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Being born dead spirits (Rm 5:12-14) why is faith afterwards revealed (Gal 3:23)? How can a dead spirit (Rm 5:12-14) be saved by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8) when dead and faith is afterwards revealed?

March 28, 2021October 26, 2021 Kingston Tong No Comments

Thank you for the Biblical question, “Being born dead spirits (Rm 5:12-14) why is faith afterwards revealed (Gal 3:23)? How can a dead spirit (Rm 5:12-14) be saved by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8) when dead and faith is afterwards revealed?” Your astute observation and question is correct. A person with a dead spirit can’t by … Read More “Being born dead spirits (Rm 5:12-14) why is faith afterwards revealed (Gal 3:23)? How can a dead spirit (Rm 5:12-14) be saved by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8) when dead and faith is afterwards revealed?” »

What does it mean that God knows your heart (Luke 16:15)?

March 27, 2021October 26, 2021 Kingston Tong No Comments

New Testament

Thank you for the interpretative question on Luke 16:15, “What does it mean that God knows your heart (Luke 16:15)? As one reads this passage, some readers may be frightened by it or comforted by it. We have experienced being misunderstood or even being falsely accused of something, but in our own hearts that was not … Read More “What does it mean that God knows your heart (Luke 16:15)?” »

What kind of wisdom did Solomon have to be able to maintain having 700 wives and 300 concubines?

March 27, 2021October 26, 2021 Kingston Tong No Comments

Old Testament

Thank you for the question on Solomon’s wives, “What kind of wisdom did Solomon have to be able to maintain having 700 wives and 300 concubines?” The Scriptures do not state how Solomon maintain his harem of wives and concubines. In I Kings 4, one reads that King Solomon’s kingdom was highly organized. This was because … Read More “What kind of wisdom did Solomon have to be able to maintain having 700 wives and 300 concubines?” »

Why do the 3 Magi show up in so many manger scenes?

March 27, 2021October 26, 2021 Kingston Tong No Comments

New Testament

Thank you for the question on the Magi, “Why do the 3 Magi show up in so many manger scenes?” The primary reason for three Magi coming to see Jesus at a home is because of the three gifts that were given to him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Each magi presenting one gift to the newly … Read More “Why do the 3 Magi show up in so many manger scenes?” »

Do evangelical teachings follow the Bible?

March 15, 2021October 26, 2021 Kingston Tong No Comments

Christian Living

Thank you for the question on Evangelical teachings, “Do evangelical teachings follow the Bible?” Evangelical teachings do seek to interpret the Scriptures in a historical, grammatical, and literal method. In other words, it seeks to understand the Biblical text in the normal, plain sense as one reads the text. There are Biblical and doctrinal differences within … Read More “Do evangelical teachings follow the Bible?” »

Does Isaiah 66:15-18 say we have to keep the food and incense laws?

March 15, 2021October 26, 2021 Kingston Tong No Comments

Old Testament

Thank you for the Biblical interpretation question, “Does Isaiah 66:15-18 say we have to keep the food and incense laws?” As a Christian, my answer is a controversial one. For one’s consideration, my thinking at this point is that the Israelites will be offering sacrifices and obeying the Law in the Kingdom of God. Ezekiel 40–47 … Read More “Does Isaiah 66:15-18 say we have to keep the food and incense laws?” »

Is it possible to have faith in Christianity after watching this video of Christopher Hitchens?

March 15, 2021October 26, 2021 Kingston Tong No Comments

Uncategorized

Thank you for the question on Christopher Hitchens’ video on Christianity, “Is it possible to have faith in Christianity after watching this video of Christopher Hitchens?” I have watched the video and I am still a Christian. To be fair and balance one should watch a debate between a Christian apologists and Atheists to hear and … Read More “Is it possible to have faith in Christianity after watching this video of Christopher Hitchens?” »

How are the prospects of taking theology as a second degree?

March 15, 2021October 26, 2021 Kingston Tong No Comments

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Thank you for the question on furthering or earning a second degree in theology, “How are the prospects of taking theology as a second degree?” The prospect for someone to earn a MA, M’Div, or Ph’d in Bible or theology is readily offered by seminaries to the public. The critical questions are two fold: Why does … Read More “How are the prospects of taking theology as a second degree?” »

What are the differences between a Christian and a Believer?

March 15, 2021October 26, 2021 Kingston Tong No Comments

Christian Living, New Testament

Thank you for question on the differences between a Christian and a Believer “What are the differences between a Christian and a Believer?” Normally, the term, Christian, and Believer would be synonymous or interchangeable words. Within the Christian community, there is no differences within the Christian community, but not necessarily in our culture. For one’s consideration, … Read More “What are the differences between a Christian and a Believer?” »

Did Zechariah prophecied in the Tanakh that when the kingdom of Yahweh arises, there will be a temple where sacrifices will be performed?

March 14, 2021October 26, 2021 Kingston Tong No Comments

Old Testament

Thank you for the interpretative question on the Messianic Temple from Zechariah, “Did Zechariah prophecied in the Tanakh that when the kingdom of Yahweh arises, there will be a temple where sacrifices will be performed?” As one reads Zechariah, there is the question whether there will be a Temple when the Messiah reigns. Zechariah was written … Read More “Did Zechariah prophecied in the Tanakh that when the kingdom of Yahweh arises, there will be a temple where sacrifices will be performed?” »