Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question on preaching on First Corinthians, “Why is the First Corinthians so often used for sermons?” As one reads I Corinthians, this epistle is most relevant to our Post-Modern World for the Christian Church. Here are the reasons why pastors speak on First Corinthians so often: A. I Corinthians 13 is … Read More “Why is the First Corinthians so often used for sermons?” »
Thank you for the Biblical question, “In Isaiah 5:2, what is the function of the tower, and how is it prophetically significant? And might it be related to Isaiah5:8?” Isaiah the Prophet uses the analogy of a piece of land which the owner possessed and cleared the land of rocks to plant a vineyard. The owner … Read More “In Isaiah 5:2, what is the function of the tower, and how is it prophetically significant? And might it be related to Isaiah5:8?” »
Thank you for the question on versions of the Bible, “Why does the Bible have so many versions? If it’s the word of God, then it must have one version. So which one is the most authentic version of the Bible? Does the Bible really preserved or it just corrupted?” There is one Bible. The versions … Read More “Why does the Bible have so many versions? If it’s the word of God, then it must have one version. So which one is the most authentic version of the Bible? Does the Bible really preserved or it just corrupted?” »
Thank you for the interpretative question on Proverbs 16:20, “Why does the Bible teach us that the origin of prosperity is instruction, as in Proverbs 16:20?” As one reads the broader context of Proverbs 16:20, the text says this, “Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. 19 Better to be lowly in spirit along … Read More “Why does the Bible teach us that the origin of prosperity is instruction, as in Proverbs 16:20?” »
Thank you for the interpretation question, “Since necromancy was forbidden in ancient Israel, how can The Witch of Endor, found in 1 Samuel 28, be explained?” Your observation that witchcraft which includes consulting of a dead person is forbidden in the Torah (Exodus 22:18 and Leviticus 19:26). Leviticus 19 says this in the NIV, “‘Do not turn … Read More “Since necromancy was forbidden in ancient Israel, how can The Witch of Endor, found in 1 Samuel 28, be explained?” »
Thank you for the interpretation question on I Corinthians 8:6, “Who is the “one Lord” of 1 Corinthians 8:6” The NIV says this, “So then, about eating food sacrificed to idols: We know that “An idol is nothing at all in the world” and that “There is no God but one.” 5 For even if there … Read More “Who is the “one Lord” of 1 Corinthians 8:6?” »
Thank you for the theological question, “How did God the Father, the God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost separate? Explain without quoting verses in the Bible.” If I am not mistaken, one already knows the answer to that question. The belief in the Godhead is a theological and biblical proposition that comes from the … Read More “How did God the Father, the God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost separate? Explain without quoting verses in the Bible.” »
Thank you for the question on spirituality, “Can one become, for example, spiritual American, or spiritual English, or spiritual German, or spiritual French, or spiritual Canadian? Maybe, spiritual Israel is different.” As one reads the question, the adjective or modifying word, spiritual, is critical. It will depend on how one defines “spiritual.” If one is citing … Read More “Can one become, for example, spiritual American, or spiritual English, or spiritual German, or spiritual French, or spiritual Canadian? Maybe, spiritual Israel is different.” »
Thank you for the question on biblical relationships, “Why was Esau closer to Ishmael than his brother Jacob?” The Scripture is silent between the relationship of Esau and Ishmael. It is possible that both Esau and Ishmael could have been closer but one has to remember that there is a one generation difference between them. Ishmael … Read More “Why was Esau closer to Ishmael than his brother Jacob?” »
Thank you for the interpretative question on the Garden of Eden, “According to Genesis 2:8,God planted a garden Eastward in Eden. That means the garden was not called Eden but Eden was the land in which the garden was planted, which is this land or continent referred to as Eden?” The observation that you made … Read More “According to Genesis 2:8,God planted a garden Eastward in Eden. That means the garden was not called Eden but Eden was the land in which the garden was planted, which is this land or continent referred to as Eden?” »