Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question on getting right with God, “How much of my profits do I need to give away to get right with God?” The short answer is that God does not want or need your profits or riches. One can’t buy a right relationship with God or with people since all that one … Read More “How much of my profits do I need to give away to get right with God?” »
Thank you for the question on the historicity of Biblical characters, “Is Martha of Bethany fake. Just another way for the Scribes to refer to Mary of Bethany (the Magdalen). And is James Bar-Zebedee fake. Just another way for the Scribes to refer to Lazarus of Bethany (i.e. John Bar-Zebedee)? As one reads this question, is … Read More “Is Martha of Bethany fake. Just another way for the Scribes to refer to Mary of Bethany (the Magdalen). And is James Bar-Zebedee fake. Just another way for the Scribes to refer to Lazarus of Bethany (i.e. John Bar-Zebedee)?” »
Thank you for the interpretive question, “What means the expression: “He opened their minds so they could understand the scriptures” in Luke 24:45?” In order to fully appreciate the statement by Jesus, context clarifies why Jesus opened their minds to understand the Scriptures. The problem is that the two disciples had a wrong understanding of Jesus. … Read More “What means the expression: “He opened their minds so they could understand the scriptures” in Luke 24:45?” »
Thank you for comparative question, “What is the difference between Sheol and purgatory?” Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration: A. Sheol is biblical term while purgatory is a non-biblical Catholic theological term. B. Sheol is perceived as a place where every dead person descends upon death and purgatory is perceived as a place where believers … Read More “What is the difference between Sheol and purgatory?” »
Thank you for the question on Covid-19 and Biblical prophecy, “How does the coronavirus connect with Biblical prophecy?” I want to be careful in my answer to this question since the Bible does not say anything directly about coronavirus, but one MAY see a foreshadowing of the pestilence and diseases that will affect life on earth … Read More “How does the coronavirus connect with Bible prophecy?” »
Thank you for the question, “What would the meal be like in Genesis 1:1-8? How long might this meal have lasted? What would be brought first? What prayers would be said, and how would the meal end?” I was going to pass on this question since I wasn’t sure it was a serious question or not, … Read More “What would the meal be like in Genesis 1:1-8? How long might this meal have lasted? What would be brought first? What prayers would be said, and how would the meal end?” »
Thank you for the interpretative question, “Why does the Bible say we must forgive seventy seven times? Is 7 a holy number?” There are some Christians and Jews that believe there are significance to the numbers in the Bible. There is some bases for it as God created the earth in 6 days and on the … Read More “Why does the Bible say we must forgive seventy seven times? Is 7 a holy number?” »
Thank you for the question, “My daughter and I are in the middle of a series of books we started reading aloud together two years ago. Now she refuses to finish the collection. What would you do?” I would suggest the following steps: A. Express the joy that you had when the both of you … Read More “My daughter and I are in the middle of a series of books we started reading aloud together two years ago. Now she refuses to finish the collection. What would you do?” »
Thank you for the theological question, “Is it possible that obedience to God’s word will save you more than grace will?” As one thinks about the Saul of Tarsus before he became the Apostle Paul, he certainly believed that he was most pleasing to God. In fact, he was very proud of his personal status and … Read More “Is it possible that obedience to God’s word will save you more than grace will?” »
Thank you for the question, “Why does god continue to allow Satan and demons to live, but has no issue with wiping out millions of humans in a biblical flood?” I believe many readers of the Bible know the answer for God’s judgment on destroying all humans except 8 in the Flood and the end judgment … Read More “Why does god continue to allow Satan and demons to live, but has no issue with wiping out millions of humans in a biblical flood?” »