Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the interpretative question on debt and debtor in Matthew 6:12 The Greek word for debt is οφειλετης (opheiletes). This is the noun form. It means a debtor; someone who owes. It has the idel of someone who sold or borrowed against something in which that borrower couldn’t delivered. It’s liken to an … Read More “Question: What do ‘debt’ and ‘debtor’ mean when used in the Lord’s Prayer?” »
Read John 17:6-8. Circle the word(s) that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 6 “I have revealed you to those whom you gave me out of the world. They were yours; you gave them to me and they have obeyed your word. 7 Now they know that everything you have … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 17:6-8” »
Read John 17:1-5. Circle the word(s) that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 1 After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed: “Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you. 2 For you granted him authority over all people that he might … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 17:1-5” »
Thank you for the biblical interpretation question on Isaiah 34:14, “Who is Isaiah 34:14 talking about? Who’s Lilith?” The broader context says this, “Edom’s streams will be turned into pitch, her dust into burning sulfur; her land will become blazing pitch! It will not be quenched night or day; its smoke will rise forever. From generation to generation … Read More “Question: Who is Isaiah 34:14 talking about? Who’s Lilith?” »
Thank you for the biblical question on Micah 6:8, Micah 6:6–8 says this, “With what shall I come before the LORD and bow down before the exalted God? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves a year old? 7 Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousand rivers … Read More “Question: What is the best Theme and Aim for the scripture of Micah 6:8?” »
Read John 16:32-33. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 32 “A time is coming and in fact has come when you will be scattered, each to your own home. You will leave me all alone. Yet I am not alone, for my Father is with me. … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 16:32-33” »
Thank you for the biblical question on the message of the Apostles in the Book of Acts, “What message was preached by the apostles in the Book of Acts?” For your consideration, the Apostles preached that men and women are to repent and believe that Jesus is the resurrected Lord and the suffering Messiah who will … Read More “Question: What message was preached by the apostles in the Book of Acts?” »
Thank you for the question on Psalm 23:5 and its application question, “What is meant by the saying, “My cup runs over.” Psalm 23:5, NKJV? Could you confidently say this about yourself?” The sentence, “My cup runs over.” would indicate that one is at peace and in peace. There is great inner joy and assurance that … Read More “Question: What is meant by the saying, “My cup runs over.” Psalm 23:5, NKJV? Could you confidently say this about yourself?” »
Read John 16:23-31. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 23 In that day you will no longer ask me anything. Very truly I tell you, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. 24 Until now you have not asked for anything in … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 16:22-31” »
Read John 16:16-22. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 16 Jesus went on to say, “In a little while you will see me no more, and then after a little while you will see me.” 17 At this, some of his disciples said to one another, … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 16:16-22” »