Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the biblical question on Genesis 1, “Was Genesis 1:28 the first commandment by God to humans? Or was this not a ‘commandment’ per se?” As one reads Genesis 1 and Genesis 2, God gave Adam a command before he created Eve. Thus the command in Genesis 1:28 follows the command of Genesis 2:15. … Read More “Was Genesis 1:28 the first commandment by God to humans? Or was this not a ‘commandment’ per se?” »
Thank you for the biblical/theological question on death, “According to this doctrine, Is “Limbo” only reserved for old testament patriarchs and unbaptized infants… or do other types of people go there too?” The Catholic Church teaches in its doctrine that Purgatory is the place of punishment while Limbo is the place of waiting without pain or … Read More “According to this doctrine, Is “Limbo” only reserved for old testament patriarchs and unbaptized infants… or do other types of people go there too?” »
Thank you for the question, “What book concludes that mankind should “fear God and keep his commandments”?” The writer of Ecclesiastes says this in the conclusion of his book in chapter 12, “ 11 The words of the wise are like goads, their collected sayings like firmly embedded nails—given by one shepherd.[b] 12 Be warned, my son, … Read More “What book concludes that mankind should “fear God and keep his commandments”?” »
Thank you for the interpretative question on Matthew 10:32–33, “Is Matthew 10:32-33 proof of both the validity of the Holy Trinity but also of Christ’s wrath?” As one reads the broader context and focus on the cited verses, this passage may support the plurality of the Godhead and about future persecution. Here are some thoughts for … Read More “Is Matthew 10:32-33 proof of both the validity of the Holy Trinity but also of Christ’s wrath?” »
Thank you for the application question, “What do we learn about God when we read He both 1) made the stars and numbers them and 2) numbers the hairs on your head?” As one ponders your question, here are some thoughts about what we can learn about the Creator God: A. God is the Creator of … Read More “What do we learn about God when we read He both 1) made the stars and numbers them and 2) numbers the hairs on your head?” »
Thank you for the application question, “What does the Bible say about doing wrong thinking you while doing good?” As I pondered the question, there is a difference between doing wrong thinking and doing wrong actions as well as doing or seeing good come from one’s wrongful thinking. Luke 12 says this, “Someone in the crowd said … Read More “What does the Bible say about doing wrong thinking while doing good?” »
Thank you for your question about reading the Bible, Torah, and the Quran. May I suggest before one decides to read of the three world’s religions that one considers one’s purpose in one’s reading program. Is it for general information? Is it to understand the beliefs and practices of each religion? Is it a comparative … Read More “I plan to read the Bible, Torah, and Quran. Which versions of the three books is best to read from your perspective?” »
Thank you for the interpretative question about King Saul offering the sacrifice in I Samuel 13:9–13, “Why was is wrong for Saul, a Benjamite (1 Sam. 9:1) to offer a sacrifice (1 Sam. 13:9-13) but it would have been fine for Samuel, an Ephramite (1 Sam. 1:1)?” Here are some thoughts for your consideration as to … Read More “Why was is wrong for Saul, a Benjamite (1 Sam. 9:1) to offer a sacrifice (1 Sam. 13:9-13) but it would have been fine for Samuel, an Ephramite (1 Sam. 1:1)?” »
Thank you for the question on the number of tablets the Ten Commandments were written on. Exodus 20 and Deuteronomy 5 states that the Ten Commandments were written on two tablets. They were written on the front and back of the tablets. The size of the two tablets are unknown. Since Moses smashed the original … Read More “How many pieces of stone were the Ten Commandments written on?” »
Thank you for the question about the evidence of the characters in Genesis? As one reads the Book of Genesis, there isn’t any evidences that they existed. The reason being is that they were nomadic people. In other words, they lived in tents. They moved with their herds of animals. God promised that the land … Read More “Do we have proof that the characters of the Book of Genesis in the Bible are real?” »