Theology – Page 5 – Ask Kingston

(I know gods not real) But, if he was, how powerful would fallen archangel lucifer be to an army of 10 million human men in a battle? (Without interference from Jesus or god or any angel)

January 4, 2021October 27, 2021 Kingston Tong No Comments

I was going to by-pass your question, but I will attempt to answer your question from a Biblical viewpoint. Without any interference from God, Jesus or any other angel, Satan could easily defeated 10 million armed men including their nuclear weapons. The reason is that Satan is a spirit being. One can’t defeat a spirit … Read More “(I know gods not real) But, if he was, how powerful would fallen archangel lucifer be to an army of 10 million human men in a battle? (Without interference from Jesus or god or any angel)” »

What is the antidote to the ‘prosperity gospel’?

December 31, 2020October 27, 2021 Kingston Tong No Comments

Christian Living, Theology

Thank you for the question on the Prosperity Gospel, “What is the antidote to the prosperity gospel?” The antidote that I would suggest, recommend is the Lord’s Prayer from Matthew 6:9–13. It is a prayer that most Christians can recite it by heart, but it is truly hard to live it. Here are my reasons … Read More “What is the antidote to the ‘prosperity gospel’?” »

In apophatic theology, can God be likened to the image, created in 2017 by the Event Horizon Telescope, of a black hole 6.5 billion times more massive than the sun, in which we see a center surrounded by a crown of light?

December 30, 2020October 27, 2021 Kingston Tong No Comments

Theology

Thank you for the apophatic theology question regarding God, “In apophatic theology, can God be likened to the image, created in 2017 by the Event Horizon Telescope, of a black hole 6.5 billion times more massive than the sun, in which we see a center surrounded by a crown of light? The subject of the nature … Read More “In apophatic theology, can God be likened to the image, created in 2017 by the Event Horizon Telescope, of a black hole 6.5 billion times more massive than the sun, in which we see a center surrounded by a crown of light?” »

What is “God” and why did God reveal Himself in the First Commandment as thy “God”?

December 29, 2020October 27, 2021 Kingston Tong No Comments

Theology

Thank you for the question about God, “What is “God” and why did God reveal Himself in the First Commandment as thy “God”?” The Westminister Confession is a great statement on the nature of God. It is quite complete in its definition and description of God. For your consideration, I quote the following: “There is but … Read More “What is “God” and why did God reveal Himself in the First Commandment as thy “God”?” »

Can you explain the “He was begotten son of the father from eternity”?

December 17, 2020October 27, 2021 Kingston Tong No Comments

Theology

Thank you for the question, “Can you explain the “He was begotten son of the father from eternity” The deity and humanity of Jesus Christ has been debated by Christians and is still debated by Christians today. The Council of Nicea discussed the divinity of Jesus Christ and the eternality of Jesus Christ, as a … Read More “Can you explain the “He was begotten son of the father from eternity”?” »

When does God give life in the Bible?

December 8, 2020October 28, 2021 Kingston Tong No Comments

Theology, Uncategorized

Thank you for the question about life, “When does God give life in the Bible?” God is the Creator of life and the author of life. Since the question deals with when or the timing of life, I am assuming the question is asking about human life. Each person is a physical being as well as … Read More “When does God give life in the Bible?” »

Was Jesus the son of God or God incarnated?

November 23, 2020October 28, 2021 Kingston Tong No Comments

Theology

Thank you for the question, “Was Jesus the son of God or God incarnate?” As I read the question, there appears to be a two fold question as to the deity of Jesus Christ and the identification of the person incarnated. Within the Christian community, there is a divergent view of the deity of Jesus Christ. … Read More “Was Jesus the son of God or God incarnated?” »

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?” »

Are Evangelical Protestants the modern-day Gnostics?

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

Christian Living, Theology

Thank you for the question on modern-day Gnostics, “Are Evangelical Protestants the modern-day Gnostics?” In order to answer this question one has to define Evangelical Protestants and modern-day Gnostics. Here are two definitions for one’s consideration: According to the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy, they define modern-day Gnostics as “The Gnostics were concerned with the basic questions of … Read More “Are Evangelical Protestants the modern-day Gnostics?” »

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?” »