Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the application question on Isaiah 55:8, “When reading Isaiah 55:8, do you somehow feel left out? How can you get to a better way of doing things?” As I read Isaiah 55:8–9, I can glad that God has a greater perspective of life. He sees the overall picture while I am looking at … Read More “Question: When reading Isaiah 55:8, do you somehow feel left out? How can you get to a better way of doing things?” »
Thank you for the question on Solomon’s Prayer in II Chronicle 1:11–12, “What is your understanding of 2 Chronicles 1:11-12? Would you say King Solomon got more than he bargained for?” As one reads the text, God granted to King Solomon more than he requested from him. It is not my understanding that Solomon bargain … Read More “Question: What is your understanding of 2 Chronicles 1:11-12? Would you say King Solomon got more than he bargained for?” »
Thank you for the question on the disbelief of the Gospel, “Why do many people not believe the gospel?” Here are three main reasons why people do not believe or accept the Gospel anymore: A. Science is now the foundation of one’s beliefs and value, not the Bible. Many people has accepted the teaching that mankind … Read More “Question: Why do many people not believe the gospel?” »
Thank you for your question on names, “How is it, the characters of the Bible had common English names, Peter, Paul & Mary, literally? Something is amiss.” Parents like to name their sons or daughters after famous people. It’s their hope that their child will become like the person that they name. Since Europe and the … Read More “Question: How is it, the characters of the Bible had common English names, Peter, Paul & Mary, literally? Something is amiss.” »
Thank you for the question on the distasteful aspects of the Bible, “The Bible has a lot of things in it that aren’t very inspiring (like Genesis 34 and Numbers 31). These are usually not covered in sermons or Sunday School. How is it that people who haven’t read the entire Bible think all of it … Read More “Question: The Bible has a lot of things in it that aren’t very inspiring (like Genesis 34 and Numbers 31). These are usually not covered in sermons or Sunday School. How is it that people who haven’t read the entire Bible think all of it is the Word of God?” »
Thank you for the interpretive question on Joshua 22:17, “Do they mean that the sin wasn’t forgiven them or what do they mean by not cleansed until this day (Joshua 22:17)?” The context of 22:17 is settlement of the Twelve Tribes into the Promised Land. The broader text says this in the NIV, “When they went … Read More “Question: Do they mean that the sin wasn’t forgiven them or what do they mean by not cleansed until this day (Joshua 22:17)?” »
Thank you for the opinion question on the Apostle Paul, “Why do some people consider biblical Paul to be a fraud?” For one’s cEponsideration, here are two reasons for rejecting Paul and the epistles attributed to him: A. Some people believe that the Apostle Paul didn’t exist. They cite the lack of non-biblical citation of his … Read More “Question: Why do some people consider biblical Paul to be a fraud?” »
Read John 18:28-32. Circle the word(s) that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 28 Then the Jewish leaders took Jesus from Caiaphas to the palace of the Roman governor. By now it was early morning, and to avoid ceremonial uncleanness they did not enter the palace, because they wanted to … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 18:28-32.” »
Read John 18:25-27. Circle the word(s) that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 25 Meanwhile, Simon Peter was still standing there warming himself. So they asked him, “You aren’t one of his disciples too, are you?” He denied it, saying, “I am not.” 26 One of the high priest’s servants, … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 18:25-27” »
Thank you for the biblical interpretation of uncleanness in Galatians 5:19, “What does the Bible mean by uncleanness in Galatians 5:19?” In order to understand the meaning of a word, there are two ways that one defined it. It may be by the dictionary meaning and or by the context usage of the word. A. Definition … Read More “Question: What does the Bible mean by uncleanness in Galatians 5:19?” »