Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for your biblical question, “Is it possible that Joshua would have unofficially begun the time of the judges in ancient Israel upon entering the promised land?” It is possible that the time of the judges could have begun at the end of Joshua rule, but unlikely at the beginning of the Israelites entering the … Read More “Is it possible that Joshua would have unofficially begun the time of the judges in ancient Israel upon entering the promised land?” »
Thank you for the biblical question on the land promised by God to Abraham, “Why did God promise Abraham the whole of Egypt in Genesis 15 and only Canaan in Genesis 17?” It may appear that God promise Abraham the whole land of Egypt, but Genesis 15 excludes the land of Egypt. Genesis 15 says this, “When … Read More “Why did God promise Abraham the whole of Egypt in Genesis 15 and only Canaan in Genesis 17?” »
Thank you for biblical question, “Whoever is born of the flesh is flesh yet whoever is born of the Spirit is spirit (John 3:1-15). If the Son of God became flesh then how could He have returned to Heaven?” John 3 speaks of the need of spiritual birth, not just a physical birth. Without a … Read More “Whoever is born of the flesh is flesh yet whoever is born of the Spirit is spirit (John 3:1-15). If the Son of God became flesh then how could He have returned to Heaven?” »
Thank you for the question on God’s existence, “Why do priests/pastors get upset when someone asks how we know God exists? Is it because, deep down, they know there’s no way to prove it?” For one’s consideration, may I share a perspective on one’s question: A. No human being including a pastor/priest can demand that appear … Read More “Why do priests/pastors get upset when someone asks how we know God exists? Is it because, deep down, they know there’s no way to prove it?” »
Thank you for the question on the human authorship of the Bible, “Which apostles wrote the Bible?” The Apostle Paul writes that it is the Holy Spirit who inspired the writers of Scripture, being under his influence and direction. The Apostle Peter affirms in his letter that no prophesy came about by the writer’s themselves. As … Read More “Which apostles wrote the Bible?” »
Thank you for the question on biblical events, “Why are the stories in the Bible taken literally by some people, when if they were written today, they would be immediately understood as fiction?” Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration, A. The Bible states that the events were witnessed by individuals. The Apostle John wrote in … Read More “Why are the stories in the Bible taken literally by some people, when if they were written today, they would be immediately understood as fiction?” »
Thank you for the theological question on the Trinity, “How do I explain to a young believer that the Holy Trinity is one God in three persons and not the worship of three different gods?” Here are some thoughts for one consideration in explaining the Godhead: A. I would explain that the term, trinity, is not … Read More “How do I explain to a young believer that the Holy Trinity is one God in three persons and not the worship of three different gods?” »
Thank you for the question on the value of the Bible, “What kind of advice can we find in the Bible? As one reads the Bible as literature, one can find the following advices: A. Advice on One’s Self Worth. The person’s self worth is not based on one’s place of birth, performance, position or … Read More “What kind of advice can we find in the Bible?” »
Thank you for the question on canonicity, How can the Epistles be divinely inspired scripture if there are ones that have been lost, if they were, wouldn’t God have protected them (eg Laodiceans, previous letter to the Ephesians, the “Severe”)? Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration: A. The letters written by the Apostle Paul were … Read More “How can the Epistles be divinely inspired scripture if there are ones that have been lost, if they were, wouldn’t God have protected them (eg. Laodiceans, previous letter to the Ephesians, the ‘Severe Letter’)?” »
Thank you for a hypothetical wording on John 1:1–2, “If John 1:1,2 had used the word beginner not beginning, could it have changed the meaning and what could it have meant? “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with … Read More “If John 1:1,2 had used the word beginner not beginning, could it have changed the meaning and what could it have meant? “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God.”” »