Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question, “Why does the gospel tell us that we must endure trials with joy in James 1:2?” James 1:21 does not say that believers are to endure trials with joy. James 1:21 says that believers are to view trials with joy. There is a difference between enduring trials and viewing trials with … Read More “Why does the gospel tell us that we must endure trials with joy in James 1:2?” »
Thank you for the question, “What is an overseer in the church?” As the Apostle Paul formed house churches in various city, there was a need of a mature believer who can shepherd the people who came to that house church. This title or position was established for the church just as the Jews had a … Read More “What is an overseer in the church?” »
Thank you for the question, “How did being born again change how you spend your time?” Being born again not only changed how I spend my time, but it change my life! It is not purely about amount of time one spends in certain activities, but a change attitude or heart toward the things of this … Read More “How did being born again change how you spend your time?” »
Thank you for the question, “Which English version of the Bible has the best translation of the original text?” For my own critical study of the New Testament, I used the NASB-NIV Parallel New Testament in Greek and English. It is an excellent book for one can read the translations of the Greek words as … Read More “Which English version of the Bible has the best translation of the original text?” »
Thank you for the Biblical question, “Being born dead spirits (Rm 5:12-14) why is faith afterwards revealed (Gal 3:23)? How can a dead spirit (Rm 5:12-14) be saved by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8) when dead and faith is afterwards revealed?” Your astute observation and question is correct. A person with a dead spirit can’t by … Read More “Being born dead spirits (Rm 5:12-14) why is faith afterwards revealed (Gal 3:23)? How can a dead spirit (Rm 5:12-14) be saved by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8) when dead and faith is afterwards revealed?” »
Thank you for the interpretative question on Luke 16:15, “What does it mean that God knows your heart (Luke 16:15)? As one reads this passage, some readers may be frightened by it or comforted by it. We have experienced being misunderstood or even being falsely accused of something, but in our own hearts that was not … Read More “What does it mean that God knows your heart (Luke 16:15)?” »
Thank you for the question on Solomon’s wives, “What kind of wisdom did Solomon have to be able to maintain having 700 wives and 300 concubines?” The Scriptures do not state how Solomon maintain his harem of wives and concubines. In I Kings 4, one reads that King Solomon’s kingdom was highly organized. This was because … Read More “What kind of wisdom did Solomon have to be able to maintain having 700 wives and 300 concubines?” »
Thank you for the question on the Magi, “Why do the 3 Magi show up in so many manger scenes?” The primary reason for three Magi coming to see Jesus at a home is because of the three gifts that were given to him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Each magi presenting one gift to the newly … Read More “Why do the 3 Magi show up in so many manger scenes?” »
Thank you for the question on Evangelical teachings, “Do evangelical teachings follow the Bible?” Evangelical teachings do seek to interpret the Scriptures in a historical, grammatical, and literal method. In other words, it seeks to understand the Biblical text in the normal, plain sense as one reads the text. There are Biblical and doctrinal differences within … Read More “Do evangelical teachings follow the Bible?” »
Thank you for the Biblical interpretation question, “Does Isaiah 66:15-18 say we have to keep the food and incense laws?” As a Christian, my answer is a controversial one. For one’s consideration, my thinking at this point is that the Israelites will be offering sacrifices and obeying the Law in the Kingdom of God. Ezekiel 40–47 … Read More “Does Isaiah 66:15-18 say we have to keep the food and incense laws?” »