Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question on the foundation of gender, “What does the Bible say is the foundation of gender?” The word, gender, refers to the sex of the animal or human being. The designation of gender of male or female is to describe the reproductivity of its own kind. The Bible implies that the Creator … Read More “Question: What does the Bible say is the foundation of gender?” »
Read John 13:5-9. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 5 After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him. 6 He came to Simon Peter, who said to him, “Lord, … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 13:5-9” »
Thank you for the question on the foundation of love, “What does the Bible say is the foundation of love?” The foundation of love is based on the character/attribute of God himself. Among the various aspects of God’s character is love which includes grace and mercy. I John 4 says this about the love of God: “7 … Read More “Question: What does the Bible say is the foundation of love?” »
Thank you for the question on the purpose of the Bible, “Is the purpose of the Bible to explain how the creation, fall, and redemption will ultimately culminate in a new creation?” The ultimate purpose of the Bible is to reveal the glorious presence and magnificent essence of God through his creation of the Universe. The … Read More “Question: Is the purpose of the Bible to explain how the creation, fall, and redemption will ultimately culminate in a new creation?” »
Read John 13:1-4. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 1 It was just before the Passover Festival. Jesus knew that the hour had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 13:1-4” »
Thank you for the question on Will Smith and the Oscar award. If Will Smith’s wife went up to the stage and slap Chris Rock, would the media applaud or be appalled at her action? I believe that most women in general would applaud her action. Making a “joke” about someone’s wife is inappropriate. Chris … Read More “Was Will Smith quoting from Ephesians 4:27 in a direct or indirect way when he was speaking at the acceptance of the Oscar? Should he be demanded that he return the statue to have it given to the next candidate under him?” »
Thank you for the question on the role of the 144,000 during the Tribulation, “Where in the Bible does it state that the 144,000 will evangelize to the world during the tribulation?” In Revelation 7:4–11, the Apostle John cites the numbering of the 144,000 from the Tribe of Israel. In the following verses of 12–17 records … Read More “Question: Where in the Bible does it state that the 144,000 will evangelize to the world during the tribulation?” »
Thank you for the question on the Nephilim, “Was Joshua’s conquest in ancient Canaan the elimination of the last of the Nephilim giants?” As one reads the Bible, one has to be careful of making assumptions about the Nephilim. Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration: It is faulty to think that the Nephilim lived through … Read More “Question: Was Joshua’s conquest in ancient Canaan the elimination of the last of the Nephilim giants?” »
Thank you for the question on the relevance of the Gospel of Mark with the secular American culture: “How does the Gospel of Mark resonate with secular American culture?” Of the Four Gospels, the Gospel of Mark will resonate more with the secular American culture than any of the other three gospels. Here are some thoughts … Read More “How does the Gospel of Mark resonate with secular American culture?” »
It is reasonable to think that that a word may have different meanings. It is also possible that copyist misplaced or heard the sound incorrectly due to one’s pronounciation of that word. In my opinion, the context may provide a clearer interpretation of a word. In Genesis 34, the narrative about the two sons of … Read More “In Genesis 34:27, KJV translates הָעִ֑יר (hā·‘îr) as city but in the Strong’s it is also translated as excitement, anguish or terror. Are these two separate words that happen to be spelled the same/understood from context or is one meaning implied?” »