Answers to Christianity Questions
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?” »
Thank you for the interpretative question, “St. Paul says “For God delivered all to disobedience” in Romans 11:32. Why would God make people disobey?” As one reads the context of Romans 11, this gives greater clarity to one’s question. The text says this, “I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers and sisters, … Read More “St. Paul says “For God delivered all to disobedience” in Romans 11:32. Why would God make people disobey?” »
Thank you for the question, “What did the Bible fail to mention?” The Bible does not seek to answer all of life’s question or of our universe. The Bible focuses on the creation of humans in the image and likeness of God and the restoration to it. Thus it is not that the Bible fail … Read More “What did the Bible fail to mention?” »
Thank you the hypothetical question of having only three books of the Bible, “If you had only three books to choose from the Bible, what would they be?” The Three Books are as follows: A. Psalms for hope and comfort in this life, a reminder to praise and worship God. B. The Epistle to the Romans … Read More “If you had only three books to choose from the Bible, what would they be?” »
Thank you for the Biblical question, “When did Judas Iscariot die?” The time frame of when Judas Iscariot died is given in Matthew 27:1–8. The death of Judas Iscariot came soon after he realized that the Pharisees condemned Jesus and sent him to Pilate to have him executed by the Romans. Matthew 27 says this, “27 Early … Read More “When did Judas Iscariot die?” »
Thank you for the question on Noah’s Ark, “Could Noah’s ark be described as a floating circus?” Yes, one could describe Noah’s Ark as a “floating circus”, but I prefer to describe it as a Mercy Ship. It is by God’s mercy that the animals and a family of 8 humans were saved from the … Read More “Could Noah’s ark be described as a floating circus?” »