Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question on parental authority, “My parents make me go to church but I’m an atheists. What do I do? I’ve told them I don’t want to go but they make me. I’m 14.” You are not alone as many or most teenagers want their own independence and choices. Every teenager has rules … Read More “My parents make me go to church but I’m an atheist. What do I do? I’ve told them I don’t want to go but they make me. I’m 14.” »
Thank you for the evolution question, “Did evolution happen after Noah’s flood because of the atmospheric change?” As one looks at the topic of evolution, there is macroevolution and microevolution. From a Christian perspective, I do not believe in macroevolution of species but the creation of species by God, and yet on the other hand there … Read More “Did evolution happen after Noah’s flood because of the atmospheric change?” »
Thank you for the personal application question, “What is your favorite Bible passage, and why?” One of my most favorite Bible passage is Psalm 23. A little over 20 years ago, my wife suffered a hemorrhagic stroke while I was in ministry. As a pastor, I have read Psalm 23 many times in funerals. The reality … Read More “What is your favorite Bible passage, and why?” »
Thank you for the question, “Which 10 things we should never do?” I suggest the following 10 things we should never do at home? Never forget to kiss spouse and hug your children as you leave or enter one’s home. Never have any technological devices on during meals time It’s family time. Never eat meal … Read More “Which 10 things we should never do?” »
Thank you for the question on Moses shattering the Ten Commandments, “Did Moses shatter the original Ten Commandments in a fit of rage or was he following God’s wishes?” As one reads Exodus 32, Moses shattered the Ten Commandments out of his anger when he saw the Israelites violating the commands of God. Exodus 32 says … Read More “Did Moses shatter the original Ten Commandments in a fit of rage or was he following God’s wishes?” »
Thank you for the question, ”Does Scripture say that God deceived Abraham?” As I read the life of Abraham, God didn’t deceive Abraham. Deception involves misleading someone for one’s own advantage. It is a trick to get the upper hand over a person. A test is asking/revealing some information to see how that person responds. It … Read More “Does Scripture say that God deceived Abraham?” »
Thank you for the question on the genealogy of Jesus, “Did Jesus belong to the tribe of Judah?” The genealogies given in the Gospels states that through the lineage of Joseph and Mary, Jesus is a descendant of Judah. I. Joseph “adopted” Jesus as his own son. Matthew 1 says this in the NASB-NIV Parallel New … Read More “Did Jesus belong to the tribe of Judah?” »
Thank you for the question, “Was Jesus the son of God or God incarnate?” As I read the question, there appears to be a two fold question as to the deity of Jesus Christ and the identification of the person incarnated. Within the Christian community, there is a divergent view of the deity of Jesus Christ. … Read More “Was Jesus the son of God or God incarnated?” »
Thank you for the question on building the Temple, “Did God commanded Solomon to build a temple or was it only because David, his father, desired it?” As one reads II Samuel 7, King David reflected that he lived in a palace while the Ark of the Covenant was in an open space being weather beaten … Read More “Did God commanded Solomon to build a temple or was it only because David, his father, desired it?” »
Thank you for the question of the universe before there was the sun and moon, “How did God separate the light from the dark before there was a sun and a moon, according to Genesis 1?” Before I give an opinion, I would be the first to admit I am not a physicist or an cosmologist. … Read More “How did God separate the light from the dark before there was a sun and a moon, according to Genesis 1?” »