Author: Kingston Tong

Question: The stories in the Torah about the Patriarchs emphasize the eternal implications of posterity, of children, of extended multigenerational family. What have we lost by shifting the emphasis to the individual?

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Christian Living, Old Testament

Thank you for the application question of passing on one’s faith, “The stories in the Torah about the Patriarchs emphasize the eternal implications of posterity, of children, of extended multigenerational family. What have we lost by shifting the emphasis to the individual?” The question that you posed is a very relevant one. Here are some thoughts … Read More “Question: The stories in the Torah about the Patriarchs emphasize the eternal implications of posterity, of children, of extended multigenerational family. What have we lost by shifting the emphasis to the individual?” »

Question: Is there still a turning sword at the Garden of Eden according to the Bible?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the question about Tree of Life in the Garden of Eden, “Is there still a turning sword at the Garden of Eden according to the Bible?” Genesis 3 records this narrative after Adam and Eve sinned by eating the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden. “23 So the Lord God banished him from … Read More “Question: Is there still a turning sword at the Garden of Eden according to the Bible?” »

Question: What would society be like if breaking the ten commandments and sinning had always been legal and acceptable?

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Uncategorized

Thank you for the question on the absence of moral laws, “What would society be like if breaking the ten commandments and sinning had always been legal and acceptable?” It would be likely that most if not all society had some form of government or tribal rules to maintain some order in that community. The values … Read More “Question: What would society be like if breaking the ten commandments and sinning had always been legal and acceptable?” »

Question: How can I have faith in Paul’s letters in the Bible? I have a feeling they might go against God.

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Christian Living

Thank you for the question on faith and feeling, “How can I have faith in Paul’s letters in the Bible? I have a feeling they might go against God.” Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration: A. One’s faith is not based on one’s feelings. Feelings are subjective. It is easily swayed by one’s circumstances or … Read More “Question: How can I have faith in Paul’s letters in the Bible? I have a feeling they might go against God.” »

Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 9:39-41

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Devotional Thoughts

Read John 9:39-41. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 39 Jesus said, “For judgment I have come into this world, so that the blind will see and those who see will become blind.” 40 Some Pharisees who were with him heard him say this and asked, … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 9:39-41” »

Question: Can we learn about the future from the Bible?

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Christian Living, Uncategorized

Thank you for the question on eschatology of does the Bible foretell the future. There will be scholars or historians who would advocate that the Bible is written post event after it happened and others who would advocate that it is a game of chance. In other words, they would infer or state that the … Read More “Question: Can we learn about the future from the Bible?” »

Question: Where was the calendar first developed according to Genesis 8:12-13?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the question on calendar, “Where was the calendar first developed according to Genesis 8:12-13?” According to Genesis 1, God made it possible for man to understand the seasons and times. Thus, the “calendar” was not developed in Genesis 8 but in Genesis 1. Genesis 1 says this, “14 And God said, “Let there … Read More “Question: Where was the calendar first developed according to Genesis 8:12-13?” »

Question: If Matthew chapter 28 describes the great commission, would that be the evidence against predestination?

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New Testament, Theology

Thank you for the theological question, “If Matthew chapter 28 describes the great commission, would that be the evidence against predestination?” Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration: A. Predestination may be viewed as the plan of God for the salvation of individuals to become children of God. Romans 8 says this, “29 For those God foreknew … Read More “Question: If Matthew chapter 28 describes the great commission, would that be the evidence against predestination?” »

Question: If Adam and Eve had to eat from the tree of knowledge to know right from wrong, how could they know it was wrong to eat from the tree?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the question on Adam and Eve, “If Adam and Eve had to eat from the tree of knowledge to know right from wrong, how could they know it was wrong to eat from the tree?” Here are some thoughts on your question of Adam and Eve knowing Good and Evil: A. Adam and … Read More “Question: If Adam and Eve had to eat from the tree of knowledge to know right from wrong, how could they know it was wrong to eat from the tree?” »

Question: Exodus 20:11 and 31:15 say, “In six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth.” Do “six days” mean literal six days, that is, 24 hours x 6 times?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the interpretation of creation days, “Exodus 20:11 and 31:15 say, “In six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth.” Do “six days” mean literal six days, that is, 24 hours x 6 times?” Although many Christians hold to a literal six days of creation, I do not hold to that point … Read More “Question: Exodus 20:11 and 31:15 say, “In six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth.” Do “six days” mean literal six days, that is, 24 hours x 6 times?” »