Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for mentioning the context of John 3:16, “Should John 3:19 be mentioned as well alongside John 3:16?” You are absolutely correct that the context of John 3:16 should also be mentioned that those who reject God’s grace condemns themselves for that person refuses God’s exit of condemnation. John 3 says this: 16 For God so … Read More “Thank you for mentioning the context of John 3:16, “Should John 3:19 be mentioned as well alongside John 3:16?”” »
What do you do after a holiday celebration? Thanksgiving is over. Did you have to spend an hour or two cleaning up after your guests left or are they staying the weekend? What do you do with all the left-over food? What will you do today? Yesterday at our Church, we had a Thanksgiving Luncheon. … Read More “THE DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING” »
Thank you for the identity of the children of Israel, “Given Deuteronomy 28:15-68 Identifies the true children of Israel. Who would they be today? Biblical Scriptures only!” As I read the question, the answer to the identity of the Israelites is not based on Deuteronomy 28:15–68. The answer is based on Genesis 12:1–3. Here are some … Read More “Given Deuteronomy 28:15-68 Identifies the true children of Israel. Who would they be today? Biblical Scriptures only!” »
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?” »
Thank you for the interpretation of a saying, “Who said, “Lend money to an enemy and thou will gain him; lend money to a friend and thou will lose him”? What does it mean?” The person who shared that piece of wisdom is Benjamin Franklin. As I understand that saying, Benjamin Franklin is stating that an … Read More “Who said, “Lend money to an enemy and thou will gain him; lend money to a friend and thou will lose him”? What does it mean?” »
Thank you for the question on worshiping God, “Which God do you worship, God 1.0 (Old Testament) or God 2.0 (New Testament)?” As I came across this question, I would assume that many Christians would be offended as trolling or is one that ignorant about the Bible. It appears that since one knows about the Old … Read More “Thank you for the question on worshiping God, “Which God do you worship, God 1.0 (Old Testament) or God 2.0 (New Testament)?”” »
Thank you for the question on Adam and Eve, “What is the deep meaning of Adam and Eve eating the fruit of knowledge?” Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration of the broader or deeper meaning of Adam and Eve eating the forbidden fruit: A. When Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit, they lost their … Read More “What is the deep meaning of Adam and Eve eating the fruit of knowledge?” »
Thank you for the question on New Testament and New Covenant, “Is there a difference between the New Testament and the New Covenant? If so, when did the New Covenant become effective?” For individuals who are not familiar with biblical or Christian words, terms like New Testament and New Covenant can be confusing. Here are some … Read More “Is there a difference between the New Testament and the New Covenant? If so, when did the New Covenant become effective?” »
Read John 4:4-6. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 4 Now he had to go through Samaria. 5 So he came to a town in Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground Jacob had given to his son Joseph. 6 Jacob’s well was there, and Jesus, tired as he was … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 4:4-6” »
Thank you for the question of identity for Naboth’s vineyard, “What king orchestrated the stoning of Naboth simply because he wanted ownership of his vineyard (1 Kings 21:1-16)?” As one reads I Kings 21:1–16, the answer is given in the text. The text states that King Ahab wanted to buy even give an exchange of property … Read More “What king orchestrated the stoning of Naboth simply because he wanted ownership of his vineyard (1 Kings 21:1-16)?” »