Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the application question, “What is your favorite book/chapter/verse in the Bible? Why do you like it?” Apart from salvation verses, here are my favorite verses, chapter, and book in the Bible. My favorite verse for ministry is II Timothy 1:7, “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives … Read More “What is your favorite book/chapter/verse in the Bible? Why do you like it?” »
Thank you for the question about Festus statement to Paul, “In the Bible in the book of Acts, why did Festus raise his voice to Paul and say, “Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad”?” The Scripture does not state the reason why Festus made his statement of Paul being insane. Here … Read More “In the Bible in the book of Acts, why did Festus raise his voice to Paul and say, “Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad”?” »
Thank you for the interpretative question, “Is it possible that job 38:7 occurred before the fall of Lucifer and a third of the Heavenly Host with him?” It is not possible that Job 38:7 happened before the fall of Lucifer and with the angels who followed him. For one’s consideration here are my thoughts on the … Read More “Is it possible that job 38:7 occurred before the fall of Lucifer and a third of the Heavenly Host with him?” »
Thank you for the discussion on how one can prove that the Bible is not fiction, “J.K. Rowling (for arguments sake) wrote Harry Potter & made billions through penning her gift of imagination. The Bible was wrote by humans. Why do people believe Its the word of God. How can we prove its not fiction?“ The … Read More “J.K. Rowling (for arguments sake) wrote Harry Potter & made billions through penning her gift of imagination. The Bible was written by humans. Why do people believe Its the word of God. How can we prove it’s not fiction?” »
Thank you for the question on the Talmud, “Is Talmud the word of God?” The Talmud is meaning ‘teaching’ is an ancient text containing Jewish sayings, ideas and stories. It includes the Mishnah (oral law) and the Gemara (‘Completion’). The Mishnah is a large collection of sayings, arguments and counter-arguments that touch on virtually all areas of … Read More “Is the Talmud the word of God?” »
Thank you for the questioning of parenting, “How does a father bring up his children with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord (Eph.6:4)?” As parent and grandparent, there are many things that I could or should have done with my children and there are things that we are doing better in helping others. … Read More “How does a father bring up his children with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord (Eph.6:4)?” »
Thank you for the biblical question on John 3:16, “Did God have a son? How come I read in the scriptures that “For God so loved the world that he gave is only begotten son”?” John 3:16 is one of the most loved passages for Christians. Many Christians know the verse by heart. It is probably … Read More “Did God have a son? How come I read in the scriptures that “For God so loved the world that he gave is only begotten son”?” »
Thank you for expressing your desire to know God more intimately, “I notice I use the phone more than read the Bible. As a 14-year-old, how can I get into the Bible more and have a relationship with God?” The modern technology can be a blessing and also be a distraction. The Ipad or cellphone are … Read More “I notice I use the phone more than read the Bible. As a 14-year-old, how can I get into the Bible more and have a relationship with God?” »
Thank you for the question on polygamy, “What is the chapter and verse of the New Testament that commands people against polygamous marriage?” As one reads the Old Testament and the New Testament, one must remember that God gave his words or didn’t restrict his words through progressive revelation. In a very broad sense, God allowed … Read More “What is the chapter and verse of the New Testament that commands people against polygamous marriage?” »
Thank you for the question on the Arabic inscription on the Tower of David, “Has an Arabic inscription been found under the Tower of David?” In reading an article which I included in this reply, there is no reason to doubt the authenticity of this finding during the Medieval Period. The relationship between Muslims, Christians, and … Read More “Has an Arabic inscription been found under the Tower of David?” »