Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question on seeing God, “Why does God not let us all see him?” Every person wants to “see” or experience God in some personal manner. The Scriptures reveal that one day each person will have a persona encounter before God whether at the Bema Seat of Christ, (I Cor. 4:10–15) or at … Read More “If God is everywhere, why can’t anyone see him?” »
Thank you for the application question on Daniel’s three friends, “What is the significance of Daniel 3:18: “But even if He does not, let it be known to you, O king, that we are not going to serve your gods nor worship the golden statue that you have set up.” Daniel 3:18 is very significant for … Read More “What is the significance of Daniel 3:18: “But even if He does not, let it be known to you, O king, that we are not going to serve your gods nor worship the golden statue that you have set up.”?” »
Thank you for the application question on James 4:8–10, “What does it mean if we can’t mourn over our sins like in James 4:8-10?” For one’s consideration, if a person doesn’t mourn or grieve over one’s sin(s), s/he has forgotten the serious offense of sin against God and the spiritual compromise of living for/of this world. … Read More “What does it mean if we can’t mourn over our sins like in James 4:8-10?” »
Thank you for the question about Fatima in the Bible. Other respondents have observed correctly that the name Fatima or variations of that name is not in the Bible. However saying that the meaning of that word is used to describe believer’s conduct. The word, Fatima, is defined as one who weans an infant or … Read More “Who was Fatima in the Bible?” »
Thank you for the interpretative question on Cornelius’ conversion, “What is the significance of Cornelius’ conversion in the Book of Acts?” The significance of Cornelius’ vision and conversion is that the Gentiles do not have to be a proselyte Jew in order to receive the gift of salvation from God. The Acts 10 says this, “Then Peter … Read More “What is the significance of Cornelius’ conversion in the Book of Acts?” »
Thank you for the biblical question on Old Testament prophecies, “What are the Old Testament prophecies like in Luke 24:26–27?” Luke 24:26–27 says this, “25 He said to them, “How foolish you are, and how slow to believe all that the prophets have spoken! 26 Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things and then enter … Read More “What are the Old Testament prophecies like in Luke 24:26-27?” »
Thank you for the question on baptism and salvation, “If baptism is necessary for salvation, why do theologians say that a person can be saved on their deathbed?” Within the Christian faith, there is divergent view on salvation. There are those who believe that one is saved apart from any good works while other views that … Read More “If baptism is necessary for salvation, why do theologians say that a person can be saved on their deathbed?” »
Thank you for the Godhead question, “I commonly see people say, “3 persons one God”. What verse in the Bible does it say 3 persons?” As one reads the Bible, one may want to keep in mind what is known as “Progressive Revelation.” God didn’t reveal his full time to humans at one point in … Read More “I commonly see people say “3 persons one God”. What verse in the Bible does it say 3 persons?” »
Thank you for the question on authorship and its content, “How does the Bible identify its author, and what kind of knowledge does it provide?” Here are some thoughts regarding identification of the author of a book: There is the “state” name of the author and there is the “implied” name of the author. I. The … Read More “How does the Bible identify its author, and what kind of knowledge does it provide?” »
Thank you for the question on the importance of knowing the “people of God” in the Old Testament, “How important is it for us to know the historical background of the “people of God” in the Old Testament, and what does it mean for us?” Understanding the historical background of the addressees in the Old Testament … Read More “How important is it for us to know the historical background of the “people of God” in the Old Testament, and what does it mean for us today?” »