Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question on atheism to theism, “Which Bible verse converted you from atheism to theism?” Every person’s story is different on how the Spirit of God brought a person to a place of saving faith in Jesus Christ. Here’s my testimony: I wasn’t born into a Christian family. My parents weren’t religious as … Read More “Question: Which Bible verse converted you from atheism to theism?” »
Thank you for the question on the authorship of Moses, “How could Moses have obtained the material he incorporated in the last part of Genesis?” The Biblical text does not state how Moses received the content of Genesis. Here are some possibilities: A. Through oral tradition of the forefathers. In most nomadic culture, the family history … Read More “Question: How could Moses have obtained the material he incorporated in the last part of Genesis?” »
Thank you for the question on canonicity, “Who decided which books should be included in the Bible & which didn’t make the cut?” In my opinion, it is not the matter of who decided which books were consider Scripture or not Scripture, but how did the early Church accepted or rejected the many scrolls or books. … Read More “Question: “Who decided which books should be included in the Bible & which didn’t make the cut?”” »
Thank you for the question on New Living Translation, “What is the best revision of New Living Translation, 2007 or 2015?” If one was to choose between 2007 or 2015, I would prefer the 2007 translation. The critical issue is not the translation, but the purpose of using that translation. For simple reading, the 2015 is … Read More “Question: What is the best revision of New Living Translation, 2007 or 2015?” »
I commend you for your desire to honor the Lord each day. I am also sorry to hear of your illness. Since I am not a medical doctor nor do I know fully your health situation and the limits of what one can and can’t do, please take my suggestions as something to consider. Here … Read More “Question: Each evening I purpose to get up early, pray, then get things done. I get up early, but have lupus-type pain, stiffness and severe disk disease, and brain fog. I wind up scrolling or watching TV till afternoon. What can I do?” »
Thank you for the question on Paul, “Was St. Paul really Paul, or was it a nickname like Plato?” Saul was his birth name and Paul was his Greek name. Saul of Tarsus lived in a Greek-Roman town. He had a Roman citizenship. Thus to maintain his status as a Roman citizen, his parents likely gave … Read More “Question: Was St. Paul really Paul, or was it a nickname like Plato?” »
Have we forgotten what 2021 was like already? While I still have my 2021 calendar on my desk, the days and slots on my calendar for 2022 have already begun to fill up. Before we finally say our goodbyes to 2021, let us not forget what God has done in your life and in my … Read More “Devotional Thoughts: Happy New Year” »
Thank you for the question on Mark 11:24, “Is Mark 11:24 the most sound teaching as far as pragmatism is concerned in day to day living? This question is open to every one, including atheists.” Quoting Mark 11:24 must be taken into context and with other teachings of Jesus. The citation of Mark 11:24 is NOT the most … Read More “Question: “Is Mark 11:24 the most sound teaching as far as pragmatism is concerned in day to day living? This question is open to every one, including atheists.”” »
Thank you for the question on penning of the Bible, “I have known Quora to contain highly intelligent and intellectual benevolent people and icons. A question bothers me for quite a while now, hearing a lot of argument on it. What book in the Bible was the first to be written/penned down?” Here are some additional … Read More “Question: I have known Quora to contain highly intelligent and intellectual benevolent people and icons. A question bothers me for quite a while now, hearing a lot of argument on it. What book in the Bible was the first to be written/penned down?” »
Thank you for the question on the transmission of the Bible, “Is the Bible God’s word, or has it been changed or corrupted over time?” Dr. Daniel Wallace is the executive director of the Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts (The Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts), an institute whose initial purpose … Read More “Question: Is the Bible God’s word, or has it been changed or corrupted over time?”” »