Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question on the chronology of the Bible, “In The Bible, Genesis is the first book of the Old Testament, but what is the first book of the New Testament?” As one reads the table of content of the Bible, one reads that Genesis is the first book of the Old Testament and … Read More “Question: In The Bible, Genesis is the first book of the Old Testament, but what is the first book of the New Testament?“ »
Thank you for the question on marriage, “In the Bible, why was Paul against marriage?” The Apostle Paul is not against marriage. He encourages men and to marry, That is God’s plan for humans of a man and a woman marrying each other. As one reads I Corinthians 7, one may think that the Apostle Paul … Read More “Question: In the Bible, why was Paul against marriage?“ »
Thank you for the biblical question on the Book of Covenant, “Does the Book of Covenant mentioned in the book of Exodus 24:7 include the Ten Commandments?” As one reads Exodus 19–24, there is the verbal declaration of the Book of Covenant by God, the written Book of the Covenant by Moses, and the Ten Commandments … Read More “Question: Does the Book of Covenant mentioned in the book of Exodus 24:7 include the Ten Commandments?“ »
Thank you for the question on understanding the Bible, “How would it be possible to understand the Bible if a person hasn’t been born again of the spirit?” The Bible is a literature book. Anyone can read and understand the context of the Bible. One does not need the Spirit of God to know the facts … Read More “Question: How would it be possible to understand the Bible if a person hasn’t been born again of the spirit?“ »
Thank you for the question on Exodus 3–11, “Does Exodus 3-11 begin the ancient Israelites civilization when God sent Moses back to Egypt from the desert?” When I think about the word, civilization, the word civilization implies certain factors regarding a people group. The most important characteristics are territory, cities, government, religion, social structure, and culture. … Read More “Question: Does Exodus 3-11 begin the ancient Israelites civilization when God sent Moses back to Egypt from the desert?“ »
Thank you for the biblical question on Judas Iscariot, “Why wasn’t Judas forgiven when he repented? “When Judas, his betrayer, saw that he was condemned, he repented and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders,” Matthew 27:3 Judas Iscariot had worldly sorrow, but he did not have godly sorrow. … Read More “Question: Why wasn’t Judas forgiven when he repented? “When Judas, his betrayer, saw that he was condemned, he repented and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders,” Matthew 27:3“ »
Read John 20:11-12. Circle the word(s) that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 11 Now Mary stood outside the tomb crying. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb 12 and saw two angels in white, seated where Jesus’ body had been, one at the head and … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 20:11-12” »
Thank you for the biblical question, “When Paul wrote 2 Timothy 2:15, what was considered to be the word of truth at that time?” Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration of the Scriptures at the time of writing the Second Epistle to Timothy: A. Saul of Tarsus as a Pharisee accepted the three fold division … Read More “Question: When Paul wrote 2 Timothy 2:15, what was considered to be the word of truth at that time?“ »
Thank you for the biblical question on Keturah, “How old was Keturah when she got married to Abraham?” The age of Keturah is uncertain, but it is likely that she was a mature woman. Abraham marries her after his wife, Sarah dies in Genesis 23. It is after Issac marries Rebekah that Abraham marries Keturah. Genesis … Read More “Question: How old was Keturah when she got married to Abraham?“ »
Thank you for the question on forgiveness and justice, “The Old Testament says an eye for an eye, the New Testament says someone hits you on the left side of the face and gives him the right side, so how is that? How does it balance out? If someone hurts your family and remains unrepentant and … Read More “Question: The Old Testament says an eye for an eye, the New Testament says someone hits you on the left side of the face and gives him the right side, so how is that? How does it balance out? If someone hurts your family and remains unrepentant and unpunished.“ »