Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the interpretative question on Cornelius’ conversion, “What is the significance of Cornelius’ conversion in the Book of Acts?” The significance of Cornelius’ vision and conversion is that the Gentiles do not have to be a proselyte Jew in order to receive the gift of salvation from God. The Acts 10 says this, “Then Peter … Read More “What is the significance of Cornelius’ conversion in the Book of Acts?” »
Thank you for the biblical question on Old Testament prophecies, “What are the Old Testament prophecies like in Luke 24:26–27?” Luke 24:26–27 says this, “25 He said to them, “How foolish you are, and how slow to believe all that the prophets have spoken! 26 Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things and then enter … Read More “What are the Old Testament prophecies like in Luke 24:26-27?” »
Thank you for the question on baptism and salvation, “If baptism is necessary for salvation, why do theologians say that a person can be saved on their deathbed?” Within the Christian faith, there is divergent view on salvation. There are those who believe that one is saved apart from any good works while other views that … Read More “If baptism is necessary for salvation, why do theologians say that a person can be saved on their deathbed?” »
Thank you for the Godhead question, “I commonly see people say, “3 persons one God”. What verse in the Bible does it say 3 persons?” As one reads the Bible, one may want to keep in mind what is known as “Progressive Revelation.” God didn’t reveal his full time to humans at one point in … Read More “I commonly see people say “3 persons one God”. What verse in the Bible does it say 3 persons?” »
Thank you for the question on authorship and its content, “How does the Bible identify its author, and what kind of knowledge does it provide?” Here are some thoughts regarding identification of the author of a book: There is the “state” name of the author and there is the “implied” name of the author. I. The … Read More “How does the Bible identify its author, and what kind of knowledge does it provide?” »
Thank you for the question on the importance of knowing the “people of God” in the Old Testament, “How important is it for us to know the historical background of the “people of God” in the Old Testament, and what does it mean for us?” Understanding the historical background of the addressees in the Old Testament … Read More “How important is it for us to know the historical background of the “people of God” in the Old Testament, and what does it mean for us today?” »
Thank you for the biblical question about Abishai, “What happened to Abishai in the Bible?” Abishai is the brother of Joab. Both Joab and Abishai were warriors for King David and followed him early in his life. They were one of his most trusted men. The death of Joab is recorded is in I Kings 2:28–35 … Read More “What happened to Abishai in the Bible?” »
Thank you for the question on God’s involvement in this world, “Why was God so involved in worldly affairs in biblical times but since then doesn’t get involved much?” For your consideration of God’s involvement in the past and the seemingly lack of involvement in the present, here are some thoughts for you: A. The writer … Read More “Why was God so involved in worldly affairs in biblical times but since then doesn’t get involved much?” »
Thank you for the suggestion of rewriting or scrapping the first few chapters of Genesis, “Should the first few chapters of Genesis be rewritten or better still, scrapped altogether?” Thomas Jefferson in his bible, at least that is what I have been told, cut out or ex-out all miracles of the bible. For him, the world … Read More “Should the first few chapters of Genesis be rewritten or better still, scrapped altogether?” »
Thank you for the biblical question, “Who is the only One who fully knows and fully loves you, John 4:4?” The One who fully knows and fully loves me is the Creator God through his Son Jesus Christ. For one’s consideration, here are some thoughts regarding John 4:4: A. No orthodox/conservative Jew would go in or … Read More “Who is the only One who fully knows and fully loves you, John 4:4?” »