Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question on the reality of the Ark of the Covenant, “Do you believe that the Ark of the Covenant (Exodus 25) mentioned in the Bible really existed? Why yes or why no?” I believe the construction of the Ark of the Covenant is real along with the other furniture in the Tabernacle. … Read More “Do you believe that the Ark of the Covenant (Exodus 25) mentioned in the Bible really existed? Why yes or why no?” »
Thank you for the question on ministry and political office, “How scripturally correct is it for someone called into full time ministry, especially, as a founding pastor to seek political office by election?” As I ponder this question, I need to qualify my answer since there is limited information on the pastor’s situation. Here are some … Read More “How scripturally correct is it for someone called into full time ministry, especially, as a founding pastor to seek political office by election?” »
Thank you for the timeline question on Daniel, “Why didn’t the prophet Daniel return to Jerusalem with Nehemiah to rebuild the city and the wall?” As one reads the post-exilic historical books of Daniel, Ezra-Nehemiah, and Esther, it may appear the timeline is within a few years or decades. When Ezra and Nehemiah returned to Jerusalem, … Read More “Why didn’t the prophet Daniel return to Jerusalem with Nehemiah to rebuild the city and the wall?” »
Thank you for the question on the history of the Bible, “What is the history of all the Bibles? When did the first Bible come out? What was it, and in what language was the bible in, up to the Bible’s we use now?” The history of the Bible is subjected to much discussion and debate … Read More “What is the history of all the Bibles? When did the first Bible come out? What was it, and in what language was the bible in, up to the Bible’s we use now?” »
Thank you for the question on the statement, “If it is not in the Bible, don’t believe it”? That statement is false. There are many facts that the Bible is silent on which is true. King Solomon’s observations on plants and animals recorded in Proverbs reflects that there are other observations that’s not recorded. Psalm … Read More “What can you say to the statement, “If it is not in the Bible, don’t believe in it”?” »
Thank you for the question on the root of all evil, “Does the Bible say money is the root of all evil?” No, the Bible does not say that money is the root of all evil. The Biblical text says that love of money is a root of all evil. The issue is not money, but … Read More “Does the Bible say money is the root of all evil?” »
I was going to pass on your question, since the question implies that the Greek scholars had some ulterior motive in selecting the conjunction, “de”. The question further assumes that the word, baptism, refers to water baptisms. May I asked that one read again the broader passage for the text is not referring to water … Read More “Why do today’s ‘Bible scholars’ claim to know Hebrew and Greek but conveniently don’t know English when it comes to the Word “but” in Matt 3:11; Mk 1:8, Lk 3:16, Acts 1:5 that puts contrast on water baptism to justify a water baptism after the cross?” »
Thank you for the question on God “changing his mind” on King Hezekiah, “If God cannot change his mind, what happened in the case of King Hezekiah?” II Kings says this, “In those days Hezekiah was stricken with a terminal illness. The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz visited him and told him, “This is what the LORD … Read More “If God cannot change his mind, what happened in the case of King Hezekiah?” »
Thank you for the question on the meaning of John 6:60–69, “What is the message of John 6:60-69?” The message of John 6:60–69 is that no human being can come to the Father unless the Father draws that person to himself. In John 6, Jesus had a large crowd following and listening to his words. They … Read More “What is the message of John 6:60-69?” »
Thank you for the hermeneutic question of Matthew 2 quoting Hosea 11, “What hermeneutic methods did the Matthew use in quoting Hosea 11 —- He clearly used that quote out of context?” If I may venture an answer for one’s consideration on Matthew citing Hosea 11 on Matthew 2:15, from a both historical, exegetical, and eschatological … Read More “What hermeneutic methods did the Matthew use in quoting Hosea 11 —- He clearly used that quote out of context?” »