Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question of following God’s example in Ephesian 5:1, “Why does the apostle Paul ask us to follow God’s example in Ephesians 5: 1?” As one reads the preceding and the following verses of Ephesians 5:1, the Apostle Paul states the reason of selfless love for others are to be the hallmark of … Read More “Why does the apostle Paul ask us to follow God’s example in Ephesians 5: 1?” »
Thank you for your Biblical question on James 5:13, “Is James 5:13 basically saying that nothing is too difficult for the Lord to handle?” As I read the context of James 5:13, the main topic is about spiritual restoration of a believer’s life from a difficult circumstances. The emphasis is on the believer’s trust that the … Read More “Is James 5:13 basically saying that nothing is too difficult for the Lord to handle?” »
Thank you for the question on existence of giants in the land after the Flood, “If Noah and his family were the only people to have survived the worldwide flood, how did giants come to dwell in the land of Canaan when God commanded the Israelites to destroy them?” Noah and his three children and wives … Read More “If Noah and his family were the only people to have survived the worldwide flood, how did giants come to dwell in the land of Canaan when God commanded the Israelites to destroy them?” »
Thank you for the question about Ravi Zacharias, “What do you think of Ravi Zacharias owning a massage parlor?” I read briefly reports that Ravi Zacharias had invested into a massage parlor. The ownership of a spa or massage parlor is not immoral in itself depending on whether it was a genuine spa or a disguise … Read More “What do you think of Ravi Zacharias owning a massage parlor?” »
Thank you for the question on understanding the Bible, “I’m getting better at knowing how to read the Bible and understanding it. Why is that?” Here are some thoughts for your consideration: A. It may be because you have incline or open your heart and spirit to want to understand the Bible. It is no longer … Read More “I’m getting better at knowing how to read the Bible and understanding it. Why is that?” »
Thank you for the question on the formation of the earth, “Is it possible that the plate tectonics were created during Noah’s flood and were still shifting after for a while longer?” According to Genesis 1:9–10 that verse says this, “9 And God said, “Let the water under the sky be gathered to one place, and let … Read More “Is it possible that the plate tectonics were created during Noah’s flood and were still shifting after for a while longer?” »
Thank you for your question on the Middle East, “Does the Bible say anything about their not being peace in the Middle East until Gods second coming? Does that mean that the Abraham Accords are a sign that the antichrist/second coming are getting closer?” The Scriptures seem to imply that there will not be any lasting … Read More “Does the Bible say anything about their not being peace in the Middle East until Gods second coming? Does that mean that the Abraham Accords are a sign that the antichrist/second coming are getting closer?” »
Thank you for the Biblical question, “What does the word “Selah” in the Bible mean?” According to the Introduction to the Book of Psalms, the word, “selah” is used 39 times in the Psalms. As one reads the Psalms, the word, “selah” is found in the first three sections of the Psalms before 90 and … Read More “What does the word ‘Selah’ in the Bible mean?” »
Thank you for the question on the translation of the Bible, “Can you truly understand the Bible from its translated form?” If I may express an opinion here that even if one was raised speaking Hebrew and Greek, there will always be a translation from Hebrew and Greek into another language. There are nuances and interpretative … Read More “Can you truly understand the Bible from its translated form?” »
Thank you for the Biblical question on the fateful occasions when the Israelites complained to Moses, “What are the three fateful occasions when the Israelites complained to Moses?” As I read over the Book of Numbers, the clear fateful occasions are as follows: 1. Numbers 14:1–45 on the rebellion to enter the Promised Land whereby that … Read More “What are the three fateful occasions when the Israelites complained to Moses?” »