How do Christians believe in the Oneness of God and in the Holy Trinity simultaneously?
Q. Christians believe that God is One, correct? Then where does the Trinity come in? But how can God be One and Three at once? I thought Christian believe in One God but it seems as if God has split Himself into three. Surely believing in the divinity of any other but God is not believing in the Oneness of God. But how can God be One and Three at once? I thought Christian believe in One God but it seems as if God has split Himself into three. Surely believing in the divinity of any other but God is not believing in the Oneness of God.
Asked by Lizardman Nima - Tue Aug 23 08:53:09 2011 - Religion & Spirituality - 10 Answers - Comments

A. God is one. Simply because God appeared in Person, it does not mean that He is not one? Simply because He indwells His prophets does not mean that He is many. Understand who Jesus is to understand that God is one. His name is called The Word of God (Rev 19:13). In the beginning was the Word (Jesus) and Jesus was with God, and Jesus was God. Jesus was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Jesus, and without Jesus, nothing was made that was made. And Jesus became flesh and dwelt among us (John 1:1-3, 14). Jesus is called the Son of God because as the Word of God, He came from the Father. Through Jesus, God created the heavens and the earth. By good logic, you, your word, and your spirit are one person and not 3 persons.… [cont.]
Answered by Khalil Ullah - Tue Aug 23 09:20:26 2011

What was the eternal Bible God doing to occupy himself before the Jews and Christians came along?
Q. In human time, how long did the Bible God spend in complete solitude with no one to talk to prior to the existence of Jews and Christians?
Asked by Bazza - Tue May 15 10:22:51 2012 - Religion & Spirituality - 4 Answers - Comments

A. God, being outside of time was always in fellowship--The Son, the Father and The Holy Spirit--never was their fellowship ever broken, and then we see that God the Son has always had a relationship with God the Holy Spirit, and the Holy Spirit with the Father and the Father with the Son--that shows that God always has had fellowship and relationships within the trinity, that's just what we see in the Scriptures. Another thought, since God is Omniscient, then He knows everything all the time and has always known everything. Then with that thought, He always knew that He was going to create us--was there a time that God didn't have us on His mind (since He is Omniscient)?
Answered by Josh's nose - Tue May 15 10:50:37 2012

How did people relate to God before the bible was released?
Q. How were their christians before the bible? Was God just in their face more? Or was it all word of mouth from adam & eve? People seemed to be getting along just fine before, so is their too much emphasis put on the bible? I'm not saying anything negative whatsoever against the bible. I love it, but just wondering why there isn't equal emphasis on other things like praying and talking to God, and whatever they did before the bible came out.
Asked by Atascadero - Fri Apr 2 01:43:40 2010 - Religion & Spirituality - 9 Answers - Comments

A. from the creation god gave man laws to follow men started to rebel after cain killed his brother cain's line became unbelievers and turned from following go d top rejection of god men became eventually wicked on all the earth except for noah and his family god destroyed mankind and saved noah and his family they refilled the earth but men once again turned from god and followed what they deemed best. god brought his word to israel and through the centuries he worked with israel. jesus came to provide salvation for all mankind jesus started christianity it did not exist before him. jesus called followers and he had them witness who he was and what he did the apostles then told others causing them to believe in jesus for salvation those… [cont.]
Answered by Gregory - Fri Apr 2 02:10:55 2010

In the christian bible does it say that Satan is the ruler of humanity?
Q. In the Christian bible does it say that Lucifer has come onto earth and rules it? Or does it say anything about Satan ruling humanity etc. Something close to that. If so please list where I can find it in the bible new testament or old. Thanks :)
Asked by Blake Ish - Thu Feb 2 17:15:52 2012 - Religion & Spirituality - 4 Answers - Comments

A. Is Satan Really Such a Bad Guy? According to Christianity, Satan is the epitome and embodiment of all evil things, described as "the father of all lies" in the Catholic Church's Catechism (paragraph 391). It is his works that tempt humans into doing bad deeds. If something evil occurs, we can be assured that Satan had something to do with it. The History of Satan According to Catholicism, Satan only exists because God allows him to (The Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraph 395). This raises some serious issues about how righteous God can be if he allows evil to exist, but I digress. Satan, as the story goes, began as the angel Lucifer, who outrightly rejected God and rebelled against him. God cast Lucifer and those who… [cont.]
Answered by Katya - Thu Feb 2 18:04:21 2012

When Christians claim that atheism is a religion are they reading their dictionary upside down or sideways?
Q. Someone please tell all the Christians that lying is sin and we all know what the Bible God does to punish sinners. Can't wait to see them there , should be great fun watching all the lying hypocrites receive their blessings. scooterpoop supreme contributor...More lies!...The census does not claim that atheism is a religion. Are you a politician if you choose not to be one? Feel silly now?
Asked by Herod the Great - Thu Nov 24 23:16:43 2011 - Religion & Spirituality - 31 Answers - Comments

