Thank you for the question on the prosperity gospel, “Who prospers under the prosperity gospel?” The Prosperity Gospel teaches that God wants to bless humans with health and wealth for every person. In one senses, the bases of that teaching comes from the promises. God promised to the nation of Israel of health and wealth if … Read More “Who prospers under the prosperity gospel?” »
Thank you for the question on the Genesis 1 and Genesis 2 accounts, “What is the similarities and the differences between Genesis 1:1–2:3 and Genesis 2:4-23. Are the two creation stories more similar or more different? Explain specifically how. What implication might this have for authorship of these two chapters?” As one reads Genesis 1 and … Read More “What is the similarities and the differences between Genesis 1:1–2:3 and Genesis 2:4-23. Are the two creation stories more similar or more different? Explain specifically how. What implication might this have for authorship of these two chapters?” »
Thank you for the question on the Egyptian gods, “Why did the Biblical God want to destroy the Egyptian gods if they were only considered demigods?” The short answer is that the Egyptians believed that their gods/goddesses were the true living deities. No one worships a deity that one doesn’t believe is real. The Egyptians were … Read More “Why did the Biblical God want to destroy the Egyptian gods if they were only considered demigods?” »
Thank you for the interpretative question, “Who are the two anointed ones who stand before the Lord of the Earth in Zechariah 4?” Scholars have varying interpretations as to the direct reference and to a possible future reference or foreshadowing of the two individuals. Most scholars understand or interpret the two individuals as being Zerubbabel as … Read More “Who are the two anointed ones who stand before the Lord of the Earth in Zechariah 4?” »