Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the Bible reading question, “For someone who has never read the Bible, how would you recommend going about it?” I suggest that one begins reading in the Gospel of John and the Gospel of Matthew. This will give you an overall view of the Christian beliefs and values. Upon completion of that, … Read More “For someone who has never read the Bible, how would you recommend going about it?” »
Thank you for the question on hearing prayers, “Mary cannot hear your prayers. Can you prove me wrong?” The question being posed appears to be adversary in nature, to prove me wrong. Each person will stand the Lord and give an account of one’s attitudes and actions. Within the Christian faith, one seeks harmony, not dispute, … Read More “Mary cannot hear your prayers. Can you prove me wrong?” »
Thank you for the application question from Matthew 23:1–12, “When you read Matthew 23:1-12, what is the most important thing that you can gather and really remember for the rest of your life?” Since all Scripture is profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, I can’t say that the above passage is The passage … Read More “When you read Matthew 23:1-12, what is the most important thing that you can gather and really remember for the rest of your life?” »
Thank you for the question on understanding the Scriptures, “If we are to read and understand Holy books for ourselves, why are scriptures the only writings that seem to require particular skills or supernatural abilities to understand?” Almost anyone can read the Scriptures. Both non-Christians and Christians, children to adults have read portions of the Bible. … Read More “If we are to read and understand Holy books for ourselves, why are scriptures the only writings that seem to require particular skills or supernatural abilities to understand?” »
Thank you for the question regarding angels and believers, “When the Bible states that the saints in Heaven will be like the angels, do the writers mean that they will be doing much of the same jobs as the heavenly beings themselves?” The passage that one is alluding to is Matthew 22 regarding the resurrected state … Read More “When the Bible states that the saints in Heaven will be like the angels, do the writers mean that they will be doing much of the same jobs as the heavenly beings themselves?” »
Thank you for the question on Abram following God’s command, “Is it true that Abram left his father’s household and all that he knew in his country to follow the Lord and become Abraham?” As I read the Biblical text, Abram partially obey the LORD God by leaving his country and traveling as far as Haran. … Read More “Is it true that Abram left his father’s household and all that he knew in his country to follow the Lord and become Abraham?” »
Thank you for the question on the interrelationship between the Trinity, “Is there a deal among the Trinity, like a memorandum of understanding? What do you think could be a deal breaker, even if they’re one?” As one reads the Scriptures, there is no memorandum of understanding or written contract between the Godhead. There isn’t any … Read More “Is there a deal among the Trinity, like a memorandum of understanding? What do you think could be a dealbreaker, even if they’re one?” »
Thank you for the question on dreams, “I’m a senior Pastor in my church, I had a dream and in the dream a Pastor came and anoint my lips and forehead. What does it mean?” I would freely admit that I am not a prophet nor a son of a prophet. Thus my comments are from … Read More “I’m a senior Pastor in my church, I had a dream and in the dream a Pastor came and anoint my lips and forehead. What does it mean?” »
Thank you for the question on Eschatology, future events, “What does Matthew 24:32 mean? Is he saying that the generation that seen Israel become a nation will see the second coming so would that mean that if theirs a rapture it’ll happen this year & if theirs (there’s) not the great tribulation will begin this year?” … Read More “What does Matthew 24:32 mean? Is he saying that the generation that seen Isreal become a nation will see the second coming so would that mean that if theirs a rapture it’ll happen this year & if thiers not the great tribulation will begin this year?” »
Thank you for the question on obedience and eternal life, “Does being obedient to God get you eternal life? Why?” Absolutely Not. Obedience is a reflection of a believer’s love for God and a desire to please God. There is the recognition by believers BECAUSE God saved me and set forth commands for my well being, … Read More “Does being obedient to God get you eternal life? Why?” »