A. Why are they so ignorant of what an atheist is?! More to the point if they do not know what an atheist is why are they so intolerant, hate filled, bigoted and persecuting towards them?! atheist - someone who does not believe in a God any God not just the Christian one. But that does not mean they do not hold strong moral or religious beliefs! They can follow any religion that does not have a god and there are a lot of those! Like buddhism religious teaching from Buddha and his followers that by destroying greed, hatred and delusion (the cause of all suffering) man can attain perfect enlightenment! Where do they think christianity got it's ideas of a soul and afterlife from for goodness sake? They stole it from the pagan tribes and peoples… [cont.]
Answered by Nous - Fri Nov 25 02:28:42 2011

How do Christians know their god is the correct one?
Q. My god is Cthulhu. What evidence do Christians have that their god is any more valid than cthulhu?
Asked by Evil Zorak - Mon Apr 25 12:06:44 2011 - Religion & Spirituality - 19 Answers - Comments

A. God establishes His position with grace and truth which awakens the conscience, but the gods of this world only answer to the imagination and aspirations of man. The true God has always made His presence known throughout the history of the world documented in many cultures. The present education of this generation is seeking to erase any foot prints of God in the soul by transferring the reality of Him to myths and legions and soulish fears. But there is a world leader that will demand worship as a god soon to manifest. Watch for this man. The Seed of the inheritance in the conscience The fall of Satan Fallen watchers ufo and Gate Why am I here Grace The Antichrist Code 2012 God s Time-line you cannot sever the Blood from the Covenant
Answered by Dr. Eric vonAnderseck - Mon Apr 25 12:19:54 2011

When was the first Christian Bible developed, including the Old Testament and the New Testament?
Q. By Christian Bible, I don't mean when was the first English Bilbe developed, but the very first Christian Bible as we know today. If possible, please provide citations.
Asked by Kaun - Wed Oct 24 14:10:47 2007 - History - 2 Answers - Comments

A. The New Testament as we know it was created at the Conference of Nicea (hence the Nicene Code). When Constantine the Great declared Christianity to be the official religion of Rome, there was no standardized Bible, but many books which were used by different churches. Constantine ordered the bishops of the church to gather at Nicea to determine not only what books were to be included in the New Testament, but even the nature of Jesus himself. Before that, there were varying beliefs about his divinity. Some believed that he was God incarnate, some that he was the Son of God, and some that he was merely a great Rabbi, or teacher. Needless to say, there was a great deal of debate, not only in the meeting, but even spilling out into the… [cont.]
Answered by cross-stitch kelly - Wed Oct 24 15:51:18 2007

What do you think happens to people after they die that have never heard of the Bible?
Q. My question is for you Christians out there. What do you think happens to people after they die that have never heard of the Bible and God? For example a child under the age of 2 or cultures that have never had the chance to hear the bible. Do you think that they are doomed to an eternity in hell, or do you think they get a free pass into heaven since they didn't even have a chance?
Asked by rob1989 - Sat Mar 7 14:37:15 2009 - Religion & Spirituality - 18 Answers - Comments

A. Jesus told the thief on the cross..Today, you will be with me in Paradise...which indicates to many that once a person dies, they are immediately taken through time to the Judgment and either Heaven or Hell. The Bible also states that ...it is appointed for man once to die and then the Judgment...which also indicates that there is no "holding period" for people. As to whether people or babies or children who have never heard of Jesus automatically go to Hell, the Bible does not state whether that is true or not but we can know that a loving and just God will judge them correctly. According to the Bible..All men have sinned and come short of the Glory of God...so we know that all people are sinners...even little babies who are… [cont.]
Answered by paul h - Sat Mar 7 15:03:41 2009

What is the meaning and importance for Christians, believing in God as Unity and Trinity?
Q. What is the meaning and importance for Christians, believing in God as Unity and Trinity? Help is much appreciated. Thanks.
Asked by Didi Pickles - Sun Nov 15 13:04:12 2009 - Religion & Spirituality - 5 Answers - Comments

A. what may seem like a difference is not a difference at all...it is the lack of understanding about the image of God that creates this difference..First of all..the bible declares we are created in Gods likeness AND His Image.Genesis 1:26 And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness...Now at the time that God said it notice He says Let US..showing that there is with him another..and that other is Jesus ...confirming the scripture in John 1:1 saying In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. This verse is a hard fought against verse by more than one organization because this verse lets us know that Jesus was with God from the beginning..and when you go further you then understand that… [cont.]
Answered by soldier612 - Sun Nov 15 13:31:03 2009

