Category: New Testament

As pertaining to Christianity, is there a thin line between love and hate (I Corinthians 10:21) or we will be accursed (Galatians 1:6–9)? Does it mean we must get all our beliefs right (Hebrews 6:1–3) or be damned (Mark 16:16–18)?

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Christian Living, New Testament

Thank you for the interpretation question on correct doctrine, “As pertaining to Christianity, is there a thin line between love and hate (I Corinthians 10:21) or we will be accursed (Galatians 1:6–9)? Does it mean we must get all our beliefs right (Hebrews 6:1–3) or be damned (Mark 16:16–18)?“ For one’s consideration, context of the verse … Read More “As pertaining to Christianity, is there a thin line between love and hate (I Corinthians 10:21) or we will be accursed (Galatians 1:6–9)? Does it mean we must get all our beliefs right (Hebrews 6:1–3) or be damned (Mark 16:16–18)?” »

Thank you for the question on Scripture, “Why do you think that the scripture does not include the New Testament?”

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New Testament, The Bible

Thank you for the question on Scripture, “Why do you think that the scripture does not include the New Testament?” If I may venture an answer to the question that may help clarify one’s question: The term Scriptures refers primarily to the Old Testaments. One must remember the early Christians only had the Old Testament and … Read More “Thank you for the question on Scripture, “Why do you think that the scripture does not include the New Testament?”” »

Thank you for the question on government, “Romans 13 has implied that we should obey the government as long as its authority is lawful, but we should never obey the unlawful authority of corrupt government. Although implicit, it doesn’t need to be spelled out. Do you agree or disagree?”

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Christian Living, New Testament

Thank you for the question on government, “Romans 13 has implied that we should obey the government as long as its authority is lawful, but we should never obey the unlawful authority of corrupt government. Although implicit, it doesn’t need to be spelled out. Do you agree or disagree?” As a general principle, I would disagree … Read More “Thank you for the question on government, “Romans 13 has implied that we should obey the government as long as its authority is lawful, but we should never obey the unlawful authority of corrupt government. Although implicit, it doesn’t need to be spelled out. Do you agree or disagree?”” »

Is Acts 13.48 describing predestination?

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New Testament

Thank you for the interpretative question on Acts 13:48, “Is Acts 13.48 describing predestination?” In looking at the previous content and the context, the meaning of the word, appointed, may imply predestination. The text says this, “On the next Sabbath almost the whole city gathered to hear the word of the Lord. 45 When the Jews saw … Read More “Is Acts 13.48 describing predestination?” »

Timothy was a young worker in the early church and two different books, or letters, in the New Testament are addressed to him. Who urged Timothy to ‘fight the good fight’ in both the KJV and the NIV Bibles?

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New Testament

Thank you for the question on encouraging Timothy, “Timothy was a young worker in the early church and two different books, or letters, in the New Testament are addressed to him. Who urged Timothy to ‘fight the good fight’ in both the KJV and the NIV Bibles?” The writer of the letter to Timothy is the … Read More “Timothy was a young worker in the early church and two different books, or letters, in the New Testament are addressed to him. Who urged Timothy to ‘fight the good fight’ in both the KJV and the NIV Bibles?” »

Thank you for mentioning the context of John 3:16, “Should John 3:19 be mentioned as well alongside John 3:16?”

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New Testament

Thank you for mentioning the context of John 3:16, “Should John 3:19 be mentioned as well alongside John 3:16?” You are absolutely correct that the context of John 3:16 should also be mentioned that those who reject God’s grace condemns themselves for that person refuses God’s exit of condemnation. John 3 says this: 16 For God so … Read More “Thank you for mentioning the context of John 3:16, “Should John 3:19 be mentioned as well alongside John 3:16?”” »

Do eschatological futurists (premillennialist) think the only test from God they need to worry about is a mark of the beast?

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New Testament

Thank you for the theological question for Premillennialists, “Do eschatological futurists (premillennialist) think the only test from God they need to worry about is a mark of the beast?” Premillennialists believe that Christians will be rapture by the return of Jesus before the Great Tribulation begins. They will return with Jesus at the end of the … Read More “Do eschatological futurists (premillennialist) think the only test from God they need to worry about is a mark of the beast?” »

If good works are not required for salvation, why does the Bible say faith without works is dead in James 2:14?

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Christian Living, New Testament

Thank you for the question on James 2:14, “If good works are not required for salvation, why does the Bible say faith without works is dead in James 2:14?” If a person states that s/he believes something, there must be some action that stems from one’s declaration. If there isn’t any action, then it is a … Read More “If good works are not required for salvation, why does the Bible say faith without works is dead in James 2:14?” »

How can flesh be in The Kingdom after the last trumpet? (1 Cor 15:50 “flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God”) (Rev 11:15 “seventh angel sounded his trumpet”, “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ”)

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New Testament

Thank you for the question on the trumpet and the Kingdom of God, “How can flesh be in The Kingdom after the last trumpet? (1 Cor 15:50 “flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God”) (Rev 11:15 “seventh angel sounded his trumpet”, “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and … Read More “How can flesh be in The Kingdom after the last trumpet? (1 Cor 15:50 “flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God”) (Rev 11:15 “seventh angel sounded his trumpet”, “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ”)” »

If all flesh is with sin which would be characteristic of the flesh, then did the Word of God become flesh, or did He become sinless flesh, which would indicate the distinction between sinful flesh and sinless flesh?

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New Testament, Theology

Thank you for the question on the nature of Christ, “If all flesh is with sin which would be characteristic of the flesh, then did the Word of God become flesh, or did He become sinless flesh, which would indicate the distinction between sinful flesh and sinless flesh?” Here are some thoughts on the nature of … Read More “If all flesh is with sin which would be characteristic of the flesh, then did the Word of God become flesh, or did He become sinless flesh, which would indicate the distinction between sinful flesh and sinless flesh?” »