Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question on the genealogy of Jesus, “Did Jesus belong to the tribe of Judah?” The genealogies given in the Gospels states that through the lineage of Joseph and Mary, Jesus is a descendant of Judah. I. Joseph “adopted” Jesus as his own son. Matthew 1 says this in the NASB-NIV Parallel New … Read More “Did Jesus belong to the tribe of Judah?” »
Thank you for the question, “Was Jesus the son of God or God incarnate?” As I read the question, there appears to be a two fold question as to the deity of Jesus Christ and the identification of the person incarnated. Within the Christian community, there is a divergent view of the deity of Jesus Christ. … Read More “Was Jesus the son of God or God incarnated?” »
Thank you for the question on building the Temple, “Did God commanded Solomon to build a temple or was it only because David, his father, desired it?” As one reads II Samuel 7, King David reflected that he lived in a palace while the Ark of the Covenant was in an open space being weather beaten … Read More “Did God commanded Solomon to build a temple or was it only because David, his father, desired it?” »
Thank you for the question of the universe before there was the sun and moon, “How did God separate the light from the dark before there was a sun and a moon, according to Genesis 1?” Before I give an opinion, I would be the first to admit I am not a physicist or an cosmologist. … Read More “How did God separate the light from the dark before there was a sun and a moon, according to Genesis 1?” »
Thank you for the application question, “How has your faith in the Bible blessed your life?” My faith is not in the Bible but in the Creator God of the Bible. I trust in His Words because God is holy, righteous, and immutable. What God has promised He has obligated Himself to fulfill it. The promises … Read More “How has your faith in the Bible blessed your life?” »
Thank you for the relevance question in the 21st century, “How significant is the Bible in the 21st century?” In every generation, the Bible is being contested. In the 21st century, there are multiple forces that is converging against the Bible. Satan knows that the time is shorter than before and thus his assault will be … Read More “How significant is the Bible in the 21st century?” »
Thank you for the question about Apostle Paul and Jesus, “How do you feel about people who say Christianity was created by Paul and Jesus had no intentions of us worshiping him as God?” The individuals who believe that Paul created Christianity and Jesus had no intention of his followers to worship him as God are … Read More “How do you feel about people who say Christianity was created by Paul and Jesus had no intentions of us worshiping him as God?” »
Thank you for the question, “What Bible is the easiest to read?” The answer to which version of the Bible is easiest to read would normally be a paraphrase version, a dynamic equivalent translation, and a literal translation of the Bible. A paraphrase version is a restatement of the meaning of a text in an expanded … Read More “What Bible is the easiest to read?” »
Thank you for the question on sinning against the Holy Spirit, “Regarding James 2:10, if one offense makes me guilty of all, then how can I not also be guilty of the sin of presumption, an unforgiveable sin?” A person can be guilty of breaking the Royal Law and not be guilty of sinning against the … Read More “Regarding James 2:10, if one offense makes me guilty of all, then how can I not also be guilty of the sin of presumption, an unforgiveable sin?” »
Thank you for the question, “Why did Jesus curse the fig tree in Matthew 21:18–19?” As I read Matthew 21:18–19 again to refresh my memory of the context and the text, the reason why Jesus cursed the fig tree was to illustrate that the nation of Israel had all the appearances of being a fruitful … Read More “Why did Jesus curse the fig tree in Matthew 21:18-19?” »