Question #53 – Mayroong mga nagtatanong ng ganito: “Saan natin mababasa sa Biblia ang katagang Biblia, liban sa cover sapagkat yung cover ay gawa ng printer, hindi kinasihan ng Diyos yun?” (Some folks in our country, the Philippines, ask in the dialect: “Where in the Bible can we read the word Biblia, except the cover…
Category: Biblical and Historical Questions
Why does the Qurán not recognize the name Yahweh or Yahuah? 52
#52 – Islam recognizes the inspiration of the Torah, the five books of Moses (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy) a document from God, why is it that the Qurán does not recognize the name Yahweh or Yahuah but uses Allah? Answer: Yes, this is one of the weaknesses of Islam. Below are some quotations…
Does Islam believe in the Pentateuch and the Gospels? 51
#51 – Does Islam believe in the Pentateuch (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers Deuteronomy), and in the Gospel Record (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John)? Answer: Yes, they believe, based on readings we glean from the Qur’an itself. Observe closely the following quotes and judge for yourselves. But the Qur’an states that Jews breached their covenant with Allah….
Can spirit beings become material or physical for certain purposes? (49)
#49 – Can spirit beings become material or physical for certain purposes? This question arises because of the premise submitted by Muslims and members of the INC-1914 which states that “God is not man, and man is not God.” What is your reaction to this? Answer: First notice the difference between the statements: “God is…
Did God appear to human beings in the Old Testament? Part 1 (47)
#47 Did the true God, Yahweh, appear to any human being in the Old Testament period from the time of the Book of Genesis to the Book of Malachi? Answer: It depends on the meaning we attach to the word “appear” and the context of a passage submitted. There were appearances. Let us note several…
Did God appear to any humans in the Old Testament? Part 2 (48)
#48 Did the true God, Yahweh, appear to any human beings in the Old Testament period from the time of the Book of Genesis to the Book of Malachi? (A sequel of the immediately preceding question.) Answer: Let us note several passages and define some terms: Passages: Isaiah 6:1-5, “In the year that King Uzziah…
The Conduit of Blessings through Abraham (29)
Question #29 – Does the conduit of blessings pass through Abraham ➜ to Ishmael ➜ to Muhammad? OR is it through Abraham ➜ Isaac ➜ Jacob ➜ Jesus Christ? Answer – It is through Isaac ➜ Jacob ➜ Jesus Christ! Not through Muhammad. Explanation: The Torah (5 books written by Moses = Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus,…
Why the difference in KJV and NIV? A passage comparison (28)
Question #28 – Why is it that in the King James Version of the Bible, Matthew 18:11 and Luke 9:56 have more words compared to lesser words in the New International Version? Answer: Our King James Bible (KJV) was launched in the year 1611 in London, England, while the New International Version (NIV) was completed…
Who Founded the Roman Catholic Church (606 AD) and Greek Orthodox Church (1054 AD) 27
Question #27 – Was the Bishop of Rome, Pope Boniface III, the founder of the Roman Catholic Church in the year 606 Anno Domini? Was Patriarch Cerularius the founder of the Greek Orthodox Church in the year 1054? Answer: No! Bishop Boniface III is not the founder of the Roman Catholic Church 606 A.D.!!! Patriarch…
How does Apostle John prove the deity of Christ in his gospel account in relation to the Last Judgment? 26
Question #26 – How does Apostle John prove the deity of Christ in his gospel account in relation to the Last Judgment? Answer: We resume the study on the deity of Christ Jesus based on the Gospel account of Apostle John. The Last Judgment is the most awaited event in our history when all nations…