Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the interpretative question, “What is a clean spirit in the Bible?” In thinking about how to answer the question, I like to suggest two approaches to a “clean spirit.” A. The correlation between “evil spirit and “clean” spirit as being angelic beings. In the Gospel, the term, evil spirit, refers to demons. For … Read More “Question: What is a clean spirit in the Bible?” »
Read John 19:1-6. Circle the word(s) that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? Then Pilate took Jesus and had him flogged. 2 The soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns and put it on his head. They clothed him in a purple robe 3 and went up to him again … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 19:1-6” »
Thank you for the question on the rapture, “Will the rapture occur when all the world has heard the gospel?” There are varying views by Christians on what will cause the rapture to occur. One of the views is the proclamation of the Gospel throughout the world. I like to suggest that the rapture will occur … Read More “Question: Will the rapture occur when all the world has heard the gospel?” »
Thank you for the interpretation question, “Why are the Ten Commandments in Exodus 34 never discussed?” As I read Exodus 34 and your question, it appears that the words, “never discussed” needs to be clarify. When we use the term, discuss, it infers questioning, debating, and perhaps a compromise. It’s talking about the topic/subject to see … Read More “Question: Why are the Ten Commandments in Exodus 34 never discussed?” »
Thank you for the question on the visions of Daniel, “When the Biblical prophet Daniel saw the future, was he attempting to describe modern day vehicles or airplanes?” The visions that the Daniel received focuses on central figures and their actions in the future, not on the design of their times. Is it possible that he … Read More “Question: When the Biblical prophet Daniel saw the future, was he attempting to describe modern day vehicles or airplanes?” »
Thank you for the question on the “Epistle of Laodicea,” “What has happened to the “Epistle of Laodicea” mentioned in the Book of Colossians? If it was found, would it be added to the Bible? ” Based on the comments from other respondents, it is unlikely that the “Epistle of Laodicea” would be added to … Read More “Question: “What has happened to the “Epistle of Laodicea” mentioned in the Book of Colossians? If it was found, would it be added to the Bible? ”” »
Thank you for your question regarding the afterlife, “Why does Paul always say we are asleep in the afterlife?” The Apostle Paul does not state that when a person or believer dies that they are asleep in the afterlife. I. I cite three text that implies that believers are not asleep in the afterlife for one’s … Read More “Question: Why does Paul always say we are asleep in the afterlife?” »
Thank you for the question on the canonization of the General Epistles, “Was Peter, Jude, James and Hebrews canonized later because they needed to be translated from Hebrew?” Since textual critics do not have the original autographs (original letter), we can’t say with absolute certainty that the General Epistles were written in Hebrew. It is more … Read More “Question: Was Peter, Jude, James and Hebrews canonized later because they needed to be translated from Hebrew?” »
Thank you for the theological and biblical question on forgiveness of sin, “Why was there no sacrifice for intentional sins in the Old Testament, especially in the book of Leviticus?” In order to answer the question, one must consider the framework for the Laws of God. Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration: A. The primary … Read More “Question: Why was there no sacrifice for intentional sins in the Old Testament, especially in the book of Leviticus?” »
Final Thoughts As we read the text more carefully, what day was Jesus condemned and crucified? Was it on Passover or was it on the Day of Preparation? Matthew 27:62 says this, “62 The next day, the one after Preparation Day, the chief priests and the Pharisees went to Pilate” (NIV). Citations are in the … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 18: Overview of Chapter” »