Answers to Christianity Questions
II. The Journey of Salvation and Transformation. Chapter 3: I CAN’T BELIEVE IT! In the Fall of 1967, I enrolled at San Francisco City College, taking the liberal art classes. I couldn’t walk there as it was across the city. Riding the MUNI system to a new part of town was a new experience going … Read More “My Journey of Faith: I CAN’T BELIEVE IT!” »
Read John 8:12-20. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 12 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” 13 The Pharisees challenged him, … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 8:12-20” »
II. The Journey of Salvation and Transformation Chapter 2: A New Course “Youth Camp. What’s that?” as I heard that announcement from the pastor. It was an event where sister churches invited their youth to spend a week at Redwood Alliance. Everyone was signing up, but I didn’t bother because I didn’t have the money … Read More “My Journey of Faith: A New Course” »
Thank you for the question on time to repent, “Biblically speaking: Why do some children (both young and older) live past their parents even if they’ve been disrespectful for whatever and however long? Is it punishment once their parents passed that they lost a chance to repent?” It is commonly expected that children will outlive their … Read More “Question: Biblically speaking: Why do some children (both young and older) live past their parents even if they’ve been disrespectful for whatever and however long? Is it punishment once their parents passed that they lost a chance to repent?” »
Thank you for the question on the Apostle Paul’s travel, “Where did Paul go after leaving Athens?” I am uncertain as to the purpose of the question since Acts 18:1 states that Paul went to Corinth after leaving Athens. If there is something more to you question, please let the readers know. Thanks. The earlier context … Read More “Question: Where did Paul go after leaving Athens?” »
Read John 8:6b-11. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? But Jesus bent down and started to write on the ground with his finger. 7 When they kept on questioning him, he straightened up and said to them, “Let any one of you who is without sin … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 8:6b-11” »
Thank you for the question about Nihilism, “Is the book Ecclesiastes advocating nihilism?” Merriam-Webster defines Nihilism as a viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless Nihilism is a condition in which all ultimate values lose their value.— Ronald H. Nash. b : a doctrine that denies any objective ground … Read More “Question: Is the book Ecclesiastes advocating nihilism?” »
Thank you for the interpretative question on III John 1:7, “In 3 John 1:7, what is meant by “because that for his name’s sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.”? As one reads the broader context of verse 7, the text says this, “5 Dear friend, you are faithful in what you are doing for … Read More “Question: In 3 John 1:7, what is meant by “because that for his name’s sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.”?” »
Thank you for the question on the Scriptures, “Have we yet reach any point where humanity has proven the Bible wrong in some way, shape, or form, or have we found anything that’s altered the way we view the Bible now?” The question is basically asking is there anything to disprove the Scripture. The answer to … Read More “Question: Have we yet reach any point where humanity has proven the Bible wrong in some way, shape, or form, or have we found anything that’s altered the way we view the Bible now?” »
Thank you for the question on comprehension of the Bible, “This might be a bad idea, but does anyone know where to take a thorough course on the Bible in the original languages? I’m confused about some things in the world based on my current understanding of scripture and want to understand.” If one wants to … Read More “Question: This might be a bad idea, but does anyone know where to take a thorough course on the Bible in the original languages? I’m confused about some things in the world based on my current understanding of scripture and want to understand.” »