Is there any proof that the Bible God is any better than other Gods of Pagans? If so what exactly is it?
Q. No Bible quotes please. Actual evidence -- what proof do we have that the Bible God is in any way morally better than Pagan Gods?
Asked by God-forsaken girl - Fri May 21 08:39:26 2010 - Religion & Spirituality - 36 Answers - Comments

A. Actually the bible God is better because He is a combination of many of the others. What you need to remember is that the bible was compiled under the auspices of the roman emperor Constantine in an attempt to bring all of the various belief systems of the empire under a common faith. The result was to be the universal or catholic faith. The word Catholic is derived from the Greek adjective katholikos (katholikos), meaning "universal". There is nothing wrong with this and I do not mean for it to sound derogatory. You just need to realize that it is an amalgamation of the various faiths and the dogma and theology of these belief systems. Even assuming benevolence on the part of Constantine s people, making this all make sense… [cont.]
Answered by Don H - Fri May 21 08:43:07 2010

Do Christians view the footnotes in their bibles as the divinely revealed word of their god?
Q. The footnotes in Christian bibles vary between all the different cults of Christianity. Different Christian cults want their flock of fools to have certain interpretations of the bible, so they design their footnotes in accordance with their intentions. There is so much manipulation in religions like Christianity and this is just more manipulation. But do Christians view these footnotes as gospel or are they allowed to exercise their own personal judgment on them?
Asked by - Thu Dec 2 16:41:14 2010 - Religion & Spirituality - 18 Answers - Comments

A. +++To be honest I don't need to read the footnotes. I have come across some I didn't agree with. That is basically for people that don't understand the Word. Some of them have great historical information, depending on the Bible. They are not divine by any means. New Christians have to be careful and pray to understand the Word of God and not so much the footnotes. +++
Answered by Casey - Thu Dec 2 16:53:17 2010

How could a Christian justify the Bible saying that the earth is flat?
Q. I'm a fairly new Christian, but I've never considered this before: The Bible does not specifically claim that "the earth is flat" but it is strongly hinted in several places. It is also rarely hinted at that the earth is round, or a sphere, etc. So if the Bible is God's word, how could a Christian justify the Bible's claims of our earth being flat, when God created earth? Surely God should know that the earth is round, and so this should be said in the Bible?
Asked by anonymous - Sun Sep 6 08:49:32 2009 - Religion & Spirituality - 28 Answers - 1 Comments

A. The Bible states that the earth is spherical, but the word spherical doesn't exist in the ancient Hebrew language that the Old Testament was written in, so "spherical" is described using terminology that could only have been revealed by God at that time. I should start by pointing out that in Isaiah 40:22, the Hebrew word for circle is "chug" , and its Strong's translation may be "circle:" H2329 khv g chug khoog From H2328; a circle: - circle, circuit, compassive Likewise, the Hebrew word used in Isaiah 22:18 may mean circle, the english translators just chose to use "ball", here is Strong's definition of the ambigous Hebrew word used: H1754 d v r dur dure From H1752; a circle, ball or pile: - ball,… [cont.]
Answered by John The Baptist - Sun Sep 6 09:02:33 2009

What Bible verse says that God controls the power the Greek god Hephaestus is supposed to have?
Q. Can anybody give me two Bible verses that says that God has the powers of the Greek god Hephaestus? Hephaestus is the smith-god, the lord of artificers, and patron of crafts. He also is known as the god of fire too.
Asked by mxk_1213 - Sat Sep 18 17:36:34 2010 - Religion & Spirituality - 1 Answers - Comments

A. This is a very good connection! There are many verses that can provide such imagery. One of the gods of the Old Testament, Shaddai, more closely resembles Hephaestus than any others. Apologist claim that this is just another name for god but I'm of the camp that all the names of the OT 'god' were actually separate gods at one point in time. Like Hephaestus, Shaddai is often described as controlling lightning, fire, and smoking mountains (volcanoes); as well as being the forger, crafter of earth. He was also believed to live on a mystical mountain - most commonly Mount Sinai - the Mountain of 'Sin'. Fire, Volcano imagery: Exodus 19: 16 - the Presence of God - On the morning of the third day there was thunder and lightning, with a thick… [cont.]
Answered by Master of My Reality - Sat Sep 18 21:07:10 2010

How could a Christian justify the Bible saying that the earth is flat?
Q. I'm a fairly new Christian, but I've never considered this before: The Bible does not specifically claim that the earth is flat but it is strongly hinted in several places. It is also rarely hinted at that the earth is round, or a sphere, etc. So if the Bible is God's word, how could a Christian justify the Bible's claims of our earth being flat, when God created earth? Surely God should know that the earth is round, and so this should be said in the Bible?
Asked by Kevin - Sat Feb 26 04:44:50 2011 - Religion & Spirituality - 8 Answers - 1 Comments

