Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question on the Gospel of Mark, “What are your thoughts about the Gospel of Mark?” Here are some thoughts on the Gospel of Mark: Mark is the shortest of the four Gospels. Mark is less complicated in sentence structure. Mark begins the life of Jesus with John the Baptist. Mark emphasizes … Read More “What are your thoughts about the Gospel of Mark?” »
Thank you for the question on the ascension of Jesus, “The Gospel according to Saint Luke says the Ascension occurred in the vicinity of Bethany (Luke 24:50-51). Where do the Acts of the Apostles say it happened?” The Gospel of Luke says that Jesus ascended in the vicinity of Bethany, not in Bethany. Bethany itself is … Read More “The Gospel according to Saint Luke says the Ascension occurred in the vicinity of Bethany (Luke 24:50-51). Where do the Acts of the Apostles say it happened?” »
Read John 5:7-14. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 7 “Sir,” the invalid replied, “I have no one to help me into the pool when the water is stirred. While I am trying to get in, someone else goes down ahead of me.” 8 Then Jesus said to … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 5:7-14” »
Read John 5:4-7. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 5 One who was there had been an invalid for thirty-eight years. 6 When Jesus saw him lying there and learned that he had been in this condition for a long time, he asked him, “Do you want to get well?” … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 5:4-7” »
Thank you for the very practical question, “How do Bible principles help us to have the right view of family obligations?” Here are some thoughts for your consideration on Biblical Principles on family obligations: A. The family obligation starts between God and the husband and wife (Rom. 12:1–2). In a Christian family, God is the head … Read More “How do Bible principles help us to have the right view of family obligations?” »
Thank you for the interpretative question, “Are 2 Thessalonians 2:6-8 and Revelation 20:1-3 talking about the same time period and events?” As I read the context of both passages, the passage is speaking about the same time period: The Tribulational Period and the events within the Tribulational Time Period are different. II Thess. 2 says this, “3 … Read More “Are 2 Thessalonians 2:6-8 and Revelation 20:1-3 talking about the same time period and events?” »
Read John 5:1-3. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 1Some time later, Jesus went up to Jerusalem for one of the Jewish festivals. 2 Now there is in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate a pool, which in Aramaic is called Bethesda and which is surrounded by five covered colonnades. 3 Here a … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in John 5:1-3” »
Thank you for the interpretative question on Matthew 8:23–26, “According to Matthew 8:23-26, how did “a great storm” test the disciples’ faith?” Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration that the great storm tested the disicples’ faith. In the beginning of Matthew 8, the disciples saw a leper asked Jesus to heal him, a Centurion came … Read More “According to Matthew 8:23-26, how did “a great storm” test the disciples’ faith?” »
Thank you for question on understanding the Scriptures, “To understand the holy scriptures, is reading them in the original manuscript and language paramount?” There are many different religions and each religion have their own sacred writings or scriptures. As a Christian, the Scriptures are referred to both the Old and New Testament. There 39 in the … Read More “To understand the holy scriptures, is reading them in the original manuscript and language paramount?” »
Thank you for the question on faith, “Why would God give people direct proof in a Millennium Reign after The Return if this entire reality is based on faith for salvation?” Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration: A. Faith is based on a promise given by God to his people. Hebrews 11 says this, “Now faith … Read More “Why would God give people direct proof in a Millennium Reign after The Return if this entire reality is based on faith for salvation?” »