Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the interpretative question on I John 4:4, “What’s the meaning of 1 John 4:4?” In interpreting a verse, the context may provide insight/clues to the meaning of a verse. The broader context says this, “This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in … Read More “What is the meaning of 1 John 4:4” »
Thank you for the question on the Church Age, “Would the church age and the time of the gentiles have occurred without the apostle Paul?” The Church Age is founded on the words of Jesus that his followers are to be his witnesses both in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria, even to the ends of the … Read More “Would the church age and the time of the gentiles have occurred without the apostle Paul?” »
Thank you for the application question, “The Bible says we should only give and be centered on other people, but how if we don’t work on ourselves and wish good for ourselves too?” The Bible does not say followers of Jesus should only give and be centered on other people. The Bible states part of the … Read More “The Bible says we should only give and be centered on other people. How does this work if we don’t work on ourselves and wish good for ourselves too?” »
Thank you for the question on the uniqueness of the Gospel of Mark. For one’s consideration, here are some thoughts for consideration. A. Mark is not written by one of the 12 Apostles but probably under the direction of Peter. B. Mark is the shortest Gospel of the Four Gospel, C. Mark doesn’t include the … Read More “What is unique about the Gospel of Mark?” »
Today there is so much on the internet that one tends to avoid purchasing books and the ones that I recommend are already online. For critical study, I prefer using Analytical Key to the Old Testament by Owens and The NASB-NIV PARALLEL NEW TESTAMENT IN GREEK AND ENGLISH by Marshall. For exegetical study, I like … Read More “Would you be so kind to recommend me a book about the exegetical Bible commentary?” »
As one reads the life of Abram whose later name became Abraham, God promised to Abraham that his wife will have a son. In Genesis 18, God said this to Abraham, “Then one of them said, “I will surely return to you about this time next year, and Sarah your wife will have a son.” Now … Read More “How did Abraham know that God will provide a lamb (Genesis 22:8)” »
Thank you for the question on ancient writings, “Is there a story/book older than the Bible?” As one may know that the earliest surviving book/ codes is Codex Sinaiticus. Codex Sinaiticus is dated to about 325 CE. The Dead Sea Scrolls are dated between first century BCE and into the first century CE. The oldest surviving … Read More “Is there a story/book older than the Bible?” »
Thank you for the interpretative question, “What does “ancient of days” mean in the Bible?” The phrase, Ancient of Days, is cited three times in the Bible and only in the Book of Daniel. That phrase is found in one chapter, Daniel 7. Reading the three verses are important, but equally important is reading the larger … Read More “What does “ancient of days” mean in the Bible?” »
Thank you for the interpretative question on Luke 7:28, “What did Jesus mean at Lk 7:28)?” As I thought about your question, one may want to consider looking at various passages regarding the life of John the Baptist as in John 1. Matthew 3 and Luke 3. The reason is that Jesus is commenting on John … Read More “What did Jesus mean at Luke 7:28?” »
Thank you for the question on the canonicity of the Gospels, “Why are the four gospels in the New Testament not considered pseudepigraphal even though they weren’t actually written by Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John?” The term, pseudepigraphal, refers to false or fake writings. The question assumes that the writer and or its context are false. … Read More ““Why are the four gospels in the New Testament not considered pseudepigraphal even though they weren’t actually written by Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John?”” »