Author: Kingston Tong

As pertaining to Christianity, is there a thin line between love and hate (I Corinthians 10:21) or we will be accursed (Galatians 1:6–9)? Does it mean we must get all our beliefs right (Hebrews 6:1–3) or be damned (Mark 16:16–18)?

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Christian Living, New Testament

Thank you for the interpretation question on correct doctrine, “As pertaining to Christianity, is there a thin line between love and hate (I Corinthians 10:21) or we will be accursed (Galatians 1:6–9)? Does it mean we must get all our beliefs right (Hebrews 6:1–3) or be damned (Mark 16:16–18)?“ For one’s consideration, context of the verse … Read More “As pertaining to Christianity, is there a thin line between love and hate (I Corinthians 10:21) or we will be accursed (Galatians 1:6–9)? Does it mean we must get all our beliefs right (Hebrews 6:1–3) or be damned (Mark 16:16–18)?” »

How many sections and divisions does the Bible have?

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The Bible

Thank you for the questions on the sections and divisions of the Bible, “How many sections and divisions does the Bible have?” In the most basic division, the Bible has two division: the Old Testament and the New Testament. There are 39 books in the Old Testament and 27 books in the New Testament according to … Read More “How many sections and divisions does the Bible have?” »

Why do people believe in God? The crux of this question is ‘believe’. Every scripture, writing, ‘evidence’ so to speak, is written by man. If a billion color blind people ‘believe’ something is black, that’s white…it’s still white. Madness.

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Thank you for the question on belief, “Why do people believe in God? The crux of this question is ‘believe’/ Every scripture, writing, ‘evidence’ so to speak, is written by man. If a billion color blind people ‘believe’ something is black, that’s white…it’s still white. Madness.“ If I may venture an answer to one’s comment on … Read More “Why do people believe in God? The crux of this question is ‘believe’. Every scripture, writing, ‘evidence’ so to speak, is written by man. If a billion color blind people ‘believe’ something is black, that’s white…it’s still white. Madness.” »

Why won’t God answer my prayers but he answers other people’s prayers?

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Christian Living

Thank you for the question on unanswered prayers to God, “Why won’t God answer my prayers but he answers other people’s prayers?” Here are some thoughts for your consideration why God may not answer your prayer: A. God looks at the heart, the motivation of one’s request. Thus one must be honest in one’s motivation before … Read More “Why won’t God answer my prayers but he answers other people’s prayers?” »

Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 4:1-54

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Before we leave John 4, let’s look back for a moment. Read again John 4:1-54 and consider what is the Lord saying to you. John 4:1-54 1Now Jesus learned that the Pharisees had heard that he was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John— 2 although in fact it was not Jesus who baptized, but his disciples. 3 So … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 4:1-54” »

Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 4:43-54

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Devotional Thoughts

Read John 4:43-45. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 43 After the two days he left for Galilee. 44 (Now Jesus himself had pointed out that a prophet has no honor in his own country.) 45 When he arrived in Galilee, the Galileans welcomed him. They had seen all that he had … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 4:43-54” »

Thank you for the question on the recommendation of a Bible book for a deeper walk with the Lord, “What is the best book of the Bible to help me to become closer to God, and why?”

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Christian Living

Thank you for the question on the recommendation of a Bible book for a deeper walk with the Lord, “What is the best book of the Bible to help me to become closer to God, and why?” I recommend the Epistle of I John, followed by the Gospel of John. For one’s consideration, here are the … Read More “Thank you for the question on the recommendation of a Bible book for a deeper walk with the Lord, “What is the best book of the Bible to help me to become closer to God, and why?”” »