Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question on the descendants of Mary and Joseph, “Are there descendants of Mary and Joseph?” The Catholic church teaches that Mary and Joseph had only one child, Jesus and no other children. The other children mentioned in the Scriptures are referred to as cousins if my understanding of Catholic teaching is correct. … Read More “Are there descendants of Mary and Joseph?” »
Thank you for the Biblical and theological question on the glory of Jesus, “In John 17:24, how does being dependent on the Father for glory make the Son equal to the Father?” The observation of the text is a great one and the question is a very relevant one. The deity of Jesus Christ has been … Read More “In John 17:24, how does being dependent on the Father for glory make the Son equal to the Father?” »
Thank you for the reference question, “Where in the Bible can you find “God of Israel?” In most Bible, there is a reference section of major topical words of the Bible. This is a very helpful tool for a quick study like the question that one is asking. I looked under the term, God, and that … Read More “Where in the Bible can you find “God of Israel”?” »
Thank you for the question on keeping God’s commandment, “(asking protestants) In 1 John 5:3 it is said that to love god is to keep his commandments, and 1 Corinthians 2:9 says that heaven is the place for those who love god. Does that contradicts salvation by faith alone?” The question is a pertinent one and … Read More “(asking protestants) In 1 John 5:3 it is said that to love god is to keep his commandments, and 1 Corinthians 2:9 says that heaven is the place for those who love god. Does that contradicts salvation by faith alone?” »
Thank you for the question on the authenticity of John 7:53–8:11, “Who wrote John 7:53–8:11?” The question of the authorship and authenticity of John 7:53–8:11 may be viewed from three perspectives: A. The author is the Apostle John and is included in the original autograph/writing. B. The author is the Apostle John for the Gospel … Read More “Who wrote John 7:53–8:11?” »
Thank you for the question on the Biblical attributes of the Church, “What are the Biblical attributes of God’s true CHURCH?” The answer to this question is not a simple one for the Universal Church (the Bride of Christ) and the Local Church includes aspects of a being a living organism and a functional organization. The … Read More “What are the Bible attributes of God’s true CHURCH?” »
Thank you for question on Biblical semantics, “What is the difference between being saved and being born again?” As I read and thought about this question is that the difference is one is more focus on salvation from sin and the other is more of entering the Kingdom of God. A. Phrase of being born again. … Read More “Is born again and being saved the same thing?” »
Thanks for the question on Bible reading, “For someone who wants to start reading the Bible again after having not read it since they were a child, where should they start, at the beginning with Genesis or another book?” Reading the Bible is not as simple beginning with Genesis an concluding with the Book of Revelation. … Read More “For someone who wants to start reading the Bible again after having not read it since they were a child, where should they start, at the beginning with Genesis or another book?” »
Thank you for the Biblical question, “What is the differentiate the distinction between the letter and the gospel?” The similarity between the Epistles (Letters) and the Gospel is that both of them were written to a certain people group. The Gospel does not state to whom it is written while the Epistles generally has an addressee … Read More “What is the differentiate the distinction between the letter and the gospel?” »
Thank you for the question on deceased loved ones, “Can deceased loved ones come to us in visitation dreams if they are in purgatory?” Every family will or has suffered the loss of a family member in death. It is common for family members to wonder if our loved one are fine on the other side … Read More “Can deceased loved ones come to us in visitation dreams if they are in purgatory?” »