A. The Bible states that the earth is spherical, but the word spherical doesn't exist in the ancient Hebrew language that the Old Testament was written in, so spherical is described using terminology that could only have been revealed by God at that time. I should start by pointing out that in Isaiah 40:22, the Hebrew word for circle is chug , and its Strong's translation may be circle: H2329 khv g chug khoog From H2328; a circle: - circle, circuit, compassive Likewise, the Hebrew word used in Isaiah 22:18 may mean circle, the english translators just chose to use ball, here is Strong's definition of the ambigous Hebrew word used: H1754 d v r dur dure From H1752; a circle, ball or pile: - ball, turn, round about. Other answerers have pointed… [cont.]
Answered by Deven - Sat Feb 26 04:45:58 2011

What evidence do you see in the Bible that God is evil and Satan is less evil?
Q. According to the Bible God has killed more people than Satan. Even entire villages with women and children and animals. What examples to you have that God is more evil than Satan?
Asked by Bob Dole - Mon Jun 6 00:30:29 2011 - Religion & Spirituality - 9 Answers - Comments

A. God came up with this elaborate plan where he would cause his only son to be tortured and crucified. Satan never did anything so evil. It bothers me that Christians defend this idea like it was a great plan. As for me and my house we will serve Satan.
Answered by TOP CONTRIBUTOR - Mon Jun 6 00:37:08 2011

What do Christians make of the fact that God likes some people better than others?
Q. Is that recognized in Christianity? If not, how do Christians explain God's choosing of the Israelites over other people? See for example, Deuteronomy 7:6, "For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth." Rene O, so you're saying the Bible is wrong? That it misquoted God?
Asked by Hippie Mama is off task - Sun Oct 23 17:38:44 2011 - Religion & Spirituality - 10 Answers - Comments

A. Of course he said that in Deut, he was talking to the Jews. Passed a billboard that said God loves America. Sooo... guess it's whoever he's talking to at the moment.
Answered by Rebel - Sun Oct 23 17:41:57 2011

How come US Christians say bible is word of God but they use Martin Luther's version?
Q. How come US Christians say bible is word of God but then use a bible that has many parts removed ?
Asked by Mary Lamb - Mon Nov 1 21:00:18 2010 - Religion & Spirituality - 4 Answers - Comments

A. Martin Luther translated the German Bible. See how many translations there are of the English Bible... and besides these, there are many more - but they all basically agree.
Answered by wefmeister - Mon Nov 1 21:22:55 2010

Christian bible, Are we exposed to follow the old testament ?
Q. Christian bible, Are we exposed to read the old testament? Christian bible, Are we exposed to follow the old testament ?
Asked by Ryan M - Tue Dec 16 12:58:13 2008 - Religion & Spirituality - 2 Answers - Comments

A. Yes we are definitely supposed to read the old testament, but we are not supposed to follow cultural guidelines. Plus because Jesus rendered animal sacrifices and most of the laws in the new testament no longer needed, we are supposed to follow the New Covenant, not the Abrahamic Covenant.
Answered by But a Disciple - Tue Dec 16 19:13:51 2008

Christians: How do you react when your religion is attacked?
Q. I know many Christians who get very upset when people criticize the Bible and a belief in God. But isn't it really a positive thing that people are attacking Christianity with such great zeal, as that is precisely what God said would happen before armageddon? That means the end comes near, the prize is just around the corner, the carrot at the end of the stick, if you will. It would be far worse if no one criticized Christian beliefs. That would mean the apocalypse is still far off, and isn't that a depressing idea?
Asked by Super Nintendo Chalmers - Thu Sep 4 18:25:08 2008 - Religion & Spirituality - 24 Answers - Comments

A. Religions are attacked pretty often, not just mine. I take it in stride. There are things about Mainstream Christianity I don't agree with anyhow.
Answered by Wayf NSF - Thu Sep 4 18:41:34 2008

Christians; how do our beliefs differ from those who are Unitarian Universalists?
Q. I know that the true Christ- follower believes the Bible and knows that the Jesus Christ is God Himself in the flesh, but my sister just recently got interested in becoming one... I would LOVE and need to learnmore about it. Thank you. God bless.
Asked by Justyne - Mon Aug 20 15:46:37 2012 - Religion & Spirituality - 6 Answers - Comments

A. As a seventh generation Universalist, Unitarian Universalist since 1961, I am consistently amused, aghast and astounded at how many people, ignorant about our denomination, are willing to share their misinformation with others. You will never see me here spouting authoritatively about Baptists, Catholics, Jews, etc. because I am not intimately acquainted with any of those faiths. Let's explore some of the misinformation or myths about Unitarian Universalism: First myth: You can believe anything you want. Here are the principles that bind UUs together. You would find yourself very out of place if you didn't agree with them.: The Principles of the Unitarian Universalist Association We, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist… [cont.]
Answered by Magic One - Mon Aug 20 16:12:19 2012