Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the application question on running with patience, “How do you run with patience, especially looking at Hebrews 12:1?” As one reads Hebrews 12:1, the verses and thoughts continue through verse 3. Thus, in answering the question, one must keep the context in mind. Hebrews 12 says this, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such … Read More “Question: How do you run with patience, especially looking at Hebrews 12:1?” »
Thank you for the question on Bible reading or preaching, “Why do pastors skip around the Bible instead of reading it front to back?” For one’s consideration of why pastors preach or read from different parts of the Bible: A. That pastor’s church may have a reading program from Genesis to Revelation for its attendees. Many … Read More “Question: Why do pastors skip around the Bible instead of reading it front to back?” »
Thank you for the question, “Why would I post the same scripture and get 5 different opinions?” The primary reason is that readers are reading their theological teaching of their pastor’s or someone they admire to the interpretation of the biblical text. To be honest, we all have our theological bias. It is challenging to set … Read More “Question: Why would I post the same scripture and get 5 different opinions?” »
II. The Journey of Salvation and Transformation. Chapter 5: A Frightful Future While in Bible School, I was required to do a Christian service. In my senior year, I decided to join a team of students to minister to small churches who did not have a pastor. I always thought that every church had a … Read More “My Journey of Faith: A Frightful Future” »
Thank you for the question on Luke, “Did Luke, the Greek Gentile influence the Apostle Paul?” The Scripture is mostly silent about the Apostle Paul’s traveling companion, Luke. Luke was a physician. Colossians 4 says this about Luke, “4 Our dear friend Luke, the doctor, and Demas send greetings” (NIV). II Timothy 4 says this about Luke, 11 Only … Read More “Question: Did Luke, the Greek Gentile influence the Apostle Paul?” »
Thank you for the question on the Beatitude, “According to Matthews 5:5, how can the meek inherit the earth?” (NIV). The text says this: “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration on how the meek inherit the earth: A. Jesus gives the description of a person who … Read More “Question: According to Matthews 5:5, how can the meek inherit the earth?” »
Read John 8:31-47. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 33 They answered him, “We are Abraham’s descendants and have never been slaves of anyone. How can you say that we shall be set free?” 31 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 8:31-47” »
II. The Journey of Salvation and Transformation. Chapter 4: The Frightful Realization While in City College, another young lady started to join our high school-college group. Our van would stop by the grocery store to pick her up on the way to the pastor’s house. At times, I would jump out of the van and … Read More “My Journey of Faith: The Frightful Realization” »
Thank you for the comparative question between the Quran and the Bible, “Is the Quran more progressive than the Bible?” Here are some thoughts on the comparative question between the Quran and the Bible: A. The Quran is more progressive in that it was written later while the Bible is written earlier. The Quran is written … Read More “Question: Is the Quran more progressive than the Bible?” »
Read John 8:22-30. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 22 This made the Jews ask, “Will he kill himself? Is that why he says, ‘Where I go, you cannot come’?” 23 But he continued, “You are from below; I am from above. You are of this … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 8:22-30” »