Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question on the Bible, “How come that in the Bible no one mentioned in had a Bible?” The Bible is in two parts: The Old Testament and the New Testament. The Books of the Old Testament were primarily located and held by the priests before the Temple was destroyed in 70 CE. … Read More “How come that in the Bible no one mentioned in [it] had a Bible?” »
hank you for the question on the early Church Fathers’ teaching on the “Trinity”, “What Church Fathers taught on the Trinity before Arius?” I cite this website for one’s reading: Quotes from the Early Church Fathers: on the Trinity. According to this website, they list the following Early Church Fathers: A. Ignatius a.d. 30–107 “Since, also, there … Read More “What Church Fathers taught on the Trinity before Arius?” »
Thank you for the question relating to Paul’s teaching dependent on the Four Gospels, “To what extent are the contents of the four gospels [Matthew Mark Luke John] affected, impacted, shaped, or influenced by the sermons, doctrines, views, beliefs, interpretations and teachings of Paul (from say 34 to 50 AD)? As one reads the Book of … Read More “To what extent are the contents of the four gospels [Matthew Mark Luke John] affected, impacted, shaped, or influenced by the sermons, doctrines, views, beliefs, interpretations and teachings of Paul (from say 34 to 50 AD)?” »
Thank you for the biblical question, “What is the significance of the sheep gate found in Nehemiah 3:1, 3:32, and John 5:2?” In Nehemiah 3, Governor Nehemiah records the rebuilding of the Jerusalem walls and the Gates. He lists nine gates: The Sheep Gate (3:1) , The Fish Gate (3:3), The Jeshanah Gate (3:6), The Valley … Read More “What is the significance of the sheep gate found in Nehemiah 3:1, 3:32, and John 5:2?” »
Thank you for the question on the Ten Commandments, “Are there exceptions to the ten commandments?” The Ten Commandments were given to the Israelites at Mount Sinai (Exodus 19–20). This is part of the conditional Mosaic Covenant between the LORD God and the people who came out of Egypt and their descendants. For one’s consideration, there … Read More “Are there exceptions to the ten commandments?” »
Thank you for the question, “Did Zechariah go into the Holy of Holies?” In Luke 1, the Scripture records these words, “ Once when Zechariah’s division was on duty and he was serving as priest before God, 9 he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to go into the temple of the … Read More “Did Zechariah go into the Holy of Holies?” »
Thank you for the question on preaching on First Corinthians, “Why is the First Corinthians so often used for sermons?” As one reads I Corinthians, this epistle is most relevant to our Post-Modern World for the Christian Church. Here are the reasons why pastors speak on First Corinthians so often: A. I Corinthians 13 is … Read More “Why is the First Corinthians so often used for sermons?” »
Thank you for the Biblical question, “In Isaiah 5:2, what is the function of the tower, and how is it prophetically significant? And might it be related to Isaiah5:8?” Isaiah the Prophet uses the analogy of a piece of land which the owner possessed and cleared the land of rocks to plant a vineyard. The owner … Read More “In Isaiah 5:2, what is the function of the tower, and how is it prophetically significant? And might it be related to Isaiah5:8?” »
Thank you for the question on versions of the Bible, “Why does the Bible have so many versions? If it’s the word of God, then it must have one version. So which one is the most authentic version of the Bible? Does the Bible really preserved or it just corrupted?” There is one Bible. The versions … Read More “Why does the Bible have so many versions? If it’s the word of God, then it must have one version. So which one is the most authentic version of the Bible? Does the Bible really preserved or it just corrupted?” »
Thank you for the interpretative question on Proverbs 16:20, “Why does the Bible teach us that the origin of prosperity is instruction, as in Proverbs 16:20?” As one reads the broader context of Proverbs 16:20, the text says this, “Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. 19 Better to be lowly in spirit along … Read More “Why does the Bible teach us that the origin of prosperity is instruction, as in Proverbs 16:20?” »