Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question, “Did Jesus call his disciples apostles?” I may be wrong, but from my reading briefly over the Gospels, Jesus did not call the 12 disciples with the title apostles. In other words, Jesus did not say, “Apostle Peter” or “Apostle John.” Jesus was their teacher. They were his disciples or … Read More “Did Jesus call his disciples apostles?” »
Thank you for the salvation question, “How did Jesus save everyone by dying on the cross?” The atoning death of Jesus Christ DOES NOT SAVE EVERYONE, but MAKES AVAILABLE God’s salvation to ANYONE who believes in his substitutionary death for him or her. This is an important distinction for the question being pose would inferred that everyone is saved and none … Read More “How did Jesus save everyone by dying on the cross?” »
Thank you for the interpretative question on Genesis 18:11–12, “What are your thoughts on the Bible verses Genesis 18:11–12?” As one reads the broader context, this help us to understand the response of Sarah overhearing a conversation between Abraham and God. My thoughts on this passage are as follows.: A. Sarah may be saying, “God, … Read More “What are your thoughts on the Bible verses Genesis 18:11-12?” »
Thank you for the question on the number of Bible verses in the Gospel of John, “How many verses are in the Gospel of John?” Bible titles, chapters and verses were added to help readers find that passage more quickly and easily. Can one imagine trying to find a verse in the Book of Isaiah! Paragraph … Read More “How many verses are in the Gospel of John?” »
Thank you for the interpretative question, “What is the modern interpretation of “Sell your garment and buy a sword” in the scripture Luke 22:36-38?” As one reads Luke 22:36–38, if an interpreter fails to take into account the historical setting of a statement, then that historical statement is distorted and interpreted to justify one’s own viewpoint. … Read More “What is the modern interpretation of “Sell your garment and buy a sword” in the scripture Luke 22:36-38?” »
Thank you for the question on canonicity of the Apostle Paul’s writings, “When are the 7 genuine epistles of apostle Paul dated?” The Apostle Paul wrote more than 13 letters to churches and individuals, but the 13 that has been considered as Paul’s writings are as follows: .A. Chronology of Epistles with suggested dates: 1 Thessalonians … Read More “When are the 7 genuine epistles of apostle Paul dated?” »
Thank you for the question, “Which Pharaoh is mentioned in the Bible?” As I have been reading through the Old Testament, I just completed reading I and II Kin-gs as well as I and II chronicles. One of my observations is that in those books, there are mentioning of Pharaohs in the text. It’s my intention … Read More “Which pharaoh is mentioned in the Bible?” »
Thank you for the question on modern-day Gnostics, “Are Evangelical Protestants the modern-day Gnostics?” In order to answer this question one has to define Evangelical Protestants and modern-day Gnostics. Here are two definitions for one’s consideration: According to the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy, they define modern-day Gnostics as “The Gnostics were concerned with the basic questions of … Read More “Are Evangelical Protestants the modern-day Gnostics?” »
Thank you for the interpretative question on II Peter 3:10, “Is II Peter 3:10 proof that the rapture and the tribulation will not occur?” As one reads the broader context of II Peter 3:10, the Apostle Peter is referring to the “day of the Lord” as to the coming or return of Jesus Christ. The Apostle … Read More “Is II Peter 3:10 proof that the rapture and the tribulation will not occur?” »
Thank you for the question about Matthew 22:15–32, “What is a complementary reflection about Matthew 22:15-32?” Matthew 22:15–32 is relevant to our times with the Cancel Culture and the “contested” Presidential Election. I listened to a sermon by Pastor Paul Shen on the subject of submission and honoured. I enjoyed it. I Peter 2:11–25 is a … Read More “What is a complementary reflection about Matthew 22:15-32?” »