Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question for Biblical metaphor for the devil, “What is a metaphor for the devil in the Bible?” As I am thinking through in my mind about the descriptions of the devil, there is only one metaphor that I can think of and that is possible the usage of the serpent. Even in … Read More “What is a metaphor for the devil in the Bible?” »
Thank you for the application question, “What are your thoughts on the Bible verse Hebrews 13:6 NIV?” As one reads the broader context of Hebrews 13:6, the mediations on the passage becomes dearer to the follows of Jesus. Hebrews 13 in the larger context says this, “13 Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. … Read More “What are your thoughts on the Bible verse Hebrews 13:6 NIV?” »
Thank you for the question on obeying the commandments, “Does strictly adhering to the Commandments lead to an improvement in life because you make better choices by becoming a better person?” Whether one is a Christian or non-Christian, there are benefits in following the Commandments of God. Having said that, the Old Testament Laws were written … Read More “Does strictly adhering to the Commandments lead to an improvement in life because you make better choices by becoming a better person?” »
Thank you for the question on the authorship of Moses in writing the first five books of the Bible called the Torah or the Law. In the last 200 years, the authorship and authority of the Bible have been contested by science, archaeologists, and critics of the Scriptures. There is a concerted effort to disprove … Read More “It says that Moses could have possibly written the book of Genesis but then our Theology book says something about the traditions of authorship which are Yahwistic, Elohistic, Priestly, Deuteronomistic with a lack of description. Can someone explain?” »
Thank you for the question on the origin of psychics, “If the Bible condemns psychics and its various forms, why are psychics borned in this world?” I do not believe that psychics are born into this world but rather that person has allowed an evil spirit to influence or possess that person. God made humans in … Read More “If the Bible condemns psychics and its various forms, why are psychics borned in this world?” »
Thank you for the question on word choice on “prepare” or “create”, “I’m reading Young’s Literal Translation of the Bible and in Genesis he uses ‘prepare’ instead of ‘create’ or ‘made’ like other versions. Say you were trying to translate the Bible, would you use ‘prepare’ or the usual ‘create’?” The translation of a word is … Read More “I’m reading Young’s Literal Translation of the Bible and in Genesis he uses ‘prepare’ instead of ‘create’ or ‘made’ like other versions. Say you were trying to translate the Bible, would you use ‘prepare’ or the usual ‘create’?” »
Thank you for the question on preaching style, “Why are some pastors very personal while they preach, bur very different in person?” Here might be some reasons why a pastor preached in a personal style and behaves in a impersonal style with others: A. The pastor wants to touch the emotional aspect of the worshipers without … Read More “Why are some pastors very personal when they preach, but very different in person?” »
Thank you for the question on the Torah and the Talmud, “Why do some people accept the possibility that the written Torah is the word of the Creator, but not the Talmud? Don’t they realize the thousands of contradictions/ ambiguities that exist in the plain reading of the verses, without the Talmud? The Talmud is a … Read More “Why do some people accept the possibility that the written Torah is the word of the Creator, but not the Talmud? Don’t they realize the thousands of contradictions/ ambiguities that exist in the plain reading of the verses, without the Talmud?” »
Thank you for the question, “What is your biblical message of the day?” As I have been reading through the Major Prophets, the Spirit of God impress on me on true worship and false worship. God used the word that the worshipers were trampling into his courts. They performed the require rituals but their hearts … Read More “What is your biblical message of the day?” »
Thank you for the mission implication of Genesis 1 to 11, “What are the mission implications of Genesis chapter 1 to Chapter 11?” Many pastors cited Genesis 3:15 as the proto-gospel of the coming conflict between the seed of the woman and the seed of the serpent and the victory of the seed of the woman … Read More “What are the mission implications of Genesis chapter 1 to Chapter 11?” »