Category: Questions & Answers

Timothy was a young worker in the early church and two different books, or letters, in the New Testament are addressed to him. Who urged Timothy to ‘fight the good fight’ in both the KJV and the NIV Bibles?

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New Testament

Thank you for the question on encouraging Timothy, “Timothy was a young worker in the early church and two different books, or letters, in the New Testament are addressed to him. Who urged Timothy to ‘fight the good fight’ in both the KJV and the NIV Bibles?” The writer of the letter to Timothy is the … Read More “Timothy was a young worker in the early church and two different books, or letters, in the New Testament are addressed to him. Who urged Timothy to ‘fight the good fight’ in both the KJV and the NIV Bibles?” »

Thank you for mentioning the context of John 3:16, “Should John 3:19 be mentioned as well alongside John 3:16?”

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New Testament

Thank you for mentioning the context of John 3:16, “Should John 3:19 be mentioned as well alongside John 3:16?” You are absolutely correct that the context of John 3:16 should also be mentioned that those who reject God’s grace condemns themselves for that person refuses God’s exit of condemnation. John 3 says this: 16 For God so … Read More “Thank you for mentioning the context of John 3:16, “Should John 3:19 be mentioned as well alongside John 3:16?”” »

Given Deuteronomy 28:15-68 Identifies the true children of Israel. Who would they be today? Biblical Scriptures only!

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Old Testament

Thank you for the identity of the children of Israel, “Given Deuteronomy 28:15-68 Identifies the true children of Israel. Who would they be today? Biblical Scriptures only!” As I read the question, the answer to the identity of the Israelites is not based on Deuteronomy 28:15–68. The answer is based on Genesis 12:1–3. Here are some … Read More “Given Deuteronomy 28:15-68 Identifies the true children of Israel. Who would they be today? Biblical Scriptures only!” »

What if a person is an atheist and doesn’t worship anything, nor God, neither Gods? Does it mean that they are not idolaters according to the Bible?

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Christian Living, Uncategorized

Thank you for the question on idolatry, “What if a person is an atheist and doesn’t worship anything, nor God, neither Gods? Does it mean that they are not idolaters according to the Bible?” Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration about idolatry: A. Idolatry can be define as the the worship of someone or something … Read More “What if a person is an atheist and doesn’t worship anything, nor God, neither Gods? Does it mean that they are not idolaters according to the Bible?” »

Who said, “Lend money to an enemy and thou will gain him; lend money to a friend and thou will lose him”? What does it mean?

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Uncategorized

Thank you for the interpretation of a saying, “Who said, “Lend money to an enemy and thou will gain him; lend money to a friend and thou will lose him”? What does it mean?” The person who shared that piece of wisdom is Benjamin Franklin. As I understand that saying, Benjamin Franklin is stating that an … Read More “Who said, “Lend money to an enemy and thou will gain him; lend money to a friend and thou will lose him”? What does it mean?” »

Thank you for the question on worshiping God, “Which God do you worship, God 1.0 (Old Testament) or God 2.0 (New Testament)?”

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Theology

Thank you for the question on worshiping God, “Which God do you worship, God 1.0 (Old Testament) or God 2.0 (New Testament)?” As I came across this question, I would assume that many Christians would be offended as trolling or is one that ignorant about the Bible. It appears that since one knows about the Old … Read More “Thank you for the question on worshiping God, “Which God do you worship, God 1.0 (Old Testament) or God 2.0 (New Testament)?”” »

What is the deep meaning of Adam and Eve eating the fruit of knowledge?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the question on Adam and Eve, “What is the deep meaning of Adam and Eve eating the fruit of knowledge?” Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration of the broader or deeper meaning of Adam and Eve eating the forbidden fruit: A. When Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit, they lost their … Read More “What is the deep meaning of Adam and Eve eating the fruit of knowledge?” »

Is there a difference between the New Testament and the New Covenant? If so, when did the New Covenant become effective?

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Theology, Uncategorized

Thank you for the question on New Testament and New Covenant, “Is there a difference between the New Testament and the New Covenant? If so, when did the New Covenant become effective?” For individuals who are not familiar with biblical or Christian words, terms like New Testament and New Covenant can be confusing. Here are some … Read More “Is there a difference between the New Testament and the New Covenant? If so, when did the New Covenant become effective?” »

What king orchestrated the stoning of Naboth simply because he wanted ownership of his vineyard (1 Kings 21:1-16)?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the question of identity for Naboth’s vineyard, “What king orchestrated the stoning of Naboth simply because he wanted ownership of his vineyard (1 Kings 21:1-16)?” As one reads I Kings 21:1–16, the answer is given in the text. The text states that King Ahab wanted to buy even give an exchange of property … Read More “What king orchestrated the stoning of Naboth simply because he wanted ownership of his vineyard (1 Kings 21:1-16)?” »

Do eschatological futurists (premillennialist) think the only test from God they need to worry about is a mark of the beast?

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New Testament

Thank you for the theological question for Premillennialists, “Do eschatological futurists (premillennialist) think the only test from God they need to worry about is a mark of the beast?” Premillennialists believe that Christians will be rapture by the return of Jesus before the Great Tribulation begins. They will return with Jesus at the end of the … Read More “Do eschatological futurists (premillennialist) think the only test from God they need to worry about is a mark of the beast?” »