Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the interpretative question, “How did Abraham know that God will provide a lamb (Genesis 22:8)?” 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 … Read More “How did Abraham know that God will provide a lamb (Genesis 22:8)?” »
Thank you for the question on the Jahvist Bible and the Elohimist Bible. As I read, it is my understanding that scholars want to dissect the Scriptures and create one Bible that uses the term YHWH and another for Elohim. If I may ask, how would you separate the Book of Genesis into two Bible? … Read More “Why do scholars not separate the Jahvist Bible from the Elohimist Bible?” »
Thank you for the question on experiencing the gifts of the Holy Spirit, “Who has ever experienced the manifestations of the Spirit (‘aka’ 9 gifts of the Holy Spirit, as per, I Cor. 12:7–10) operating in their lives or seen someone operating in the ‘gifts” in their presence?” On the topic of the manifestations of the Spirit, … Read More “Who has ever experienced the manifestations of the Spirit (‘aka’ 9 gifts of the Holy Spirit, as per 1 Cor. 12:7-10) operating in their lives or seen someone operating in the “gifts” in their presence?” »
Thank you for the interpretative question on Matthew 6:24, “What does the Lord mean when he said this, “You cannot serve both Go and mammon”?” In seeking to understand a verse or passage, reading the broader context/verses may help one come to an understanding of the passage. That understanding needs to be confirm by other passages … Read More “What does the Lord mean when he said this, “You cannot serve both God and mammon?”” »
Thank you for the question on Bible character, “Which character of the Bible shows great emotional strength?” Apart from Jesus Christ, in the Old Testament I would select either Elijah and Jeremiah. Both Elijah and Jeremiah had to deal with a rebellious king and a rebellious people. God called them to be steadfast in the midst … Read More “Which character of the Bible shows great emotional strength?” »
Thank you for the application question, “What is your favorite book/chapter/verse in the Bible? Why do you like it?” Apart from salvation verses, here are my favorite verses, chapter, and book in the Bible. My favorite verse for ministry is II Timothy 1:7, “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives … Read More “What is your favorite book/chapter/verse in the Bible? Why do you like it?” »
Thank you for the question about Festus statement to Paul, “In the Bible in the book of Acts, why did Festus raise his voice to Paul and say, “Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad”?” The Scripture does not state the reason why Festus made his statement of Paul being insane. Here … Read More “In the Bible in the book of Acts, why did Festus raise his voice to Paul and say, “Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad”?” »
Thank you for the interpretative question, “Is it possible that job 38:7 occurred before the fall of Lucifer and a third of the Heavenly Host with him?” It is not possible that Job 38:7 happened before the fall of Lucifer and with the angels who followed him. For one’s consideration here are my thoughts on the … Read More “Is it possible that job 38:7 occurred before the fall of Lucifer and a third of the Heavenly Host with him?” »
Thank you for the discussion on how one can prove that the Bible is not fiction, “J.K. Rowling (for arguments sake) wrote Harry Potter & made billions through penning her gift of imagination. The Bible was wrote by humans. Why do people believe Its the word of God. How can we prove its not fiction?“ The … Read More “J.K. Rowling (for arguments sake) wrote Harry Potter & made billions through penning her gift of imagination. The Bible was written by humans. Why do people believe Its the word of God. How can we prove it’s not fiction?” »
Thank you for the question on the Talmud, “Is Talmud the word of God?” The Talmud is meaning ‘teaching’ is an ancient text containing Jewish sayings, ideas and stories. It includes the Mishnah (oral law) and the Gemara (‘Completion’). The Mishnah is a large collection of sayings, arguments and counter-arguments that touch on virtually all areas of … Read More “Is the Talmud the word of God?” »