Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question on the writing of the Synoptic Gospels and Acts, “Do you think it is logical to think that the synoptic Gospels and Acts were written before the Temple was destroyed?” As the news about the words and works of Jesus spread from mouth to mouth, there were living witnesses who heard … Read More “Do you think it is logical to think that the synoptic Gospels and Acts were written before the Temple was destroyed?” »
Thank you for the interpretative question, “What’s the main idea behind the “sermon of the mount”? The main idea for the “Sermon on the Mount” is that kingdom people are to live according to kingdom principles. John the Baptist and Jesus with his disciples preached that the kingdom of God is near. The Jewish people who … Read More “What’s the main idea behind the “sermon of the mount”?” »
Thank you for the question on a minister’s job, “Is it true that the preacher or minister’s only job is to proclaim the biblical word of God?” One of the primary responsibility of a pastor is preaching/teaching the Word to believers but that is not his only work. As most church members knows, a pastor has … Read More “Is it true that the preacher or minister’s only job is to proclaim the biblical word of God?” »
Thank you for the question, “Why are there so many (culturally accepted) racially segregated church congregations in America’s Bible Belt?” In the 21st century, the concept and practice of racially segregated churches in the Bible Belt is not generally true today. One can say that there were segregated churches 75 years ago but with the Civil … Read More “Why are there so many (culturally accepted) racially segregated church congregations in America’s Bible Belt?” »
Thank you for the question, “Why doesn’t God smite evildoers like in the Bible?” This is a common question asked by many agnostics and atheists of why God does not reveal himself or judges evildoers. Since this question is about the reason why God doesn’t judge the evildoers, here are some thoughts for one’s consideration: A. God … Read More “Why doesn’t God smite evildoers like in the Bible?” »
Thank you for the question on universal brotherhood, “What is said in the Bible about universal brotherhood?” Here are two thoughts for one’s consideration on the Scriptural view on the universal brotherhood of mankind. A. The u uniniversal brotherhood of humanity is that each person is created in the image and likeness of God (Gen. 1:26–27). … Read More “What is said in the Bible about universal brotherhood?” »
Thank you for the question on the dating of the New Testament books, “Is the New Testament written before or after the Roman Exile, and does it mention it?” Many modern Bible scholars and conservative Bible scholars have differing dating of the Gospels while most of Epistles are viewed before the Fall of Jerusalem in 70 … Read More “Is the New Testament written before or after the Roman Exile, and does it mention it?” »
Thank you for the question on Matthew 16:27–28, “How come Christians preach the Bible but do not believe what Jesus himself says in Matthew 16:27-28 that He will be back before the generation he is preaching to dies out? He did not return and they are all dead, don’t you agree?” As I read Matthew 16:27–28, … Read More “How come Christians preach the Bible but do not believe what Jesus himself says in Matthew 16:27-28 that He will be back before the generation he is preaching to dies out? He did not return and they are all dead, don’t you agree?” »
Thank you for the question on the authenticity of the New Testament, “Which scripture of the New Testament is considered the most authentic both chronologically and scientifically?” As I read this question, it feels like it is a trolling question. It is asking for Scriptures that is “most authentic both chronologically and scientifically.” It is implying … Read More “Which scripture of the New Testament is considered the most authentic both chronologically and scientifically?” »
Thank you for the interpretation question on Matthew 7:13–14, “In the Bible which mentions that many are on the path to destruction, what exactly is that destruction? The Bible never specifically states that that destruction is hell.” Scriptures exhorts believers to study the Scriptures. For Christians, this takes into account the context and text of any … Read More “In the Bible which mentions that many are on the path to destruction, what exactly is that destruction? The Bible never specifically states that that destruction is hell.” »