Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the interpretative question on Proverbs 8:22, “Why does the King James Bible mistranslate Proverbs 8:22?” The King James Bible translators translated Proverbs 8:22 as this: “The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his ways, before his works of old.” The NIV translators translated Proverbs 8:22 as this, “The LORD brought me forth as the … Read More “Why does the King James Bible mistranslate Proverbs 8:22?” »
Thank you for the theological question, “Why is Biblical God above any promise?” If one thinks or believes that the Biblical God is above any promises, then one may give the following reasons: A. He is the Supreme Being so he can make any promises he wants. B. He is the Supreme Being so he can … Read More “Why is Biblical God above any promise?” »
Thank you for the question on Bible based theme park, “Is the idea of a Bible-based theme park antithetical to the Bible’s teachings?” As I thought about this question, the answer may be seen in the purpose of the Bible based theme park and the appropriate or accurate depiction of the Bible events. As an overall … Read More “Is the idea of a Bible-based theme park antithetical to the Bible’s teachings?” »
Thank you for the question on repairs on the Ark over 100 years, “How was Noah able to build the Ark over a one hundred year span and not have the first sections of the vessel become very old without constant repair while still building the new sections?” The Scriptures does not state how Noah and … Read More “How was Noah able to build the Ark over a one hundred year span and not have the first sections of the vessel become very old without constant repair while still building the new sections?” »
Thank you for the biblical question, “What did Abraham mean by “Will not the Judge of all the earth do right?” in (Genesis 18:25)? Was he calling God’s judgment into question?” As one reads Genesis 18, God tests Abraham to reflect his character: is he a self-center man or an other-center man? It is not that … Read More “What did Abraham mean by “Will not the Judge of all the earth do right?” in (Genesis 18:25)? Was he calling God’s judgment into question?” »
Thank you for the eschatological question relating to peace with Israel, “What is the significance of this Israel peace treaty legislation, if passed, lasting five years? Is the seven-year peace treaty going to happen after this? Does this mean we have five years until the antichrist and the rapture? The significance of the 2021 Abraham Accordance … Read More “What is the significance of this Israel peace treaty legislation, if passed, lasting five years? Is the seven-year peace treaty going to happen after this? Does this mean we have five years until the antichrist and the rapture?” »
Thank you for the question on the historicity of the Bible and belief, “I realize the Bible is a fiction story, but how do I explain my beliefs?” As a Christian, I do not believe the Bible is a fictional story. In our present culture, there are those who want to destroy our culture and the … Read More “I realize the Bible is a fiction story, but how do I explain my beliefs?” »
Thank you for the question on Bible reading, “How many pages of the Bible should you read a day?” If I may suggest for your consideration that it is not how many pages one should read each day, but rather how many pages did the Bible speak to you! There is no “points” for reading 1 … Read More “How many pages of the Bible should you read a day?” »
Thank you for the Biblical interpretation and application question on Ecclesiastes 2:2, “What does Ecclesiastes 2:2 mean?” The context of Ecclesiastes 2:2 says this, “I said to myself, “Come now, I will test you with pleasure to find out what is good.” But that also proved to be meaningless. 2 “Laughter,” I said, “is madness. And what … Read More “What does Ecclesiastes 2:2 mean?” »
Yes, God not only could but would take every believer upon the return of Jesus Christ! I. The Resurrection and Ascension of Believers to be with Jesus. I Corinthians 15 says this about believers, “I declare to you, brothers and sisters, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit … Read More “Could God take anyone of us today the way that he took Enoch and Elijah (from the Earth) if he chooses to? Why?” »