Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question on preaching, “Can I become a well-known and profitable preacher simply through home schooling?” In our Western Culture, it is unlikely that a home schooled person can become well-known and profitable preacher. If one is referring to being home schooled through high school, that is acceptable. If one thinks that … Read More “Can I become a well-known and profitable preacher simply through home schooling?” »
Thank you for the question, “Why was Samson called a Nazarene?” Samson was a Nazirite, not a Nazarene. The difference is that a Nazirite is a certain procedure that an Israelite follows as a vow or service to God while a Nazarene is a city of whom a person is born in or associate with. Judges … Read More “Why was Samson called a Nazarene?” »
Thank you for the question on the relationship between God and Moses, “And in Exodus we learn that “the Lord would speak to Moses, face to face, as one speaks to a friend” (Exodus 33:11). God also said of Moses, “I am pleased with you and I know you by name” (Exodus 33:17). How did God … Read More “And in Exodus we learn that “the Lord would speak to Moses, face to face, as one speaks to a friend” (Exodus 33:11). God also said of Moses, “I am pleased with you and I know you by name” (Exodus 33:17). How did God and Moses get so close?” »
Thank you for the interpretation question, “Two well-known theologians study the exact same Bible passage and come to opposite conclusions on what it means. How do you decide which one is accurate?” The decision on the interpretation of a biblical text is not based on theological statements, commentaries, or even theologians and teachers. Believers are called … Read More “Two well-known theologians study the exact same Bible passage and come to opposite conclusions on what it means. How do you decide which one is accurate?” »
Thank you for the question on the theological complexity of a Biblical narrative, “Which story in the Bible do you find difficult to read due to its theological complexity?” One of the most complex theological biblical narrative is Romans 1:8–11:36. As one reads the biblical text, the grammar and sentence structure in Greek is complex and … Read More “Which story in the Bible do you find difficult to read due to its theological complexity?” »
hank you for the question about Sasquatch on the Ark, “Hey, all you biblical literalists, was Sasquatch on the Ark?” As a Christian, I was going to pass on this question (even Quora woud have some reservations about the wording of the question). I presume that one knows that Sasquatch was not on the Ark since … Read More “Hey, all you biblical literalists, was Sasquatch on the Ark?” »
Thank you for the question on the UAE Peace Accord, “United Arab Emirates ‘historic peace agreement, possible fulfill any Bible prophecies?” The Abraham Accords Peace Agreement sets the stage for a foreshadowing or precursor to a future peace treaty broker by the Antichrist for the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem. The Abraham Accord allows for normalization of … Read More “Does President Trump’s announcement of helping Israel and the United Arab Emirates ‘historic peace agreement, possibly fulfill any Bible prophecies?” »
Thank you for the question on the burial of Moses, “And Moses the servant of the LORD died there in Moab, as the LORD had said. He buried him in Moab, in the Valley opposite Beth Peor, but to this day no one knows where his grave is” (Deut 34:5-6). Why is there so much mystery … Read More ““And Moses the servant of the LORD died there in Moab, as the LORD had said. He buried him in Moab, in the Valley opposite Beth Peor, but to this day no one knows where his grave is” (Deut 34:5-6). Why is there so much mystery surrounding his burial?” »
Thank you for the biblical question on Numbers 11, “Why did God get mad and send a plague to the Israelites for eating the quail that He gave to them (Numbers 11:33)? As one reads the Book of Numbers, there is a recurrent reaction by the Israelites in the Wilderness. That recurrent reaction was grumbling and … Read More “Why did God get mad and send a plague to the Israelites for eating the quail that He gave to them (Numbers 11:33)?” »
Thank you for the question on overcoming a tragic/dysfunctional family, “Aside from the context of having been the only one who survived a tragic event, can survivor’s guilt also apply to someone who grows up in a dysfunctional family, gets away and thrives?” In giving an opinion, not THE opinion, I approach this question from a … Read More “Aside from the context of having been the only one who survived a tragic event, can survivor’s guilt also apply to someone who grows up in a dysfunctional family, gets away and thrives?” »