Category: New Testament

Thank you for the question on the person who was take to Caesarea by a Roman detachment, “Acts 23:23 tells of a worker in the early church being transferred to Caesarea by a detachment of two hundred soldiers and two hundred spearmen as well as a number of horsemen. Who was the worker in the early … Read More “Acts 23:23 tells of a worker in the early church being transferred to Caesarea by a detachment of two hundred soldiers and two hundred spearmen as well as a number of horsemen. Who was the worker in the early church?” »

Thank you for the question on the meaning of Acts 4, “What is the meaning of Acts 4 in the Bible?” As I read Acts 4, the central thought that comes to me that the early believers were willing to sacrifice everything for the proclamation and furtherance of the Gospel including their possessions and their lives. … Read More “What is the meaning of Acts 4 in the Bible?” »

Thank you for the application question on James 4:8–10, “What does it mean if we can’t mourn over our sins like in James 4:8-10?” For one’s consideration, if a person doesn’t mourn or grieve over one’s sin(s), s/he has forgotten the serious offense of sin against God and the spiritual compromise of living for/of this world. … Read More “What does it mean if we can’t mourn over our sins like in James 4:8-10?” »

Thank you for the interpretative question on Cornelius’ conversion, “What is the significance of Cornelius’ conversion in the Book of Acts?” The significance of Cornelius’ vision and conversion is that the Gentiles do not have to be a proselyte Jew in order to receive the gift of salvation from God. The Acts 10 says this, “Then Peter … Read More “What is the significance of Cornelius’ conversion in the Book of Acts?” »

Thank you for the biblical question, “Who is the only One who fully knows and fully loves you, John 4:4?” The One who fully knows and fully loves me is the Creator God through his Son Jesus Christ. For one’s consideration, here are some thoughts regarding John 4:4: A. No orthodox/conservative Jew would go in or … Read More “Who is the only One who fully knows and fully loves you, John 4:4?” »

Thank you for the biblical/theological question on death, “According to this doctrine, Is “Limbo” only reserved for old testament patriarchs and unbaptized infants… or do other types of people go there too?” The Catholic Church teaches in its doctrine that Purgatory is the place of punishment while Limbo is the place of waiting without pain or … Read More “According to this doctrine, Is “Limbo” only reserved for old testament patriarchs and unbaptized infants… or do other types of people go there too?” »