Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question on the best translated version of the Bible, “What is the most accurate, complete, and authentic version of the Bible?” This question is a very common one. The most accurate translation of the New Testament is the NASB-NIV Parallel New Testament in Greek and English by Marshall in my opinion. It … Read More “What is the most accurate, complete, and authentic version of the Bible?” »
Thank you for the interpretation and application question on Matthew 5:40, “What is Matthew 5:40 really about?” As I read Matthew 5–7, Jesus is teaching his followers about Kingdom Principles of Living in the Kingdom of God even in this world. This is in contrast to letter of the Law/Torah to the grace principle of God’s … Read More “What is Matthew 5:40 really about?” »
Thank you for the interpretative question, “What new situation is addressed in Deuteronomy 12-26? How do the ten commandments provide a structure to the laws of Deuteronomy 12-26?” As I reflect on this question of the Ten Commandments and its relevance to Deuteronomy 12–26, the Ten Commandments states the overall principles for the Jewish people and … Read More ““What new situation is addressed in Deuteronomy 12-26? How do the ten commandments provide a structure to the laws of Deuteronomy 12-26?”” »
Thank you for the question on the nature of God, “How can I be sure that god is a benevolent entity after reading the Old Testament?” As one reads the Old Testimony, the question becomes this, “Am I letting the biblical speak for itself or am I reading into the text?” Part of the answer … Read More “How can I be sure that god is a benevolent entity after reading the Old Testament?” »
As one reads the Scriptures, theologians and Bible scholars have completed word studies on the subject of the Holy Spirit. One can do a personal study of the Spirit or Holy Spirit through a concordance of any book in the Bible. The theological statement that the Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity … Read More “What does the Bible say the Holy Spirit is based on?” »
Thank you for your question on the Bible offering the solution on life, “How do I know that the Bible is an Instrument of God to save mankind?” The question is a complex one for the question asks “how”. Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration: A. The key thought is this, “How does the … Read More “How do I know that the Bible is an instrument equipped with Knowledge Of God to save humanity?” »
Thank you for question on the first church in the Bible, “What was the name of the first church in the Bible?” A church is NOT a building or a location. A church is a called out group of believers in Jesus Christ who meet together to worship, to learn the Word, to be mutually encourage … Read More “What was the name of the first church in the Bible?” »
Thank you for the question on the Word of God, “What does the word of God really mean?” Scripture describes God as a spirit who expresses himself in anthropomorphic terms so that his creature beings can relate to him. God is transcendent and yet imminent to his created creatures. In order for his created creatures on … Read More “What does the word of God really mean?” »
Thank you for the question of animal sacrifices, “Why did God require blood sacrifices in the Old Testament? Why didn’t He just implement the new covenant in the first place instead of allowing/requiring the torture of millions of animals (for nothing, since people just went right on sinning).” If I may share my understanding of the … Read More “Why did God require blood sacrifices in the Old Testament? Why didn’t He just implement the new covenant in the first place instead of allowing/requiring the torture of millions of animals (for nothing, since people just went right on sinning).” »
Thank you for the question on translations of the Bible, “Does the Bible face the danger of being distorted after having translated so many times?” Bible translators do not translate from another translation to their new translations. In other words, Bible translator do not use the New American Standard Bible or New International Version to translate … Read More “Does the Bible face the danger of being distorted after having translated so many times?” »