Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the interpretive and application question on Matthew 25:29, “Does Matthew 25:29 support why the rich get richer?” Matthew 25:29 does not support or give the reason why the rich get richer. Matthew 25:29 is part of a parable on stewardship and accountability to the master. The Parable of the Talents is not … Read More “Does Matthew 25:29 support why the rich get richer?” »
Thank you for the question on serving God, “Is it possible to serve God without the Bible?” I do not believe that it is possible to serve God without the Bible. Although it may seem that one can serve God without the Bible, the Bible is the revealed will of God to his people. Without that … Read More “Is it possible to serve God without the Bible?” »
Thank you for the apophatic theology question regarding God, “In apophatic theology, can God be likened to the image, created in 2017 by the Event Horizon Telescope, of a black hole 6.5 billion times more massive than the sun, in which we see a center surrounded by a crown of light? The subject of the nature … Read More “In apophatic theology, can God be likened to the image, created in 2017 by the Event Horizon Telescope, of a black hole 6.5 billion times more massive than the sun, in which we see a center surrounded by a crown of light?” »
Thank you for the question on forgiveness, “Does God forgive secret sin in your life if you have confessed it only to him but nobody else?” The Scripture declares that God forgive all or every sin when one confesses and repents of it. Confession of sin is acknowledging one’s evil or sinful act against God or … Read More “Does God forgive secret sin in your life if you have confessed it only to him but nobody else?” »
The question being asked does not do justice to the Scriptures since one is making certain assertions that is not found in the text. There are certain assumptions or assertions that I disagree with you based on the text. These are the following: A. Joseph was an immoral man while the Biblical text states that … Read More “Do you believe like me, that Joseph preyed on Mary Magdalene, made her pregnant, and because of shame, they decided to lie that the Holy Spirit impregnated her?” »
Thank you for the question about God, “What is “God” and why did God reveal Himself in the First Commandment as thy “God”?” The Westminister Confession is a great statement on the nature of God. It is quite complete in its definition and description of God. For your consideration, I quote the following: “There is but … Read More “What is “God” and why did God reveal Himself in the First Commandment as thy “God”?” »
Thank you for the question, “Are Paul’s letters applicable for us today? In what particular situations?” The Apostle Paul states that ALL Scripture is beneficial for every generation of believers and for every believer. It is not applicable to non-believers since without a regeneration and transformation of life, the purposes and principles of Scriptures will not … Read More “Are Paul’s letters applicable for us today? In what particular situations?” »
Thank you for the question on Bible College teaching on tithing, “Does Bible College teach inspiring pastors that their congregation should pay 10% tithes, or is this something they do on their own?” Having graduated from a non-denominational Bible College in my undergrad studies, I was taught the the both Biblical theology and Practical Theology. The … Read More “Does Bible College teach inspiring pastors that their congregation should pay 10% tithes, or is this something they do on their own?” »
Thank you for the question, “What does Exodus 3:9-10 explain?” As one reads the broader context of Exodus 3:9–10, one may be able to observe the purpose of the conversation between God and Moses. It is helpful to read the context in answering the question. The text says this, “The LORD said, “I have indeed seen the … Read More “What does Exodus 3:9-10 explain?” »
Thank you for the question, “Why did the princes tell the congregation that they could not touch the Gibeonites in the book of Joshua?” The Gibeonites could not kill the Gibeonites because they made a treaty with a binding oath in the name of LORD, the God of Israel. Joshua 9 says this, “The Israelites sampled their … Read More “Why did the princes tell the congregation they could not touch the Gibeonites in the book of Joshua?” »