Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question on revisions of the Bible, “Is it true that the Bible is revised regularly? What institution in the world has the authority to do that?” For your consideration, there is a distinction between translations of the Bible and revisions of the Bible. The Bible is regularly translated into more contemporary English … Read More “Is it true that the Bible is revised regularly? What institution in the world has the authority to do that?” »
Thank you for the interpretative question, “Given the assertion that whoever is to enter into Heaven must be born of God with the law written in his heart and no inclination to sin, then does the Doctrine of Original Sin break the scripture in the context of John 3:5?” Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration … Read More “Given the assertion that whoever is to enter into Heaven must be born of God with the law written in his heart and no inclination to sin, then does the Doctrine of Original Sin break the scripture in the context of John 3:5?” »
Thank you for the question about Codex Sinaiticus, “Why did the Codex Sinaiticus exclude the book of Hosea?” In my reading about Codex Sinaiticus, there are large sections of the Old Testament that are missing. The New Testament and the Apocrypha has been preserved in this Codex. If one is focusing on one particular book, the … Read More “Question: Why did the Codex Sinaiticus exclude the book of Hosea?” »
Read John 14:1-4. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. 2 My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 14:1-4” »
Thank you for the question on the nature of the Bible and Qudran, “Are holy books like the Bible and the Quran democratic or dictatorial in orientation?” In this response, I will defer the answer about the Quran being a democratic or dictatorial in orientation to a Muslim. It will be inappropriate for me to comment … Read More “Question: Are holy books like the Bible and the Quran democratic or dictatorial in orientation?” »
Thank you for the question on the dating of the Gospel of John, “In which time was the book of John written?” There are two dates for the writing of the Gospel of John. The dates are before 70 CE or around 85 CE. Among the various pros and cons for the dates, the critical question … Read More “Question: In which time was the book of John written?” »
Thank you for the theological and application question on II Samuel 24, “Wasn’t God rather too hard on Israel when David took a census in 2 Samuel 24?” As one reads II Samuel 24, the plague that killed 70,000 Israelites seems overwhelming to the readers. It may even seem unjust that God destroyed so many lives … Read More “Question: Wasn’t God rather too hard on Israel when David took a census in 2 Samuel 24?” »
Read John 13:36-38. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 36 Simon Peter asked him, “Lord, where are you going?” Jesus replied, “Where I am going, you cannot follow now, but you will follow later.” 37 Peter asked, “Lord, why can’t I follow you now? I will … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 13:36-38” »
Thank you for the question on the age of the Earth and the Gospels, “If the age of the Earth matters to the gospels, is that why the span of the Bible is four thousand years with the last two thousand added on after?” Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration regarding the age of the … Read More “Question: If the age of the Earth matters to the gospels, is that why the span of the Bible is four thousand years with the last two thousand added on after?” »
Thank you for the question on quotations from the Quran and the Bible, “In the Quran pharaoh said “O Haman build me a high tower that I may attain the means of reaching the heavens, so that I may see the god of moses, though I think he is a liar”. Why similar verses don’t exist … Read More “Question: In the Quran pharaoh said “O Haman build me a high tower that I may attain the means of reaching the heavens, so that I may see the god of moses, though I think he is a liar”. Why similar verses don’t exist in the Bible?” »