Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the application question on understanding King David from the Psalms, “How hard is it to relate to King David in the Psalms?” Many Christians take great comfort in the Psalms for the the words of King David expresses their own thoughts and feelings. In the Psalms, the reader can identify with David’s wide … Read More “How hard is it to relate to King David in the Psalms?” »
Thank you for the question on Abraham, “Abraham went from being a father without any children to being the father of many nations (Genesis 17:3-5). What does it mean?” When God called Abram and Sarai to leave their city or region of Ur of Chaldea, God promised to him that he will became a father of … Read More “Abraham went from being a father without any children to being the father of many nations (Genesis 17:3-5). What does it mean?” »
Thank you for the Biblical question on not to shave the corners of the face, “Why does the Bible say not to shave the corners of the face?” Leviticus 19 says this, “Do not cut the hair at the sides of your head or clip off the edges of your beard” (A searchable online Bible in over 150 … Read More “Why does the Bible say not to shave the corners of the face?” »
Thank you for the question on the Dead Sea Scroll, “What does the Dead Sea scrolls mean about the unified, most shoplifted book of all time, the Bible?” I was pondering whether to ignore or delete this question, but I want to give the writer of this question the benefit of the doubt as to one’s … Read More “What does the Dead Sea scrolls mean about the unified, most shoplifted book of all time, the Bible?” »
Thank you for the application question, “What are your thoughts on the Bible verse Hebrews 13:6 NIV?” As one reads the broader context of Hebrews 13:6, the mediations on the passage becomes dearer to the follows of Jesus. Hebrews 13 in the larger context says this, “13 Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. … Read More “What are your thoughts on the Bible verse Hebrews 13:6 NIV?” »
Thank you for the question on fulfilling prophecy, “Are their any prophecies that the Bible is fulfilling that we have actual proof of?” The subject of prophecies is challenged or rejected by some scholars that prophecies were written after the event had already happened. For example modern scholars would date the Book of Daniel to 165 … Read More “Are there any prophecies that the Bible is fulfilling that we have actual proof of?” »
Thank you for the eschatological question on future events, “The Bible predicted the European Union. It says in the end times a revived Roman Empire-like force will come out and the European union has the same territory of the Roman Empire and is one army?” Your understanding of the fourth kingdom of Daniel 3 is correct. … Read More “The Bible predicted the European Union. It says in the end times a revived Roman Empire-like force will come out and the European union has the same territory of the Roman Empire and is one army?” »
Thank you for the question for Biblical metaphor for the devil, “What is a metaphor for the devil in the Bible?” As I am thinking through in my mind about the descriptions of the devil, there is only one metaphor that I can think of and that is possible the usage of the serpent. Even in … Read More “What is a metaphor for the devil in the Bible?” »
Thank you for the application question, “What are your thoughts on the Bible verse Hebrews 13:6 NIV?” As one reads the broader context of Hebrews 13:6, the mediations on the passage becomes dearer to the follows of Jesus. Hebrews 13 in the larger context says this, “13 Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. … Read More “What are your thoughts on the Bible verse Hebrews 13:6 NIV?” »
Thank you for the question on obeying the commandments, “Does strictly adhering to the Commandments lead to an improvement in life because you make better choices by becoming a better person?” Whether one is a Christian or non-Christian, there are benefits in following the Commandments of God. Having said that, the Old Testament Laws were written … Read More “Does strictly adhering to the Commandments lead to an improvement in life because you make better choices by becoming a better person?” »