Author: Kingston Tong

Question: Is the purpose of the Bible to explain how the creation, fall, and redemption will ultimately culminate in a new creation?

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The Bible, Uncategorized

Thank you for the question on the purpose of the Bible, “Is the purpose of the Bible to explain how the creation, fall, and redemption will ultimately culminate in a new creation?” The ultimate purpose of the Bible is to reveal the glorious presence and magnificent essence of God through his creation of the Universe. The … Read More “Question: Is the purpose of the Bible to explain how the creation, fall, and redemption will ultimately culminate in a new creation?” »

Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 13:1-4

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Devotional Thoughts

Read John 13:1-4. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 1 It was just before the Passover Festival. Jesus knew that the hour had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 13:1-4” »

Was Will Smith quoting from Ephesians 4:27 in a direct or indirect way when he was speaking at the acceptance of the Oscar? Should he be demanded that he return the statue to have it given to the next candidate under him?

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Thank you for the question on Will Smith and the Oscar award. If Will Smith’s wife went up to the stage and slap Chris Rock, would the media applaud or be appalled at her action? I believe that most women in general would applaud her action. Making a “joke” about someone’s wife is inappropriate. Chris … Read More “Was Will Smith quoting from Ephesians 4:27 in a direct or indirect way when he was speaking at the acceptance of the Oscar? Should he be demanded that he return the statue to have it given to the next candidate under him?” »

Question: Where in the Bible does it state that the 144,000 will evangelize to the world during the tribulation?

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New Testament

Thank you for the question on the role of the 144,000 during the Tribulation, “Where in the Bible does it state that the 144,000 will evangelize to the world during the tribulation?” In Revelation 7:4–11, the Apostle John cites the numbering of the 144,000 from the Tribe of Israel. In the following verses of 12–17 records … Read More “Question: Where in the Bible does it state that the 144,000 will evangelize to the world during the tribulation?” »

Question: Was Joshua’s conquest in ancient Canaan the elimination of the last of the Nephilim giants?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the question on the Nephilim, “Was Joshua’s conquest in ancient Canaan the elimination of the last of the Nephilim giants?” As one reads the Bible, one has to be careful of making assumptions about the Nephilim. Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration: It is faulty to think that the Nephilim lived through … Read More “Question: Was Joshua’s conquest in ancient Canaan the elimination of the last of the Nephilim giants?” »

How does the Gospel of Mark resonate with secular American culture?

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New Testament

Thank you for the question on the relevance of the Gospel of Mark with the secular American culture: “How does the Gospel of Mark resonate with secular American culture?” Of the Four Gospels, the Gospel of Mark will resonate more with the secular American culture than any of the other three gospels. Here are some thoughts … Read More “How does the Gospel of Mark resonate with secular American culture?” »

In Genesis 34:27, KJV translates הָעִ֑יר (hā·‘îr) as city but in the Strong’s it is also translated as excitement, anguish or terror. Are these two separate words that happen to be spelled the same/understood from context or is one meaning implied?

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Old Testament

It is reasonable to think that that a word may have different meanings. It is also possible that copyist misplaced or heard the sound incorrectly due to one’s pronounciation of that word. In my opinion, the context may provide a clearer interpretation of a word. In Genesis 34, the narrative about the two sons of … Read More “In Genesis 34:27, KJV translates הָעִ֑יר (hā·‘îr) as city but in the Strong’s it is also translated as excitement, anguish or terror. Are these two separate words that happen to be spelled the same/understood from context or is one meaning implied?” »

Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John, Chapter 12 Summary

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Devotional Thoughts

Read John 12:1-49. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John, Chapter 12 Summary” »

Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 12:44-49

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Devotional Thoughts

Read John 12:44-49. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 44 Then Jesus cried out, “Whoever believes in me does not believe in me only, but in the one who sent me. 45 The one who looks at me is seeing the one who sent me. 46 … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 12:44-49” »

If the third temple of Israel gets built before the rapture occurs, does that mean the tribulation begins immediately after?

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New Testament

Thank you for the question on the beginning of the Tribulation, “If the third temple of Israel gets built before the rapture occurs, does that mean the tribulation begins immediately after?” The timeline on the rapture, the rebuilding of the Third Temple, and the Tribulation is debated by theologians. One’s answer will depend upon one’s understanding … Read More “If the third temple of Israel gets built before the rapture occurs, does that mean the tribulation begins immediately after?” »