Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the interpretative question on Acts 13:48, “Is Acts 13.48 describing predestination?” In looking at the previous content and the context, the meaning of the word, appointed, may imply predestination. The text says this, “On the next Sabbath almost the whole city gathered to hear the word of the Lord. 45 When the Jews saw … Read More “Is Acts 13.48 describing predestination?” »
Read John 4:16-18. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 16 He told her, “Go, call your husband and come back.” 17 “I have no husband,” she replied. Jesus said to her, “You are right when you say you have no husband. 18 The fact is, you have had five husbands, and the … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 4:16-18” »
Thank you for the question on faith and the Bible, “If you wanted more people to believe in God which passage in the Bible would you rewrite?” I would not rewrite any portion of the Bible at all. Here are some thoughts why I wouldn’t rewrite any portion of the Bible for one’s consideration: A. Re-writing … Read More “If you wanted more people to believe in God which passage in the Bible would you rewrite?” »
Thank you for the question on the truthfulness of the Scriptures, “If people believe the Bible is the truth and “the word of God”, but one statement of the Bible is proven wrong, does the Bible then become suspicious of all accounts? The comparison of what is “truth” is dependent on what standard a person uses … Read More “If people believe the Bible is the truth and “the word of God”, but one statement of the Bible is proven wrong, does the Bible then become suspicious of all accounts?” »
Thank you for the interpretative question on Psalm 59:14, “Psalm 59:14 “They return at evening, snarling like dogs, and prowl about the city”. In scripture, I’ve noticed “evening” or even “morning” mentioned many times, but never of a time exactness. (So what time in the evening did they return)?” (NIV). For the Jewish people, sunset was considered … Read More ““Psalm 59:14 “They return at evening, snarling like dogs, and prowl about the city”. In scripture, I’ve noticed “evening” or even “morning” mentioned many times, but never of a time exactness. (So what time in the evening did they return)?”” »
Dear Brother or Sister in the Lord, This booklet is called “The Hope Package.” The Hope Package is designed to be personal and practical by allowing you to journal and to journey with your God. In walking with God, you will need faith, hope, and love (I Cor. 13:13). The Hope Package seeks to do … Read More “THE HOPE PACKAGE” »
Read John 4:7-15. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 7 When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, “Will you give me a drink?” 8 (His disciples had gone into the town to buy food.) 9 The Samaritan woman said to him, “You are a Jew and I … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 4:7-15” »
Thank you for the question on the brass serpent, “Why did God choose a brass serpent that was raised on a pole for the Israelites to look upon for their healing when it could have been a lamb or a dove? Book of Numbers Chapter 21 verse 8,9.” The context of Numbers 21:8–9 may provide some … Read More “Why did God choose a brass serpent that was raised on a pole for the Israelites to look upon for their healing when it could have been a lamb or a dove? Book of Numbers Chapter 21 verse 8,9.” »
Thank you for the question on God’s selection of fallible individuals, “Why did God used people like Samson: a promiscuous person, Jael: an inhospitable fellow and Ehud: an assassinator?” As one reads the Biblical text more carefully, it is the choice of the Samson, Jael, and even Ehud to act in an ungodly manner. One must … Read More “Why did God used people like Samson: a promiscuous person, Jael: an inhospitable fellow and Ehud: an assassinator?” »
Thank you for the question on encouraging Timothy, “Timothy was a young worker in the early church and two different books, or letters, in the New Testament are addressed to him. Who urged Timothy to ‘fight the good fight’ in both the KJV and the NIV Bibles?” The writer of the letter to Timothy is the … Read More “Timothy was a young worker in the early church and two different books, or letters, in the New Testament are addressed to him. Who urged Timothy to ‘fight the good fight’ in both the KJV and the NIV Bibles?” »