Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question on what is so special about the Bible. For one’s consideration of what is so special about the Bible: A. The Bible is God’s revelation about his relationship to his created world, not man reaching out to God. B. The Bible is God’s record of how a person can have … Read More “Can anyone enlighten me on what is believed to be so special about the Bible?” »
Thank you for the question on the Triune God. The term, Trinity or Triune God is not in the Bible. Those term are a theological designation of the Godhead. For one’s consideration about the plurality of the Godhead: A. The Hebrew word for God is “Elohim.” The word, Elohim, is plural in form, not singular … Read More “There is no Trinity. Do the Scriptures that appear to support a Triune God really mean something other than what they appear to mean at face value?” »
Thank you for the question on the Patriarch Jacob becoming the father of the Israelites and Samaritans. Jacob is not the father of the Samaritans. The Assyrians conquered the Northern Kingdom in 732 BCE. They imported people into the land and those individuals married the Israelites. Thus they became to be called Samaritans. It is … Read More “How did the patriarch Jacob become the father of the Israelites and the Samaritans?” »
Thank you for the question on the Bible being media. When I think of “media”, I usually think of someone or something being communicated to another person. One can view the Bible as the content of the media. The means of communication can be reading, drama or stories of the Bible, debate about the Bible, … Read More “Is the Bible considered media?” »
Thank you for the question on the kind of literature on Daniel and Revelations. Daniel and Revelations are known as apocalyptic literature for it foretells future events that is catastrophic on the world but a deliverance for the Jewish people. For further insight and discussion: https://www.quora.com/The-biblical-books-of-Daniel-and-Revelation-are-an-example-of-what-type-of-literature
Thank you for the question on worship during difficult times. To be honest, my initial response is grumbling and complaining. It comes as a surprise or unexpected event. It is natural to say, “I didn’t see that coming.” or I did want that to happen.” It is only after a few days over the “shock” … Read More “Put yourself in Paul and Silas’ position. When the situation seems unfavorable to you, “Does your desire to praise God become stronger?”” »
As I thought about your question, here is one thing for your consideration. In the creation narrative of the rising of the land mass from submerged waters is something few if any would have believed it. A. Bible asserts that the landmass arose from the ocean floor. The reasoning is that geologist believe that tectonic … Read More “Is there anything in the Bible that makes one think, “How could they know this?”” »
Thank you for the interpretative question and application on II Corinthians 12:10, “What are your thoughts on the Bible verse 2 Corinthians 12:10?” As I read II Corinthians 12:7–10, the Apostle Paul is making an astonishing declaration that contradicts our responses to trials and tribulations. The trials and tribulations in one’s life are opportunities for God … Read More “What are your thoughts on the Bible verse 2 Corinthians 12:10?” »
Thank you for your question about Paul’s ministry. As one reads the personal letters to Timothy and Titus, the Apostle Paul encouraged his coworkers to be faithful to the Lord and to fulfill their ministry. He shared his testimony of God’s faithfulness and the reward that awaits him and them. His words to the Ephesians … Read More “How did the Apostle Paul end the ministry?” »
Thank you for the Biblical question on location, “Scripture tells of Joseph’s brothers going to Egypt to buy food because of a severe famine in their land. Where did his brothers and his father Jacob live?” As one reads the biblical narrative, Jacob moved away from Esau and initially lived in Shechem, to Bethel where he … Read More “Scripture tells of Joseph’s brother going to Egypt to buy food because of a severe famine in their land. Where did his brothers and his father Jacob live?” »