Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question, “What sins did King David commit in order to marry Bathsheba?” The sins of King David are as follows: King David coveted another man’s wife (II Samuel 11:2–3). King David committed adultery with Bathsheba (II Samuel 11:4). King David committed the murder of Uriah and cost the needless lives of … Read More “What sins did King David commit in order to marry Bathsheba?” »
Thank you for the question on King David’s sins, “Was the sinful deeds of David the King of Israel known to the people in his days?” As one reads II Samuel 11, it appears that King David sins were hidden, but that is not the case. The individuals who knew about David’s sins are as follows: … Read More “Was the sinful deeds of David the King of Israel known to the people in his days?” »
Thank you for the question, “Was the person who wrote the Gospel of John a gnostic leader? Gnosticism can be defined as the doctrine that the world was created and ruled by a lesser divinity or a series of lesser divinities of whom Christ was one of them. In other words, Gnosticism teaches that Jesus … Read More “Was the person who wrote the Gospel of John a gnostic leader?” »
Thank you for the question about life, “When does God give life in the Bible?” God is the Creator of life and the author of life. Since the question deals with when or the timing of life, I am assuming the question is asking about human life. Each person is a physical being as well as … Read More “When does God give life in the Bible?” »
Thank you for the question on parental authority, “My parents make me go to church but I’m an atheists. What do I do? I’ve told them I don’t want to go but they make me. I’m 14.” You are not alone as many or most teenagers want their own independence and choices. Every teenager has rules … Read More “My parents make me go to church but I’m an atheist. What do I do? I’ve told them I don’t want to go but they make me. I’m 14.” »
Thank you for the evolution question, “Did evolution happen after Noah’s flood because of the atmospheric change?” As one looks at the topic of evolution, there is macroevolution and microevolution. From a Christian perspective, I do not believe in macroevolution of species but the creation of species by God, and yet on the other hand there … Read More “Did evolution happen after Noah’s flood because of the atmospheric change?” »
Thank you for the personal application question, “What is your favorite Bible passage, and why?” One of my most favorite Bible passage is Psalm 23. A little over 20 years ago, my wife suffered a hemorrhagic stroke while I was in ministry. As a pastor, I have read Psalm 23 many times in funerals. The reality … Read More “What is your favorite Bible passage, and why?” »
Thank you for the question, “Which 10 things we should never do?” I suggest the following 10 things we should never do at home? Never forget to kiss spouse and hug your children as you leave or enter one’s home. Never have any technological devices on during meals time It’s family time. Never eat meal … Read More “Which 10 things we should never do?” »
Thank you for the question on Moses shattering the Ten Commandments, “Did Moses shatter the original Ten Commandments in a fit of rage or was he following God’s wishes?” As one reads Exodus 32, Moses shattered the Ten Commandments out of his anger when he saw the Israelites violating the commands of God. Exodus 32 says … Read More “Did Moses shatter the original Ten Commandments in a fit of rage or was he following God’s wishes?” »
Thank you for the question, ”Does Scripture say that God deceived Abraham?” As I read the life of Abraham, God didn’t deceive Abraham. Deception involves misleading someone for one’s own advantage. It is a trick to get the upper hand over a person. A test is asking/revealing some information to see how that person responds. It … Read More “Does Scripture say that God deceived Abraham?” »