Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question of Paul’s main activity as a missionary, “As a missionary, what was the main activity Paul did?” The Book of Acts reveals the purpose and mission of the Apostle Paul. He was called to preached the Gospel of salvation to both Gentiles and Jews. Acts 9 says this, ““Lord,” Ananias answered, “I … Read More “As a missionary, what was the main activity Paul did?” »
Thank you for the question on the appearance of Satan to Eve, “In Genesis, why did Satan decide to speak to Eve as a serpent and not as himself or a different creature?” The Scriptures at times explains the reason why something was going to happen and at times the Scriptures do not give the reason … Read More “In Genesis, why did Satan decide to speak to Eve as a serpent and not as himself or a different creature?” »
Thank you for the question on defending or explaining the Scriptures, “What is universally the toughest Bible scripture for a pastor/preacher to defend?” As a retired pastor, there are Scripture verses that are difficult to explain or defend when questioned. Believers what their pastor to explain while agnostics or atheists want the pastor to defend a … Read More “What is universally the toughest Bible scripture for a pastor/preacher to defend?” »
Thank you for the question on the Kingdom of God, “Why is the Kingdom of God important for understanding the Bible?” The Kingdom of God is quite often equated with the Patriarchs of Abraham, Issac, and Jacob and God’s unconditional covenant with them and their descendants (Genesis 12:1–3). As a Christian, quite often Christians focus on … Read More “Why is the Kingdom of God important for understanding the Bible?” »
Thank you for the question on the divisions of the Bible, “Why wasn’t the Bible separated into more than just the Old Testament and the New Testament?” As one reads the Old Testament and into the Gospels, how did the Jews viewed the Scriptures? One must remember that in the Old Testament, there weren’t one singular … Read More “Why wasn’t the Bible separated into more than just the Old Testament and the New Testament?” »
Thank you for the question on the cause of diminishing age before and after Noah’s Flood, “What happened to the atmosphere and quality of the air after Noah’s flood in that Noah himself still lived to be 950 years old but Abraham didn’t make 200 and Moses even less?” As one reads Genesis 5–10, the Scriptures … Read More “What happened to the atmosphere and quality of the air after Noah’s flood in that Noah himself still lived to be 950 years old but Abraham didn’t make 200 and Moses even less?” »
Thank you for the question on the Tower of Babel’s language, “Could the language spoken at the Tower of Babel have been preserved throughout the thousands of years or is it lost forever when God confused their speech?” With the recent discovery of Gokekli Tepe in Southern Turkey, this site has been date to 12,000 BCE … Read More “Could the language spoken at the Tower of Babel have been preserved throughout the thousands of years or is it lost forever when God confused their speech?” »
Thank you for the question about Genesis, “What is your reflection about Genesis 2:27-34?” May I suggest that one review the passage of Genesis 2:27–34. The problem is that there are no verses after Genesis 2:25 and in Genesis 1:31 that is the last verse. The chapter is in correct or the verses are incorrect. Assuming … Read More “What is your reflection about Genesis 2:27-34?” »
Thank you for the question on the ancient world before Noah’s Flood, “Is it possible that the ancient world which existed before Noah’s flood would have actually been more technologically and culturally advanced than the world that followed after?” The question is a hypothetical one and it is an interesting question. My answer is slightly different … Read More “Is it possible that the ancient world which existed before Noah’s flood would have actually been more technologically and culturally advanced than the world that followed after?” »
Thank you for the question on Boaz and Ruth, “In what way was Boaz responsible for what happened to Ruth?” As one reads the Book of Ruth, the Biblical account is about God’s provision of a kinsman-redeemer for Ruth. The question of who is responsible for Ruth is a perceptive one. Here are some thoughts for … Read More “In what way was Boaz responsible for what happened to Ruth?” »