Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question on the Book of Job, “Is it true that the Book of job in the Bible never happened?” I believe the Book of Job is true. Here are my reasons why I believe so: A. Natural calamities and maundering bands of men were common in the Old Testament. The loss of … Read More “Thank you for the question on the Book of Job, “Is it true that the Book of job in the Bible never happened?”” »
Review The primary purpose of the Academy Hour is? Life Transformation The primary objective for Adult Classes is? Fellowship And second? Instruction What must any successful lesson have? Big Idea What tool do we use to understand the text? Subject/Complement Learning Style Test Go left to right across the page. Rate each word which is … Read More “Teacher’s Training, Lesson 2: Learning Styles and Lesson Aim” »
Purpose To start us off, let’s ask the question: What is the primary purpose of Academy Hour, Sunday School, Second Hour, or whatever churches call it? Teach people! I would tend to agree with you that for most churches their Second Hour’s purpose is about instruction or knowledge transfer; to give you information. While knowledge … Read More “Teachers Training, Lesson 1: Purpose, Big Idea, and Understand the Text” »
Read John 4:19-24. Circle the words that stand out to you? What is the Lord saying to you? 19 “Sir,” the woman said, “I can see that you are a prophet. 20 Our ancestors worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews claim that the place where we must worship is in Jerusalem.” 21 “Woman,” Jesus replied, “believe me, a time is coming when … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 4:19-24” »
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?” »
Read John 4:16-18. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 16 He told her, “Go, call your husband and come back.” 17 “I have no husband,” she replied. Jesus said to her, “You are right when you say you have no husband. 18 The fact is, you have had five husbands, and the … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 4:16-18” »
Thank you for the question on faith and the Bible, “If you wanted more people to believe in God which passage in the Bible would you rewrite?” I would not rewrite any portion of the Bible at all. Here are some thoughts why I wouldn’t rewrite any portion of the Bible for one’s consideration: A. Re-writing … Read More “If you wanted more people to believe in God which passage in the Bible would you rewrite?” »
Thank you for the question on the truthfulness of the Scriptures, “If people believe the Bible is the truth and “the word of God”, but one statement of the Bible is proven wrong, does the Bible then become suspicious of all accounts? The comparison of what is “truth” is dependent on what standard a person uses … Read More “If people believe the Bible is the truth and “the word of God”, but one statement of the Bible is proven wrong, does the Bible then become suspicious of all accounts?” »
Thank you for the interpretative question on Psalm 59:14, “Psalm 59:14 “They return at evening, snarling like dogs, and prowl about the city”. In scripture, I’ve noticed “evening” or even “morning” mentioned many times, but never of a time exactness. (So what time in the evening did they return)?” (NIV). For the Jewish people, sunset was considered … Read More ““Psalm 59:14 “They return at evening, snarling like dogs, and prowl about the city”. In scripture, I’ve noticed “evening” or even “morning” mentioned many times, but never of a time exactness. (So what time in the evening did they return)?”” »
Dear Brother or Sister in the Lord, This booklet is called “The Hope Package.” The Hope Package is designed to be personal and practical by allowing you to journal and to journey with your God. In walking with God, you will need faith, hope, and love (I Cor. 13:13). The Hope Package seeks to do … Read More “THE HOPE PACKAGE” »