Thank you for the interpretative and application question, “Why do Jehovah’s Witnesses interpret “marry only in the Lord” to mean only a “Jehovah’s Witness” thus dooming sisters to being single for life due to the ratio when they could otherwise find a Christian husband?” Although I am not a Jehovah’s Witness, may I suggest a reason … Read More “Question: Why do Jehovah’s Witnesses interpret “marry only in the Lord” to mean only a “Jehovah’s Witness” thus dooming sisters to being single for life due to the ratio when they could otherwise find a Christian husband?“ »
Category: Questions & Answers
Thank you for the biblical question, “Jacob had two wives who were sisters, Leah and Rachel, as per Genesis 29:15-30. What was the name of their father who had Jacob work for him for a total of fourteen years to gain permission to marry both?” Genesis 29 gives the answer to who is the father of … Read More “Question: Jacob had two wives who were sisters, Leah and Rachel, as per Genesis 29:15-30. What was the name of their father who had Jacob work for him for a total of fourteen years to gain permission to marry both?“ »
Question: Do Trinitarians and Binitarians think Paul changed his teaching regarding Jesus (Rom 9:5)?
Thank you for the theological question on Romans 9:5, “Do Trinitarians and Binitarians think Paul changed his teaching regarding Jesus (Rom 9:5)?” If I may cite the broader context in answering one’s question, “I speak the truth in Christ—I am not lying, my conscience confirms it through the Holy Spirit— 2 I have great sorrow and unceasing … Read More “Question: Do Trinitarians and Binitarians think Paul changed his teaching regarding Jesus (Rom 9:5)?” »
Thank you for the question on teaching the Bible in public schools, “For over two thousand years King Solomon’s Proverbs has been the most copied, quoted, and read book in the world on the subjects of knowledge, understanding, and wisdom. Why is it not taught in our schools?” Here are some thoughts as to why the … Read More “Question: For over two thousand years King Solomon’s Proverbs has been the most copied, quoted, and read book in the world on the subjects of knowledge, understanding, and wisdom. Why is it not taught in our schools?” »
Thank you for the application question on Lamentations, “How does Lamentations teach God’s people to respond when we’re being disciplined by God for sin?” Sadly, God’s people don’t think too much of sin. It’s not a big deal or it doesn’t matter at all. We have become callous to sin. In fact, we don’t see it … Read More “Question: How does Lamentations teach God’s people to respond when we’re being disciplined by God for sin?” »
Thank you for the interpretative question, “What is a clean spirit in the Bible?” In thinking about how to answer the question, I like to suggest two approaches to a “clean spirit.” A. The correlation between “evil spirit and “clean” spirit as being angelic beings. In the Gospel, the term, evil spirit, refers to demons. For … Read More “Question: What is a clean spirit in the Bible?” »
Thank you for the question on the rapture, “Will the rapture occur when all the world has heard the gospel?” There are varying views by Christians on what will cause the rapture to occur. One of the views is the proclamation of the Gospel throughout the world. I like to suggest that the rapture will occur … Read More “Question: Will the rapture occur when all the world has heard the gospel?” »
Thank you for the interpretation question, “Why are the Ten Commandments in Exodus 34 never discussed?” As I read Exodus 34 and your question, it appears that the words, “never discussed” needs to be clarify. When we use the term, discuss, it infers questioning, debating, and perhaps a compromise. It’s talking about the topic/subject to see … Read More “Question: Why are the Ten Commandments in Exodus 34 never discussed?” »
Thank you for the question on the visions of Daniel, “When the Biblical prophet Daniel saw the future, was he attempting to describe modern day vehicles or airplanes?” The visions that the Daniel received focuses on central figures and their actions in the future, not on the design of their times. Is it possible that he … Read More “Question: When the Biblical prophet Daniel saw the future, was he attempting to describe modern day vehicles or airplanes?” »
Thank you for the question on the “Epistle of Laodicea,” “What has happened to the “Epistle of Laodicea” mentioned in the Book of Colossians? If it was found, would it be added to the Bible? ” Based on the comments from other respondents, it is unlikely that the “Epistle of Laodicea” would be added to … Read More “Question: “What has happened to the “Epistle of Laodicea” mentioned in the Book of Colossians? If it was found, would it be added to the Bible? ”” »