Category: New Testament

Thank you for the application question on Luke 24:1–12, “What is the reflection in Luke 24:1-12?” As one reads the text, Luke, the companion of Paul, summarizes the first day of the resurrection from his first hand investigation of Jesus’ resurrection. There is the belief among the women and Jesus’ followers that their teacher and lord … Read More “Question: What is the reflection in Luke 24:1-12?” »

Thank you for the question on the Messianic motif in the Gospel of Mark, “Why is the messianic secret a motif in Mark’s gospel?” If Jesus came proclaiming that he is the Messiah and didn’t go the cross, there would be no kingdom people in the Kingdom of God. The Law of Moses requires that one … Read More “Question: Why is the messianic secret a motif in Mark’s gospel?” »

Thank you for the interpretative question on Mark 9:28–29, “In Mark 9:28-29 kjv, what is meant by “ And when he was come into the house, his disciples asked him privately, Why could not we cast him out? And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting.“?” As … Read More “Question: In Mark 9:28-29 kjv, what is meant by “ And when he was come into the house, his disciples asked him privately, Why could not we cast him out? And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting.“?” »

Thank you for the interpretative question on 3 John 1:4, “In 3 John 1:4, what is meant by “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.”? The writer of the third epistle is viewed by Bible scholars as being the Apostle John. The context reveals that the author had received … Read More “Question: In 3 John 1:4, what is meant by “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth?”” »

Thank you for the interpretative question on 3 John 1:4, “In 3 John 1:4, what is meant by “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.”? The writer of the third epistle is viewed by Bible scholars as being the Apostle John. The context reveals that the author had received … Read More “Question: In 3 John 1:4, “what is meant by “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.”?” »

Thank you for the question on the role of the 144,000 during the Tribulation, “Where in the Bible does it state that the 144,000 will evangelize to the world during the tribulation?” In Revelation 7:4–11, the Apostle John cites the numbering of the 144,000 from the Tribe of Israel. In the following verses of 12–17 records … Read More “Question: Where in the Bible does it state that the 144,000 will evangelize to the world during the tribulation?” »

Thank you for the question on the relevance of the Gospel of Mark with the secular American culture: “How does the Gospel of Mark resonate with secular American culture?” Of the Four Gospels, the Gospel of Mark will resonate more with the secular American culture than any of the other three gospels. Here are some thoughts … Read More “How does the Gospel of Mark resonate with secular American culture?” »

Thank you for the question on the beginning of the Tribulation, “If the third temple of Israel gets built before the rapture occurs, does that mean the tribulation begins immediately after?” The timeline on the rapture, the rebuilding of the Third Temple, and the Tribulation is debated by theologians. One’s answer will depend upon one’s understanding … Read More “If the third temple of Israel gets built before the rapture occurs, does that mean the tribulation begins immediately after?” »

Thank you for the application question on I Corinthians 4:3, “1 Corinthians 4:3 …I judge not mine own self. What is this and how can I learn that?” I Corinthians 4 says this, “This, then, is how you ought to regard us: as servants of Christ and as those entrusted with the mysteries God has … Read More “1 Corinthians 4:3 …I judge not mine own self. What is this and how can I learn that?” »

Thank you for the biblical question on Matthew 7:21–23, “Does Matthew 7:21-23 describe the white throne judgment?“ The Scriptures teaches that there are three future judgments of believers and unbelievers. They are as follows: A. The Bema Seat of Christ (I Cor. 3:10–15). The text says this, “By the grace God has given me, I laid a … Read More “Question: Does Matthew 7:21-23 describe the white throne judgment?” »