Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question on the historicity of the Bible, “What proof is there that biblical myths are actually part of the historical record?” As one ponders this question, it depends on what time frame from which one is asking that question. For example if one was asking that question in the 15th or 16th … Read More “What proof is there that biblical myths are actually part of the historical record?” »
Thank you for the question on which Bible verse astonishes you. The Bible verses that astonishes me as I am reading the Bible is found in Jeremiah. Jeremiah 14 says this, “11 Then the LORD said to me, “Do not pray for the well-being of this people. 12 Although they fast, I will not listen to … Read More “Which Bible verse astounds you?” »
Thank you for the feeling question on the Bible, “What is the most frightening book of the Bible?” There are two “frightening” books of the Bible. They are Revelation and (Isaiah/Jeremiah). Many readers will say Revelations for the judgments of God that will fall upon the earth that causes destruction and death. It is frightening to … Read More “What is the most frightening book of the Bible?” »
Thank you for the question on the authorship of the Book of Hebrews, “Could Apollos have written the book of Hebrews as a scribe to Paul?” Bible scholars debate the authorship of the Book of Hebrews. There are three likely authors to this book. They are as follows: The Apostle Paul Barnabas Apollos The author … Read More “Could Apollos have written the book of Hebrews as a scribe to Paul?” »
Thank you for the question about boasting, “Is it a sin to be proud of yourself and others about being “Born Again”? As I thought about this question, here are some thoughts of relating to being proud of being “born again”? A. If the person being redeemed takes the credit that one saved himself that … Read More “Is it a sin to be proud of yourself and others about being “Born Again”?” »
Thank you for the comparison question on The Epic of Gilgamesh and the Book of Genesis, “Is the Book of Genesis a rehash of the poem of The Epic of Gilgamesh?” I have read The Epic of Gilgamesh as it relates to the Flood in comparison to the the Flood as recorded in Genesis 6–9. In … Read More “Is the Book of Genesis a rehash of the poem The Epic of Gilgamesh?” »
Thank you for the interpretative and theological question on free will and God’s sovereignty, “How does someone who believes in free will interpret John 6:44, “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws them, and I will raise them up at the last day?” As I think about that question, Jesus … Read More “How does someone who believes in free will interpret John 6:44, “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws them, and I will raise them up at the last day?”” »
Thank you for the question on the Bible in God’s plan, “Which came first, God or the Bible? If God gave all free will, then the Bible & church mean nothing to God or to our faith, right?” As I pondered this question, I was inclined not to answer this question for it seemed that this … Read More “Which came first, God or the Bible? If God gave all free will, then the Bible & church mean nothing to God or to our faith, right?” »
Thank you for the evidences in a court of law for he resurrection, “How can you explain how you’ve determined that circumstantial evidence, eyewitness testimony, and the resurrection claim in the Bible is what they consider as “strong” evidence in a court of law?” I. The eyewitnesses testimony that Jesus was trialed, crucified, and died. A. … Read More “How can you explain how you’ve determined that circumstantial evidence, eyewitness testimony, and the resurrection claim in the Bible is what they consider as “strong” evidence in a court of law?” »
Thank you for the archaeological question on the Exodus, “Is there any archaeological proof at all for the biblical Exodus?” As one asks that critical question, the answer is what kind of archaeological evidence or proof for the Biblical Exodus? Does one expect a stele erected by the Egyptians that an enslaved group of people exited … Read More “Is there any archaeological proof at all for the biblical Exodus?” »