Category: Christian Living

To understand the holy scriptures, is reading them in the original manuscript and language paramount?

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Christian Living

Thank you for question on understanding the Scriptures, “To understand the holy scriptures, is reading them in the original manuscript and language paramount?” There are many different religions and each religion have their own sacred writings or scriptures. As a Christian, the Scriptures are referred to both the Old and New Testament. There 39 in the … Read More “To understand the holy scriptures, is reading them in the original manuscript and language paramount?” »

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)?” »

Why won’t God answer my prayers but he answers other people’s prayers?

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Christian Living

Thank you for the question on unanswered prayers to God, “Why won’t God answer my prayers but he answers other people’s prayers?” Here are some thoughts for your consideration why God may not answer your prayer: A. God looks at the heart, the motivation of one’s request. Thus one must be honest in one’s motivation before … Read More “Why won’t God answer my prayers but he answers other people’s prayers?” »

Thank you for the question on the recommendation of a Bible book for a deeper walk with the Lord, “What is the best book of the Bible to help me to become closer to God, and why?”

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Christian Living

Thank you for the question on the recommendation of a Bible book for a deeper walk with the Lord, “What is the best book of the Bible to help me to become closer to God, and why?” I recommend the Epistle of I John, followed by the Gospel of John. For one’s consideration, here are the … Read More “Thank you for the question on the recommendation of a Bible book for a deeper walk with the Lord, “What is the best book of the Bible to help me to become closer to God, and why?”” »

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?”” »

What if a person is an atheist and doesn’t worship anything, nor God, neither Gods? Does it mean that they are not idolaters according to the Bible?

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Christian Living, Uncategorized

Thank you for the question on idolatry, “What if a person is an atheist and doesn’t worship anything, nor God, neither Gods? Does it mean that they are not idolaters according to the Bible?” Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration about idolatry: A. Idolatry can be define as the the worship of someone or something … Read More “What if a person is an atheist and doesn’t worship anything, nor God, neither Gods? Does it mean that they are not idolaters according to the Bible?” »

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?” »

Based on Luke 22:26 and 9:60-62, what does discipleship mean?

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Christian Living, New Testament

Thank you for the question on discipleship from Luke, “Based on Luke 22:26 and 9:60-62, what does discipleship mean?” Before one seeks to define the meaning of discipleship, I cite the broader passage so that one can understand the context of the verses. Luke 22 says this, “A dispute also arose among them as to which of … Read More “Based on Luke 22:26 and 9:60-62, what does discipleship mean?” »

What leads you to believe that the Bible is true?

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Christian Living, The Bible, Uncategorized

Thank you for the question on trusting the Bible, “What leads you to believe that the Bible is true?” Growing in a non-Christian home, I never owned a Bible until I was in high school so I never really read the Bible. I heard Bible stories, saw movies or TV programs about Bible character. Yes, I … Read More “What leads you to believe that the Bible is true?” »

How may we gain benefits from Mark’s Gospel?

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Christian Living, New Testament

Thank you for the question on the benefit of the Gospel of Mark, “How may we gain benefits from Mark’s Gospel?” For one’s consideration on the lessons one can learn from the Gospel of Mark: A. One of the benefits of the Gospel of Mark is not so much where one came from but have you … Read More “How may we gain benefits from Mark’s Gospel?” »