Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for your question on receiving income, “My parents pay me to watch my little brother when they’re away. In a biblical sense, is it wrong for me to profit off of this?” Congratulations. This means that your parents trust you more than most babysitters. It is a great honor to be entrusted with the … Read More “Question: My parents pay me to watch my little brother when they’re away. In a biblical sense, is it wrong for me to profit off of this?” »
Read John 10:11-18. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 11 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. 12 The hired hand is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 10:11-18” »
Read John 10:7-10. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 7 Therefore Jesus said again, “Very truly I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. 8 All who have come before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep have not listened to them. 9 … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 10:7-10” »
Thank you for the application question on Leviticus 20:13, “Who gets mad when they read Leviticus 20:13? Who are the first people who say, ‘God is not right’?” I do not get mad when I read Leviticus 20:13 nor do I say that God is not right. It is understandable that there will be individuals who … Read More “Question: Who gets mad when they read Leviticus 20:13? Who are the first people who say, ‘God is not right’?” »
Thank you for the question on Leviticus 24:17, “When you read Leviticus 24:17, who comes to your mind immediately without a second thought?” The person who thinks without a second thought is unwise. One must read the whole context and not one verse otherwise one would misinterpret the text. Leviticus 24:17 says this, “17 “‘Anyone who … Read More “Question: When you read Leviticus 24:17, who comes to your mind immediately without a second thought?” »
Thank you for the question on acceptance, “How come God doesn’t like ugly? Is that really in the Bible? What does it mean and is it in a literal or parable sense?” Without knowing what Bible verse or inferences of the Bible that God doesn’t like ugly, I can’t comment on a particular verse that you … Read More “Question: How come God doesn’t like ugly? Is that really in the Bible? What does it mean and is it in a literal or parable sense?” »
Thank you for the question on canonicity and Bible study, “How does an awareness of development of the Canon impact our approach to studying the Bible?” Here are two thoughts on Canonicity and Bible Study: A. If a person holds to the view that the Canon was a late development by men, then there is no … Read More “Question: Thank you for the question on canonicity and Bible study, “How does an awareness of development of the Canon impact our approach to studying the Bible?”” »
Part IV: The Journey From Sight To Faith Chapter 4: The Gigantic Blessings I drove my car to report to work on Monday at the given location. I saw this tall brown building with the sign, AT&T. It was on Bryan and Haskell St. I made it to Dallas in two weeks’ time to accept … Read More “My Journey of Faith: The Gigantic Blessings” »
Read John 10:3-6. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 3 The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. 4 When he has brought out all his own, he goes … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 10:3-6” »
Part IV: The Journey From Sight To Faith Chapter 3: The Giants to Dallas, Texas On Monday morning, my wife and I drove the car with our two children in the back seat, while my brother, Ken drove the truck by himself. He has always been a good older bother to me and my family. … Read More “My Journey of Faith: The Giants to Dallas, Texas” »