Author: Kingston Tong

Question: How come the Bible never discusses the specific dwelling places that Adam and Eve would have lived in before they ate the forbidden fruit and after?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the question on the location of the Garden of Eden, “How come the Bible never discusses the specific dwelling places that Adam and Eve would have lived in before they ate the forbidden fruit and after?” For your consideration, the Bible does share the dwelling places that Adam and Eve lived in the … Read More “Question: How come the Bible never discusses the specific dwelling places that Adam and Eve would have lived in before they ate the forbidden fruit and after?” »

Question: Is there any difference between judgement and correction or saying the truth as it is? What are some instances in the Bible of judgement, correction, and spilling the truth?

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Christian Living

Thank you for the question on judgment and correction, “Is there any difference between judgement and correction or saying the truth as it is? What are some instances in the Bible of judgement, correction, and spilling the truth?” Here are some thoughts on judgment and correction: A. Judgment is about discerning the truthfulness and the penalty … Read More “Question: Is there any difference between judgement and correction or saying the truth as it is? What are some instances in the Bible of judgement, correction, and spilling the truth?” »

Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 9:13-34

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Devotional Thoughts

Read John 9:13-34. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 13 They brought to the Pharisees the man who had been blind. 14 Now the day on which Jesus had made the mud and opened the man’s eyes was a Sabbath. 15 Therefore the Pharisees also asked … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 9:13-34” »

My Journey of Faith: Learning Without Knowing It

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My Journey of Faith

III.  The Journey of Sight rather than by Faith. Chapter 4: Learning Without Knowing It In the 10 years that we were in Portland, Oregon, we served at Chinese Baptist Church. At my time at Multnomah Bible School, I was involved in the English-speaking ministry. We decided to attend that church because of our dear … Read More “My Journey of Faith: Learning Without Knowing It” »

Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 9:7b-12

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Devotional Thoughts

Read John 9:7b-12. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 7b So the man went and washed, and came home seeing. 8 His neighbors and those who had formerly seen him begging asked, “Isn’t this the same man who used to sit and beg?” 9 Some claimed … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 9:7b-12” »

My Journey of Faith: Talking but Getting Nowhere

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My Journey of Faith

III.  The Journey of Sight rather than by Faith. Chapter 2: Talking but Getting Nowhere Ramona was the extrovert. I was the introvert. She would be circulating among the people at church while I would be just percolating in one spot. I didn’t know how or what to say to people unless it was Bible … Read More “My Journey of Faith: Talking but Getting Nowhere” »

Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 9:3-7a

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Devotional Thoughts

Read John 9:3-7a. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 3 “Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” said Jesus, “but this happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him. 4 As long as it is day, we must do the works of … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 9:3-7a” »

Question: Are there any good trusted pastors’ sermons out there that I can watch? I have tried watching John piper, Joseph prince, Steven furtick, Joyce Meyer etc. but I have heard a lot of controversy about them teaching false things.

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Christian Living

Thank you for the question on the preachers of the Word, “Are there any good trusted pastors’ sermons out there that I can watch? I have tried watching John piper, Joseph prince, Steven furtick, Joyce Meyer etc. but I have heard a lot of controversy about them teaching false things.” Each of us is influenced by … Read More “Question: Are there any good trusted pastors’ sermons out there that I can watch? I have tried watching John piper, Joseph prince, Steven furtick, Joyce Meyer etc. but I have heard a lot of controversy about them teaching false things.” »

Question: Is there a Bible story about confidence?

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Christian Living, Uncategorized

Thank you for the question on confidence, “Is there a Bible story about confidence?” The Bible narrative records many men who lack confidence in serving the Lord, but the Lord encouraged them to be his servant. Here are some stories that one can read about the lack of or having confidence: A. Moses when God called … Read More “Question: Is there a Bible story about confidence?” »

Question: What additional insight, wisdom or explanation might you add to illuminate the passages from our Holy Bible, (NAB) The Book of Exodus, 3:13 and 14?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the question on Exodus 3:13–14, “What additional insight, wisdom or explanation might you add to illuminate the passages from our Holy Bible, (NAB) The Book of Exodus, 3:13 and 14?” Here are some thoughts on Exodus 3:13–15. Before I share it, it is not that I have greater insight, but as we observe … Read More “Question: What additional insight, wisdom or explanation might you add to illuminate the passages from our Holy Bible, (NAB) The Book of Exodus, 3:13 and 14?” »