Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question on Seth, “Did God appoint Seth to be a replacement for his older brother Abel?” God declared to Adam and Eve to fill the earth so that the humans would care for the Garden and the world’s creature. Genesis 1:28 says this, “God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and … Read More “Did God appoint Seth to be a replacement for his older brother Abel?” »
Thank you for the question, “Which Bible character had repented his sins?” The most famous Bible character who repented of his sins is King David. This is found in II Samuel 11. The sins of King David are as follows: Coveting another man’s wife, Bathsheba Committing adultery with another man’s wife even though his servant told … Read More “Which Bible character had repented his sins?” »
Thank you for the question on the Bible, “Is the Bible a Catholic book?” The Word of God belongs to God. The Bible does not belong to any believer, church, or denomination. It is true that at the Council of Nicea whereby representatives from different churches in the Roman Empire were present to discuss the Deity-Humanity … Read More “Is the Bible a Catholic book?” »
Thank you for the application question on II Timothy 3:1–17, “What is the one thing that speaks volumes to your heart and mind in reading 2 Timothy 3:1-17? How could this section help you and others?” As I read the verses, many Christians would cite II Timothy 3:16–17 on the divine inspiration of the Scriptures. This … Read More “What is the one thing that speaks volumes to your heart and mind in reading 2 Timothy 3:1-17? How could this section help you and others?” »
Thank you for the question of copyists of the Bible, “Why did people write bibles thousands of years ago?” As one reads/studies the topic of canonicity, the copying of the scrolls in the Old Testament and the letters in the New Testament was primarily to preserve the written text. It must be remembered that in the … Read More “Why did people write bibles thousands of years ago?” »
Thank you for the interpretative question, “Why do we have verses 10–14 in Genesis Chapter 2?” As one reads the broader context of Genesis 2:8–15, the text gives the answers. The text says this, “Now the LORD God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed. 9 … Read More “Why do we have verses 10-14 in Genesis Chapter 2?” »
Thank you for the personal response about God, “I’m starting to believe God is evil. What do I do?” I am sorry and sadden to read that you are beginning to believe God is evil. Since one hasn’t share the reasoning for that thoughts. Is it because of some personal circumstances, because of other Christians, or … Read More “I’m starting to believe God is evil. What do I do?” »
Thank you for the interpretative question on Judges 11:34–40, “What are your thoughts on the Bible verses Judges 11:34-40?” As one reads the Book of Judges, the theme of the book is that every man did what was right in his own eyes. It was not that every man did what was written in the Law. … Read More “What are your thoughts on the Bible verses Judges 11:34-40?” »
Thank you for the question on Christian living, “As hearers of the word of God, how will you respond to the challenge of utilizing the Bible on right Christian living?” Every Christian who hears the Word of God is challenge to live the Scriptures. I must admit that it is easier being a listener than … Read More “As hearers of the word of God, how will you respond to the challenge of utilizing the Bible on right Christian living?” »
Thank you for the question, “How do I disprove the Bible to friends?” It baffles me to think of a person who wants to disprove the Bible to one’s friends. One may interpret that as “stabbing someone in the back.” I don’t mean literally. A true friend would do that such a thing. A friend respects … Read More “How do I disprove the Bible to friends?” »