Category: New Testament

Thank you for the question on water baptism, “Where did Paul mention a water baptism in the Epistles in which he would have contradicted himself in Ephesians 4:5 one baptism when Rm 6:3-4, Gal 3:27, Col 2:12, I Cor 12:13 all speak of Holy Spirit baptism? Follow me as I Christ I Cor 11:1; 1:17?” May … Read More “Question: Where did Paul mention a water baptism in the Epistles in which he would have contradicted himself in Ephesians 4:5 one baptism when Rm 6:3-4, Gal 3:27, Col 2:12, I Cor 12:13 all speak of Holy Spirit baptism? Follow me as I Christ I Cor 11:1; 1:17?” »

Thank you for the question on the recipients of the Gospels, “What were the people way back then thinking about the gospel of Matt, Mark, Luke, and John?” As the Gospel of Salvation was being proclaimed to the Gree-Roman world and beyond, the believers wanted to know more about this Jesus and the salvation that he … Read More “Question: What were the people way back then thinking about the gospel of Matt, Mark, Luke, and John?” »

Thank you for the question on the “Great Commission” in the Gospel of John, “Does the Gospel of John contain any kind of “Great Commission,” instructing the disciples to go into all the world, preaching the gospel, etc.?” The Gospel of John is the Great Commission Message and the followers are to sent to preach the … Read More “Question: Does the Gospel of John contain any kind of “Great Commission,” instructing the disciples to go into all the world, preaching the gospel, etc.?” »

Thank you for the comparative writing question between the Apostle Paul and Peter, “Why was Apostle Paul’s writing style very similar to Peter?” In answering this question, let’s define “writing style. Here is a general description of writing style: Writing styles would include the mechanical or technical aspects of writing, the voice of the writer’s … Read More “Question: Why was Apostle Paul’s writing style very similar to Peter?” »

Thank you for the theological question, “What will free will be like in the Great tribulation?” According to Revelation, humans will have very limited free will or free choice as the Antichrist will rule over and enforce the worship of the Beast. Revelation 13 says this, “Then I saw a second beast, coming out of the earth. … Read More “Question: What will free will be like in the Great tribulation?” »

Thank you for the question on the problems with the Church at Corinth, “After the apostle Paul had established the church at Corinth, he had to write them letters correcting some of their errors. In his first letter to the Corinthians, what was the first problem that they had which he felt obliged to address?” The … Read More “Question: After the apostle Paul had established the church at Corinth, he had to write them letters correcting some of their errors. In his first letter to the Corinthians, what was the first problem that they had which he felt obliged to address?” »

Thank you for the exegetical question on Luke 24:1, “How would you explain Luke 24:1 in your own words?” Luke 24:1 says this, “On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb” (NIV). Here are some thoughts of how I would explain … Read More “Question: How would you explain Luke 24:1 in your own words?” »