Author: Kingston Tong

Why do some people accept the possibility that the written Torah is the word of the Creator, but not the Talmud? Don’t they realize the thousands of contradictions/ ambiguities that exist in the plain reading of the verses, without the Talmud?

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Old Testament, The Bible, Uncategorized

Thank you for the question on the Torah and the Talmud, “Why do some people accept the possibility that the written Torah is the word of the Creator, but not the Talmud? Don’t they realize the thousands of contradictions/ ambiguities that exist in the plain reading of the verses, without the Talmud? The Talmud is a … Read More “Why do some people accept the possibility that the written Torah is the word of the Creator, but not the Talmud? Don’t they realize the thousands of contradictions/ ambiguities that exist in the plain reading of the verses, without the Talmud?” »

What is your biblical message of the day?

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Uncategorized

Thank you for the question, “What is your biblical message of the day?” As I have been reading through the Major Prophets, the Spirit of God impress on me on true worship and false worship. God used the word that the worshipers were trampling into his courts. They performed the require rituals but their hearts … Read More “What is your biblical message of the day?” »

What are the mission implications of Genesis chapter 1 to Chapter 11?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the mission implication of Genesis 1 to 11, “What are the mission implications of Genesis chapter 1 to Chapter 11?” Many pastors cited Genesis 3:15 as the proto-gospel of the coming conflict between the seed of the woman and the seed of the serpent and the victory of the seed of the woman … Read More “What are the mission implications of Genesis chapter 1 to Chapter 11?” »

If Noah’s Ark actually happened, what would really occur on that ship?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the question on the animals on Noah’s Ark, “If Noah’s Ark actually happened, what would really occur on that ship?” A. Respondents on this question has question the floatability of the Ark. Whatever the largest size of the wooden ship, the Scriptures declared that pitch and tar was used to cover the interior … Read More “If Noah’s Ark actually happened, what would really occur on that ship?” »

Does John 1:1-4 contradict Isaiah 45:5, 6 and 12?

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New Testament, Old Testament

As one reads Isaiah 45:5,6 and 12, the Decalogue declares and affirms Isaiah 45:5,6 and 12. There is only one God. Having said that as one may know tIn he Hebrew word for God is “Elohim.” Hebrew scholars have observed that the word, “Elohim” is plural in form, not singular in form. The question arises … Read More “Does John 1:1-4 contradict Isaiah 45:5, 6 and 12?” »

I dislike my parents. Will I spend eternity with them?

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Christian Living, Uncategorized

Thank you for the question on eternity with unhappy relationship, “I dislike my parents. Will I spend eternity with them?” A thought for our consideration is that our perception of family and friends become clearer in eternity. Most children and even parents truly do not speak to each other. They just know the rules but … Read More “I dislike my parents. Will I spend eternity with them?” »

Is it possible that the world before Noah’s flood would have been a truly terrifying world to live in with human size, insects, large mammal predators, dinosaurs, and the Nephilim?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the question of the animal kingdom before the Flood, “Is it possible that the world before Noah’s flood would have been a truly terrifying world to live in with human size, insects, large mammal predators, dinosaurs, and the Nephilim?” I do not believe the animal or insect kingdom were terrifying to humans. As … Read More “Is it possible that the world before Noah’s flood would have been a truly terrifying world to live in with human size, insects, large mammal predators, dinosaurs, and the Nephilim?” »

What is the original translation of Deuteronomy 28:53? What does it mean?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the question on the translation and meaning of Deuteronomy 25.53, “What is the original translation of Deuteronomy 28:53? What does it means?” According to the Analytical Key to the Old Testament by John Owens, this is his translation of the Hebrew text. The context is the curses that God will bring upon the … Read More “What is the original translation of Deuteronomy 28:53? What does it mean?” »

What is the meaning of invincible ignorance in Rom 2:14-15?

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New Testament

Thank you for interpretative question, “What is the meaning of invincible ignorance in Rom 2:14-15?” In order to discuss invincible ignorance, one must define the term. According to Catholic theology invincible ignorance excuses a person from all culpability. An action committed in ignorance of the law prohibiting it, or of the facts of the case, is … Read More “What is the meaning of invincible ignorance in Rom 2:14-15?” »

Why have archaeologists failed in finding a shred of evidence about the Exodus in Sinai Peninsula? Should they look somewhere else or the event never happened?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the question on evidences of the Exodus in the Sinai Peninsula, “Why have archaeologists failed in finding a shred of evidence about the Exodus in Sinai Peninsula? Should they look somewhere else or the event never happened?” Let us presume that the Exodus is true, what evidences does one expect to find in … Read More “Why have archaeologists failed in finding a shred of evidence about the Exodus in Sinai Peninsula? Should they look somewhere else or the event never happened?” »