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For example, to which one of the angels did God ever say: “You are my son; today I have become your father” and again, “I will become his father, and he will become my son”? Hebrews 1:5

December 20, 2020October 27, 2021 Kingston Tong No Comments

New Testament

Thank you for the question on Hebrews 1:5, “For example, to which one of the angels did God ever say: “You are my son; today I have become your father” and again, “I will become his father, and he will become my son”? Hebrews 1:5″. I am not certain what is one’s question. Based on one’s … Read More “For example, to which one of the angels did God ever say: “You are my son; today I have become your father” and again, “I will become his father, and he will become my son”? Hebrews 1:5” »

Was the person who wrote the Gospel of John a gnostic leader?

December 10, 2020October 28, 2021 Kingston Tong No Comments

New Testament, The Bible

Thank you for the question, “Was the person who wrote the Gospel of John a gnostic leader? Gnosticism can be defined as the doctrine that the world was created and ruled by a lesser divinity or a series of lesser divinities of whom Christ was one of them. In other words, Gnosticism teaches that Jesus … Read More “Was the person who wrote the Gospel of John a gnostic leader?” »

How do you feel about people who say Christianity was created by Paul and Jesus had no intentions of us worshiping him as God?

November 22, 2020October 28, 2021 Kingston Tong No Comments

New Testament, The Bible, Uncategorized

Thank you for the question about Apostle Paul and Jesus, “How do you feel about people who say Christianity was created by Paul and Jesus had no intentions of us worshiping him as God?” The individuals who believe that Paul created Christianity and Jesus had no intention of his followers to worship him as God are … Read More “How do you feel about people who say Christianity was created by Paul and Jesus had no intentions of us worshiping him as God?” »

Regarding James 2:10, if one offense makes me guilty of all, then how can I not also be guilty of the sin of presumption, an unforgiveable sin?

November 22, 2020October 28, 2021 Kingston Tong No Comments

Christian Living, New Testament

Thank you for the question on sinning against the Holy Spirit, “Regarding James 2:10, if one offense makes me guilty of all, then how can I not also be guilty of the sin of presumption, an unforgiveable sin?” A person can be guilty of breaking the Royal Law and not be guilty of sinning against the … Read More “Regarding James 2:10, if one offense makes me guilty of all, then how can I not also be guilty of the sin of presumption, an unforgiveable sin?” »

Why did Jesus curse the fig tree in Matthew 21:18-19?

November 21, 2020October 28, 2021 Kingston Tong No Comments

New Testament

Thank you for the question, “Why did Jesus curse the fig tree in Matthew 21:18–19?” As I read Matthew 21:18–19 again to refresh my memory of the context and the text, the reason why Jesus cursed the fig tree was to illustrate that the nation of Israel had all the appearances of being a fruitful … Read More “Why did Jesus curse the fig tree in Matthew 21:18-19?” »

Did Jesus call his disciples apostles?

November 21, 2020October 28, 2021 Kingston Tong No Comments

New Testament

Thank you for the question, “Did Jesus call his disciples apostles?” I may be wrong, but from my reading briefly over the Gospels, Jesus did not call the 12 disciples with the title apostles. In other words, Jesus did not say, “Apostle Peter” or “Apostle John.” Jesus was their teacher. They were his disciples or … Read More “Did Jesus call his disciples apostles?” »

How did Jesus save everyone by dying on the cross?

November 21, 2020October 28, 2021 Kingston Tong No Comments

New Testament, Theology

Thank you for the salvation question, “How did Jesus save everyone by dying on the cross?” The atoning death of Jesus Christ DOES NOT SAVE EVERYONE, but MAKES AVAILABLE God’s salvation to ANYONE who believes in his substitutionary death for him or her. This is an important distinction for the question being pose would inferred that everyone is saved and none … Read More “How did Jesus save everyone by dying on the cross?” »

How many verses are in the Gospel of John?

November 20, 2020October 28, 2021 Kingston Tong No Comments

New Testament

Thank you for the question on the number of Bible verses in the Gospel of John, “How many verses are in the Gospel of John?” Bible titles, chapters and verses were added to help readers find that passage more quickly and easily. Can one imagine trying to find a verse in the Book of Isaiah! Paragraph … Read More “How many verses are in the Gospel of John?” »

What is the modern interpretation of “Sell your garment and buy a sword” in the scripture Luke 22:36-38?

November 17, 2020October 28, 2021 Kingston Tong No Comments

New Testament

Thank you for the interpretative question, “What is the modern interpretation of “Sell your garment and buy a sword” in the scripture Luke 22:36-38?” As one reads Luke 22:36–38, if an interpreter fails to take into account the historical setting of a statement, then that historical statement is distorted and interpreted to justify one’s own viewpoint. … Read More “What is the modern interpretation of “Sell your garment and buy a sword” in the scripture Luke 22:36-38?” »

Is II Peter 3:10 proof that the rapture and the tribulation will not occur?

November 10, 2020October 28, 2021 Kingston Tong No Comments

New Testament, Theology

Thank you for the interpretative question on II Peter 3:10, “Is II Peter 3:10 proof that the rapture and the tribulation will not occur?” As one reads the broader context of II Peter 3:10, the Apostle Peter is referring to the “day of the Lord” as to the coming or return of Jesus Christ. The Apostle … Read More “Is II Peter 3:10 proof that the rapture and the tribulation will not occur?” »