Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the biblical question on being found, “What was lost is now found in the Bible?” The partial sentence of what was lost is now found come from the Parable of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15. In this parable Jesus gives an illustration/story of two sons. the youngest son asks for his inheritance … Read More “Question: What was lost is now found in the Bible?” »
Thank you for the question on the reason why Saul of Tarsus changed his name to Paul, “Why did Paul the Apostle change his name from Saul of Tarsus to Paul The Apostle?” Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration: A. Saul of Tarsus may have wanted to use his Greek-Roman name to gain greater access … Read More “Question: Why did Paul the Apostle change his name from Saul of Tarsus to Paul The Apostle?” »
Thank you for the question on the contradictions of the Bible, “Is it true that parts of the Bible contradict itself? What is an example?“ Here are some thoughts on the contradictions within the Bible: Scholars or individuals have pointed out the inconsistencies of the Bible. I cite two examples: A. The differences between Genesis 1 … Read More “Question: Is it true that parts of the Bible contradict itself? What is an example?” »
Thank you for the observation on the Earth, “Why does the Bible say the Earth is still, does not move, and rests on pillars when the earth is going 62,000 mph around the Sun?” Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration of the Bible description of Earth: From a human perspective, don’t most people feel that … Read More “Question: Why does the Bible say the Earth is still, does not move, and rests on pillars when the earth is going 62,000 mph around the Sun?” »
Read John 18:19-24. Circle the word(s) that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 19 Meanwhile, the high priest questioned Jesus about his disciples and his teaching. 20 “I have spoken openly to the world,” Jesus replied. “I always taught in synagogues or at the temple, where all the Jews come … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 18:19-24” »
Read John 18:17-18. Circle the word(s) that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 17 “You aren’t one of this man’s disciples too, are you?” she asked Peter. He replied, “I am not.” 18 It was cold, and the servants and officials stood around a fire they had made to keep … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 18:17-18” »
Thank you for the biblical question on Job 1:6, “Is job 1:6 biblical proof that the sons of God were of an angelic nature and not of the line of Seth as thought in Genesis 6:4?” When one does a critical study, it is best to rely on the Hebrew and or Greek text rather than … Read More “Question: Is job 1:6 biblical proof that the sons of God were of an angelic nature and not of the line of Seth as thought in Genesis 6:4?” »
Thank you for the interpretative question on Paul’s writing, “With all the myriad of letters the apostle Paul wrote, why were the thirteen epistles of his (were) the only ones that found their (way) into the Bible?” I may be reading too much into the question. I am uncertain whether the question is asking, “Why are … Read More “Question: With all the myriad of letters the apostle Paul wrote, why were the thirteen epistles of his (were) the only ones that found their (way) into the Bible?” »
Read John 18:15-16. Circle the word(s) that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 15 Simon Peter and another disciple were following Jesus. Because this disciple was known to the high priest, he went with Jesus into the high priest’s courtyard, 16 but Peter had to wait outside at the door. The other disciple, who … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 18:15-16” »
Thank you for the biblical question, “Does the Bible have any positive reinforcement for humans?” For one’s consideration, I cite three positive reinforcements for mankind from the Book of Genesis. A. The positive reinforcement for mankind is that God commanded Noah and his children to fill the earth again. Genesis 9:1 says this, “Then God blessed Noah and … Read More “Question: Does the Bible have any positive reinforcement for humans?” »