Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question on reading the Bible, “Why is the Bible read by both believers and non-believers?” Here are some thoughts on why believers and non-believers read the Bible: A. The Bible is read in seeking life questions of purpose and meaning of life. B. The Bible is read for comfort and hope to … Read More “Question: Why is the Bible read by both believers and non-believers?” »
Thank you for the interpretative question on Proverbs 1:7, “According to Proverbs 1:7, what is “the beginning of knowledge”? Proverbs 1:7 says this, “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools[c] despise wisdom and instruction.” The fear of the LORD is not just fearful of God for the “hammer” that he may bring … Read More “Question: According to Proverbs 1:7, what is “the beginning of knowledge”?” »
Part IV: The Journey From Sight To Faith. Chapter 2: The Giants of Getting Ready for Dallas The Transfer to Dallas, Texas As I was waiting for my GRE Score and my anticipated letter of rejection from Dallas Theological Seminary, AT&T was on strike in the late May and into June. With all that free … Read More “My Journey of Faith: The Giants of Getting Ready for Dallas” »
Thank you for the application question of passing on one’s faith, “The stories in the Torah about the Patriarchs emphasize the eternal implications of posterity, of children, of extended multigenerational family. What have we lost by shifting the emphasis to the individual?” The question that you posed is a very relevant one. Here are some thoughts … Read More “Question: The stories in the Torah about the Patriarchs emphasize the eternal implications of posterity, of children, of extended multigenerational family. What have we lost by shifting the emphasis to the individual?” »
Thank you for the question about Tree of Life in the Garden of Eden, “Is there still a turning sword at the Garden of Eden according to the Bible?” Genesis 3 records this narrative after Adam and Eve sinned by eating the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden. “23 So the Lord God banished him from … Read More “Question: Is there still a turning sword at the Garden of Eden according to the Bible?” »
Thank you for the question on the absence of moral laws, “What would society be like if breaking the ten commandments and sinning had always been legal and acceptable?” It would be likely that most if not all society had some form of government or tribal rules to maintain some order in that community. The values … Read More “Question: What would society be like if breaking the ten commandments and sinning had always been legal and acceptable?” »
Thank you for the question on faith and feeling, “How can I have faith in Paul’s letters in the Bible? I have a feeling they might go against God.” Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration: A. One’s faith is not based on one’s feelings. Feelings are subjective. It is easily swayed by one’s circumstances or … Read More “Question: How can I have faith in Paul’s letters in the Bible? I have a feeling they might go against God.” »
Read John 9:39-41. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 39 Jesus said, “For judgment I have come into this world, so that the blind will see and those who see will become blind.” 40 Some Pharisees who were with him heard him say this and asked, … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 9:39-41” »
Thank you for the question on eschatology of does the Bible foretell the future. There will be scholars or historians who would advocate that the Bible is written post event after it happened and others who would advocate that it is a game of chance. In other words, they would infer or state that the … Read More “Question: Can we learn about the future from the Bible?” »
Thank you for the question on calendar, “Where was the calendar first developed according to Genesis 8:12-13?” According to Genesis 1, God made it possible for man to understand the seasons and times. Thus, the “calendar” was not developed in Genesis 8 but in Genesis 1. Genesis 1 says this, “14 And God said, “Let there … Read More “Question: Where was the calendar first developed according to Genesis 8:12-13?” »