Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the human right question, “How does the Bible violate basic human rights?” It is faulty in my view to impose our modern standard on any culture in the present or in the past. Each culture in its time period is unique. Would it be alright if a future generation may ask how … Read More “How does the Bible violate basic human rights?” »
Thank you for the interpretative question, “What is the meaning of honoring God in the Bible?” There are two words that one might consider distinguishing between honoring God and glorifying God. It’s an important difference and a meaning one. A. Thoughts on honoring God for one’s consideration. When one hears the word, honoring, one might think … Read More “What is the meaning of honoring God in the Bible?” »
Thank you for the translation and comprehension of the Bible, “If the holy Bible is the word of god then why was it written in an ancient language that is difficult to decipher, understand, and translate into modern day languages?” The Bible is primarily written in Hebrew and Greek. As one may already know, every culture … Read More “If the holy Bible is the word of god then why was it written in an ancient language that is difficult to decipher, understand, and translate into modern day languages?” »
Thank you for the question, “Has Covid 19 deepened your faith?” As I thought about this question, Covid 19 has affected and affirmed my faith. Covid 19 has shown that no one at this time is not immune from Covid. There is always that 1% chance of getting it despite all the protections that one takes. … Read More “Has Covid 19 deepened your faith?” »
Thank you for the question on getting right with God, “How much of my profits do I need to give away to get right with God?” The short answer is that God does not want or need your profits or riches. One can’t buy a right relationship with God or with people since all that one … Read More “How much of my profits do I need to give away to get right with God?” »
Thank you for the question on the historicity of Biblical characters, “Is Martha of Bethany fake. Just another way for the Scribes to refer to Mary of Bethany (the Magdalen). And is James Bar-Zebedee fake. Just another way for the Scribes to refer to Lazarus of Bethany (i.e. John Bar-Zebedee)? As one reads this question, is … Read More “Is Martha of Bethany fake. Just another way for the Scribes to refer to Mary of Bethany (the Magdalen). And is James Bar-Zebedee fake. Just another way for the Scribes to refer to Lazarus of Bethany (i.e. John Bar-Zebedee)?” »
Thank you for the interpretive question, “What means the expression: “He opened their minds so they could understand the scriptures” in Luke 24:45?” In order to fully appreciate the statement by Jesus, context clarifies why Jesus opened their minds to understand the Scriptures. The problem is that the two disciples had a wrong understanding of Jesus. … Read More “What means the expression: “He opened their minds so they could understand the scriptures” in Luke 24:45?” »
Thank you for comparative question, “What is the difference between Sheol and purgatory?” Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration: A. Sheol is biblical term while purgatory is a non-biblical Catholic theological term. B. Sheol is perceived as a place where every dead person descends upon death and purgatory is perceived as a place where believers … Read More “What is the difference between Sheol and purgatory?” »
Thank you for the question on Covid-19 and Biblical prophecy, “How does the coronavirus connect with Biblical prophecy?” I want to be careful in my answer to this question since the Bible does not say anything directly about coronavirus, but one MAY see a foreshadowing of the pestilence and diseases that will affect life on earth … Read More “How does the coronavirus connect with Bible prophecy?” »
Thank you for the question, “What would the meal be like in Genesis 1:1-8? How long might this meal have lasted? What would be brought first? What prayers would be said, and how would the meal end?” I was going to pass on this question since I wasn’t sure it was a serious question or not, … Read More “What would the meal be like in Genesis 1:1-8? How long might this meal have lasted? What would be brought first? What prayers would be said, and how would the meal end?” »