Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question on David cutting off Goliath’s head, “Why did David cut off Goliath’s head?” David cut off Goliath’s head to show that the Philistine’s champion is truly dead. The Scriptures record that David stated that he will cut off the head of the Philistine’s champion head. I Samuel says this, “David said to … Read More “Why did David cut off Goliath’s head?” »
Thank you for the question about etiological motifs in Genesis 1–11, “Do you agree or disagree about H. Gunkel proposed that the author of Genesis 1-11 contains some etiological motifs and Genesis 1 explains the origins of Sabbath? How would you discuss as much as you can?” One can agree with H. Gunkel that there is … Read More “Do you agree or disagree about H. Gunkel proposed that the author of Genesis 1-11 contains some etiological motifs and Genesis 1 explains the origins of Sabbath? How would you discuss as much as you can?” »
Thank you for the question on formation of the sun and earth, “Are Bible critics wrong when they criticize the fact that earth formed before the sun?” If I may added to the discussion since other respondents have answered the question. A. The age of the Universe and the Earth. Bible scholars debate on the interpretation … Read More “Are Bible critics wrong when they criticize the fact that earth formed before the sun?” »
Thank you for the question on Cain building his city, “Where did Cain get the people from to build his city which he named after his son?” As one reads Genesis 4–5 about Cain, careful observation of the text helps us to understand of the people or descendants who built his city. Here are some thoughts … Read More “Where did Cain get the people from to build his city which he named after his son?” »
I was thinking about declining to answer one’s question, “In the Bible, was Samson strong enough to carry the entire Earth on his shoulders?” Taking the question at face value, the answer is obviously, No. In order for Samson to accomplish the feat of carrying the entire earth on his shoulder, he would have to exist … Read More “In the Bible, was Samson strong enough to carry the entire Earth on his shoulders?” »
Thank you for the question on Lucifer, “If Lucifer have been considered an archangel before he rebelled against God, would he then have become the serpent in the Garden of Eden immediately after?” Here are some thoughts for one consideration about Lucifer being a serpent: A. Lucifer remains as an fallen angel before and after deceiving … Read More “If Lucifer had been considered an archangel before he rebelled against God, would he then have become the serpent in the Garden of Eden immediately after?” »
Thank you for the Bible reading question, “For someone who has never read the Bible, how would you recommend going about it?” I suggest that one begins reading in the Gospel of John and the Gospel of Matthew. This will give you an overall view of the Christian beliefs and values. Upon completion of that, … Read More “For someone who has never read the Bible, how would you recommend going about it?” »
Thank you for the question on hearing prayers, “Mary cannot hear your prayers. Can you prove me wrong?” The question being posed appears to be adversary in nature, to prove me wrong. Each person will stand the Lord and give an account of one’s attitudes and actions. Within the Christian faith, one seeks harmony, not dispute, … Read More “Mary cannot hear your prayers. Can you prove me wrong?” »
Thank you for the application question from Matthew 23:1–12, “When you read Matthew 23:1-12, what is the most important thing that you can gather and really remember for the rest of your life?” Since all Scripture is profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, I can’t say that the above passage is The passage … Read More “When you read Matthew 23:1-12, what is the most important thing that you can gather and really remember for the rest of your life?” »
Thank you for the question on understanding the Scriptures, “If we are to read and understand Holy books for ourselves, why are scriptures the only writings that seem to require particular skills or supernatural abilities to understand?” Almost anyone can read the Scriptures. Both non-Christians and Christians, children to adults have read portions of the Bible. … Read More “If we are to read and understand Holy books for ourselves, why are scriptures the only writings that seem to require particular skills or supernatural abilities to understand?” »