Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question on the historicity of the Bible and belief, “I realize the Bible is a fiction story, but how do I explain my beliefs?” As a Christian, I do not believe the Bible is a fictional story. In our present culture, there are those who want to destroy our culture and the … Read More “I realize the Bible is a fiction story, but how do I explain my beliefs?” »
Thank you for the question on Bible reading, “How many pages of the Bible should you read a day?” If I may suggest for your consideration that it is not how many pages one should read each day, but rather how many pages did the Bible speak to you! There is no “points” for reading 1 … Read More “How many pages of the Bible should you read a day?” »
Thank you for the Biblical interpretation and application question on Ecclesiastes 2:2, “What does Ecclesiastes 2:2 mean?” The context of Ecclesiastes 2:2 says this, “I said to myself, “Come now, I will test you with pleasure to find out what is good.” But that also proved to be meaningless. 2 “Laughter,” I said, “is madness. And what … Read More “What does Ecclesiastes 2:2 mean?” »
Yes, God not only could but would take every believer upon the return of Jesus Christ! I. The Resurrection and Ascension of Believers to be with Jesus. I Corinthians 15 says this about believers, “I declare to you, brothers and sisters, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit … Read More “Could God take anyone of us today the way that he took Enoch and Elijah (from the Earth) if he chooses to? Why?” »
Thank you for the question on knowing the Scriptures, “How is it that people can attend church for years and still know little about what is in the Bible and have scant understanding of the Bible?” Here are some reasons how or why a person who attends church and yet has a limited understanding of the … Read More “How is it that people can attend church for years and still know little about what is in the Bible and have scant understanding of the Bible?” »
Thank you for the question on prophets serving as priests, “Why didn’t the ancient prophets serve as priests at times or vice versa since they both served the other’s functions at times?” As I thought about your questions, here are some thoughts for your consideration. A. God designated the Tribe of Levi to be priests before … Read More “Why didn’t the ancient prophets serve as priests at times or vice versa since they both served the other’s functions at times?” »
Thank you for the biblical question, “Is 2 Peter 3:10-12 biblical proof that the heavens and the elements will be no more on the last day?” As one reads II Peter 3:10–12, one must be careful in using the term, “biblical proof.” As I understand the biblical text, the Scriptures do not state that there will … Read More “Is 2 Peter 3:10-12 biblical proof that the heavens and the elements will be no more on the last day?” »
Thank you for the question, “Did Job love God with all his heart, mind soul and strength, if so, how?” As I read the Book of Job, Job had a great reverence of and for God. The only person who loved God with his/her total being is Jesus Christ. Job 1 says this about Job’s character, “In … Read More “Did Job love God with all his heart, mind soul and strength, if so, how?” »
Thank you for the question on the End Times, “Is the world coming to an end according to the Bible?” If I may suggest that the signs of the world coming to an end would be based on the world events that sets the stage for the rise of the Antichrist. The revealing of the Antichrist … Read More “Is the world coming to an end according to the Bible?” »
Thank you for the question on original sin, “Did original sin cause mankind to have Satan as their father? Is the meaning of life to open the door (quicken our spirit) and become righteous with God the Father?” The topic of original sin has been debated by theologians. There are two basic views: inherited sin nature … Read More “Did original sin cause mankind to have Satan as their father? Is the meaning of life to open the door (quicken our spirit) and become righteous with God the Father?” »