Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the Biblical question, “What is the difference between a pastor, a apostle, and an evangelist?” As one thinks about this question, one may want to consider differentiating between the offices of pastor, apostle, and evangelist and the spiritual gift of pastor-teacher, apostle, and evangelist. The key passages for one to consider and study … Read More “What is the difference between a pastor, a apostle, and an evangelist?” »
Thank you for the personal question on being a disciple of Christ, “How do you feel being a disciple of Christ?” As a believer in Jesus Christ as my Savior, it is the greatest honor and privilege to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. I love him because he first loved me. For there is no … Read More “How do you feel being a disciple of Christ?” »
Thank you for the question, “Is it biblical that we create the other people in our lives with our minds?” As one reads the Bible, the Creator God is the creator and giver of life In Genesis 1–2, it is God who created Adam and Eve. He commanded them to have children to fill the earth. … Read More “Is it biblical that we create the other people in our lives with our minds?” »
Thank you for the interpretative question regarding Genesis, “When it is known that Adam & Eve, 7 days of creation and Noah’s Ark were written as parables and meant to be compared with original versions, why do many insist they are literal accounts? Is this a case of worshipping their doctrine before God?” As one reads … Read More “When it is known that Adam & Eve, 7 days of creation and Noah’s Ark were written as parables and meant to be compared with original versions, why do many insist they are literal accounts? Is this a case of worshipping their doctrine before God?” »
Thank you for the question on marriage, “Where in the Bible does it say marriage is not for everyone?” There are two Bible passages that addresses marriage and it’s exceptions for one’s consideration. A. Jesus said this in Matthew 19, “7 “Why then,” they asked, “did Moses command that a man give his wife a certificate of … Read More “Where in the Bible does it say marriage is not for everyone?” »
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?” »