Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question on Cain, “Is Cain (from the Bible) still alive and roaming the earth? (If you have a long answer, please tl;Dr)”, The short answer is that Cain, the son of Adam, is dead. Although the Scripture does not state that Cain died, the result of Adam and Eve’s sin of eating … Read More “Is Cain (from the Bible) still alive and roaming the earth? (If you have a long answer, please tl;Dr)” »
Thank you for the question on understanding the parables, “How many non-saved people understand parables?” In our modern age of the easy access to books, recordings or videos, I believe that many non-saved individuals can read and understand the parables. If the parable was heard the first time without anyone explaining it, the listener will … Read More “How many non-saved people understand parables?” »
Thank you for the question about the Old Testament Laws being sostrict, “Why are the laws in the Old Testament so strict? Did God actually make these and do we need to follow them?” If I may share my observations and understanding of the laws of the Old Testament. Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration? … Read More “Why are the laws in the Old Testament so strict? Did God actually make these and do we need to follow them?” »
Thank you for the question on reading the Bible, “Do some people like to read the Bible because the stories there are so extraordinary?” I would agree with you that some people like to read the Bible the biblical account are so extraordinary. Within each person, especially Christians, that person desires to experience what the Spirit … Read More “Do some people like to read the Bible because the stories there are so extraordinary?” »
Thank you for the question on the meaning of everlasting in the Bible, “What does the word everlasting mean in the Bible?” If I may suggest a distinction between eternal and everlasting for one’s consideration. The word, eternal, reflects without beginning and end. It is continuous existence or self-existence. Only God is eternal as he has … Read More “What does the word everlasting mean in the Bible?” »
Thank you for the question on a good scripture for an eulogy, “What is a good scripture for a eulogy?” Any family member or a friend of the family member who participates in the funeral or memorial service is to be highly commended. It is a very emotional time for everyone especially the family of … Read More “What is a good scripture for a eulogy?” »
Thank you for the question on resolving Bible contradictions, “How do you solve Bible contradictions?” As a Christian, I seek to be objective in looking at someone’s assertion/declaration of a Bible contradiction. In my mind, there are two categories of contradictions: Bible text and Bible and Science. A. Regarding Biblical text contradictions: I seek to … Read More “How do you solve Bible contradictions?” »
Thank you for the question on Nimrod, “Did the Bible say Nimrod worship Satan?” As one reads it says this, “8 Cush was the father of Nimrod, who became a mighty warrior on the earth. 9 He was a mighty hunter before the LORD; that is why it is said, “Like Nimrod, a mighty hunter before … Read More “Question: Did the Bible say Nimrod worship Satan?” »
Thank you for the question on pseudepigrapha, “What is pseudepigrapha in biblical terminology?” The word, pseudepigrapha, means “false writing”.” It is writing that is attributed to the Apostles but is consider spurious by the early Church Fathers. It is admitted that there were many accounts of the life of Jesus. Dr. Luke in writing his … Read More “Question: What is pseudepigrapha in biblical terminology?” »
Thank you for the question of serving in a church, “Does your Bible college’s denomination matter when getting hired at a church?” In our 21st century, more and more churches are willing to call a minister who graduated from Bible colleges or seminaries that have some doctrinal differences between churches, seminaries, and the graduates. With a … Read More “Does your Bible college’s denomination matter when getting hired at a church?” »