Answers to Christianity Questions
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?” »
Thank you for the question about the character of God in the Old and New Testament, “Why is God so different in the Old Testament than He is in the New Testament?” As one reads Exodus through Joshua in comparison to Matthew through Acts, it does appear that the actions of God are different. However as … Read More “Why is God so different in the Old Testament than He is in the New Testament?” »
Read John 1:40-42. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord revealing and saying to you? 40 Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of the two who heard what John had said and who had followed Jesus. 41 The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him, “We have … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 1:40-42” »
Read John 1:35-39. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 35 The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. 36 When he saw Jesus passing by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!” 37 When the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus. 38 Turning around, Jesus saw … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 1:35-39” »
Read John 1:32-34. Circle the words that stand out to you? What is the Lord saying to you? 32 Then John gave this testimony: “I saw the Spirit come down from heaven as a dove and remain on him. 33 And I myself did not know him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water told me, … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 1:32-34” »
Read John 1:29-31. Circle the word that stand out to you. Consider, what God is revealing and saying to you about those words? 29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! 30 This is the one I meant when I said, ‘A … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 1:29-31” »
Read John 1:19-28. Circle the words or phrases that stand out to you. 19 Now this was John’s testimony when the Jewish leaders[a] in Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to ask him who he was. 20 He did not fail to confess, but confessed freely, “I am not the Messiah.” 21 They asked him, “Then who are you? Are you Elijah?” … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 1:19-28” »
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?” »
Thank you for the eschatology question, “When is the tribulation and rapture in the Bible?” In giving my understanding to this question, my answer does not represent other Christians or churches. For one consideration of the timeline, when, the tribulation and rapture begins. A. The Tribulation will not begin until the Gospel has been preached throughout … Read More “When is the tribulation and rapture in the Bible ?” »
Read John 1:16-18. Circle the words that stand out to you. 16 Out of his fullness we have all received grace in place of grace already given. 17 For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. 18 No one has ever seen God, but the one and only Son, who is himself God and[a] is in closest relationship with … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 1:16-18” »