Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question on the truthfulness of the Bible, “lsn’t every part of the Bible that is not verifiable just a lie?” In my opinion, one must careful in suggesting that what is not verifiable is a lie. For if one held that view 300 years ago, one would have concluded that the Babylonians … Read More “Question: lsn’t every part of the Bible that is not verifiable just a lie?” »
Thank you for the question on the Holy Spirit, “Do you have to be a Christian to have the Holy Spirit?” According to the Scriptures, the Holy Spirit lives within a Christian upon faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. The Apostle Paul says this in Romans 9, “9 You, however, are not in the … Read More “Question: Do you have to be a Christian to have the Holy Spirit?“ »
The context of James 2:9 in the KJB is as follows: “Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts? 5 Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? … Read More “Question: Why has the word “person” been used to garner disrespect of God in the King James Bible at James 2:9?” »
Thank you for the morality question, “Why is LGBT a sin in the Bible?” The reason why LGBT is a sin in the Bible because it distorts the design of God for men and women who are made in the image and likeness of God. Having said that, if a person is not a Christian, the … Read More “Question: Why is LGBT a sin in the Bible?“ »
Thank you for the interpretative question, “Why is the Bible all about telling people how they’re supposed to be?” If I may make an analogy, the Bible is like the Driver’s Manual for those who wish to drive a car. We would not imagine giving someone a key to car who hasn’t read and pass the … Read More “Question: Why is the Bible all about telling people how they’re supposed to be?“ »
Thank you for the question on textual criticism, “Have any possible explanations been put forward as to why the early redactors of the Hebrew Bible didn’t do more to make it consistent?” As I read the question, one has to define the distinction between copyists and redactors. Copyists are not redactors. Whether in the Old Testament … Read More “Question: Have any possible explanations been put forward as to why the early redactors of the Hebrew Bible didn’t do more to make it consistent?“ »
Thank you for the interpretative question on Mark 16:8 and the other gospels, “How can you reconcile the ending of Mark’s gospel (vs8) where the women did not tell anyone about the empty tomb with the accounts in the other three gospels all have the women telling the disciple about finding the empty tomb?” The reconciliation … Read More “Question: How can you reconcile the ending of Mark’s gospel (vs8) where the women did not tell anyone about the empty tomb with the accounts in the other three gospels all have the women telling the disciple about finding the empty tomb?“ »
Thank you for the question on the Bible, “What scripture do you question in the Bible, and why?” As a Christian, I wish the Bible would provide greater details for my understanding. It is not that I have doubts about the Bible. I believe it is the Word of God. As I read Genesis 1:3–4, I … Read More “Question: What scripture do you question in the Bible, and why?“ »
Thank you for the interpretative and application question, “Why do Jehovah’s Witnesses interpret “marry only in the Lord” to mean only a “Jehovah’s Witness” thus dooming sisters to being single for life due to the ratio when they could otherwise find a Christian husband?” Although I am not a Jehovah’s Witness, may I suggest a reason … Read More “Question: Why do Jehovah’s Witnesses interpret “marry only in the Lord” to mean only a “Jehovah’s Witness” thus dooming sisters to being single for life due to the ratio when they could otherwise find a Christian husband?“ »
Thank you for the biblical question, “Jacob had two wives who were sisters, Leah and Rachel, as per Genesis 29:15-30. What was the name of their father who had Jacob work for him for a total of fourteen years to gain permission to marry both?” Genesis 29 gives the answer to who is the father of … Read More “Question: Jacob had two wives who were sisters, Leah and Rachel, as per Genesis 29:15-30. What was the name of their father who had Jacob work for him for a total of fourteen years to gain permission to marry both?“ »