Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for your question regarding the afterlife, “Why does Paul always say we are asleep in the afterlife?” The Apostle Paul does not state that when a person or believer dies that they are asleep in the afterlife. I. I cite three text that implies that believers are not asleep in the afterlife for one’s … Read More “Question: Why does Paul always say we are asleep in the afterlife?” »
Thank you for the question on the canonization of the General Epistles, “Was Peter, Jude, James and Hebrews canonized later because they needed to be translated from Hebrew?” Since textual critics do not have the original autographs (original letter), we can’t say with absolute certainty that the General Epistles were written in Hebrew. It is more … Read More “Question: Was Peter, Jude, James and Hebrews canonized later because they needed to be translated from Hebrew?” »
Thank you for the theological and biblical question on forgiveness of sin, “Why was there no sacrifice for intentional sins in the Old Testament, especially in the book of Leviticus?” In order to answer the question, one must consider the framework for the Laws of God. Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration: A. The primary … Read More “Question: Why was there no sacrifice for intentional sins in the Old Testament, especially in the book of Leviticus?” »
Final Thoughts As we read the text more carefully, what day was Jesus condemned and crucified? Was it on Passover or was it on the Day of Preparation? Matthew 27:62 says this, “62 The next day, the one after Preparation Day, the chief priests and the Pharisees went to Pilate” (NIV). Citations are in the … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 18: Overview of Chapter” »
Thank you for the Biblical question, “What is the biblical definition of a unbeliever? What are some biblical examples of a unbeliever? In the Bible could a person’s belief be seen in their actions, or are there examples of a person just saying they believe and having no actions?” Here are some thoughts for one consideration: … Read More “Question: What is the biblical definition of a unbeliever? What are some biblical examples of a unbeliever? In the Bible could a person’s belief be seen in their actions, or are there examples of a person just saying they believe and having no actions?” »
Thank you for the interpretative question on I Cor. 3:3 and Exodus 34:14. As one reads I Corinthians 3:3 and Exodus 34:14, there seems to be a contradiction or conflict whereby God says that he is a jealous God and Paul rebukes the Corinthians for their jealous behaviors. Thus, one may be asking, “Is it … Read More “Question: How do you explain 1 Corinthians 3:3 and Exodus 34:14?” »
Read John 18:38-40. Circle the word(s) that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 39 But it is your custom for me to release to you one prisoner at the time of the Passover. Do you want me to release ‘the king of the Jews’?” 40 They shouted back, “No, not … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 18: 39-40” »
Read John 18:33-38. Circle the word(s) that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 33 Pilate then went back inside the palace, summoned Jesus and asked him, “Are you the king of the Jews?” 34 “Is that your own idea,” Jesus asked, “or did others talk to you about me?” 35 … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 18:33-28” »
Thank you for the application question on Isaiah 55:8, “When reading Isaiah 55:8, do you somehow feel left out? How can you get to a better way of doing things?” As I read Isaiah 55:8–9, I can glad that God has a greater perspective of life. He sees the overall picture while I am looking at … Read More “Question: When reading Isaiah 55:8, do you somehow feel left out? How can you get to a better way of doing things?” »
Thank you for the question on Solomon’s Prayer in II Chronicle 1:11–12, “What is your understanding of 2 Chronicles 1:11-12? Would you say King Solomon got more than he bargained for?” As one reads the text, God granted to King Solomon more than he requested from him. It is not my understanding that Solomon bargain … Read More “Question: What is your understanding of 2 Chronicles 1:11-12? Would you say King Solomon got more than he bargained for?” »