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Question: Was conception/pregnancy more difficult in Biblical/Old Testament times or simply more valued?

February 2, 2022February 8, 2022 Kingston Tong No Comments

Thank you for the interpretation of pregnancy in Scripture, “Was conception/pregnancy more difficult in Biblical/Old Testament times or simply more valued?“ I would think that conception to delivery of a baby is more difficult in the Old Testament. The reason being that today, we have more medical understanding of conception to delivery with tools to help … Read More “Question: Was conception/pregnancy more difficult in Biblical/Old Testament times or simply more valued?” »

My Journey of Faith: Strange Encounters

February 2, 2022February 10, 2022 Kingston Tong No Comments

My Journey of Faith

II. The Journey of Salvation and Transformation. Chapter 1. Strange Encounters In my sophomore year, our group of guys started to go to a fellowship group in the “The Avenues.” For me, going to the Avenues was a new venture. I heard about relatives moving out of Chinatown to the Avenues, but I had no … Read More “My Journey of Faith: Strange Encounters” »

Question: How does the Bible prove that the Ashkenaz are actually the “house of Edom”?

February 1, 2022February 8, 2022 Kingston Tong No Comments

Old Testament

Thank you for the question on the descendants of Noah, “How does the Bible prove that the Ashkenaz are actually the “house of Edom”?” As I thought about this question, one needs to make a distinction between proof and prove. Proof means the evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a statement. Prove … Read More “Question: How does the Bible prove that the Ashkenaz are actually the “house of Edom”?” »

Question: Pastor John MacArthur stated that biblical scholars need to become the guardians of biblical doctrine. How relevant would that statement be for modern times?

February 1, 2022February 8, 2022 Kingston Tong No Comments

Uncategorized

Thank you for the question on relevance of Bible doctrine for our time, “Pastor John MacArthur stated that biblical scholars need to become the guardians of biblical doctrine. How relevant would that statement be for modern times?” The statement is quite relevant for our times. As our President Biden will be nominating a Supreme Court Justice, … Read More “Question: Pastor John MacArthur stated that biblical scholars need to become the guardians of biblical doctrine. How relevant would that statement be for modern times?” »

Question: What is the sample of intercalation or sandwich in the Gospel of Mark?

February 1, 2022February 8, 2022 Kingston Tong No Comments

New Testament

Thank you for the question of intercalation in the Gospel of Mark, “What is the sample of intercalation or sandwich in the Gospel of Mark?” One would expect intercalation or interruption of events in the life of Jesus. We have interruptions all that time. It’s normal and expected. We have experience our children or spouse call … Read More “Question: What is the sample of intercalation or sandwich in the Gospel of Mark?” »

Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 8:1-8:6a

February 1, 2022January 19, 2022 Kingston Tong No Comments

Devotional Thoughts

Read John 8:1-8:6a. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 1 but Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. 2 At dawn he appeared again in the temple courts, where all the people gathered around him, and he sat down to teach them. 3 The teachers of … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 8:1-8:6a” »

Question: What happened the week before the Genesis 1 creation week? Did anything at all exist before it? I currently believe that in that week G-d was created, but I am willing to entertain other ideas.

January 30, 2022February 8, 2022 Kingston Tong No Comments

Old Testament

Thank you for the question, “What happened the week before the Genesis 1 creation week? Did anything at all exist before it? I currently believe that in that week G-d was created, but I am willing to entertain other ideas.” The question on Genesis 1 and the creation of God is an interesting thought. Here are … Read More “Question: What happened the week before the Genesis 1 creation week? Did anything at all exist before it? I currently believe that in that week G-d was created, but I am willing to entertain other ideas.” »

Question: Can you boldly tell me if a wedding ceremony is scriptural?

January 30, 2022February 8, 2022 Kingston Tong No Comments

Christian Living

Thank you for the question on wedding ceremony, “Can you boldly tell me if a wedding ceremony is scriptural?” In answering the question, one has to consider whether wedding is Scriptural and the format of wedding ceremony is Biblical. Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration: A. The bases of wedding of fidelity and function to … Read More “Question: Can you boldly tell me if a wedding ceremony is scriptural?” »

Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 7:1-52 Review

January 30, 2022January 19, 2022 Kingston Tong No Comments

Devotional Thoughts, Uncategorized

Read John 7:1-52. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 1 After this, Jesus went around in Galilee. He did not want to go about in Judea because the Jewish leaders there were looking for a way to kill him. 2 But when the Jewish Festival of … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 7:1-52 Review” »

Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 7:45-52

January 28, 2022January 11, 2022 Kingston Tong No Comments

Devotional Thoughts

Read John 7:45-52. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 45 Finally the temple guards went back to the chief priests and the Pharisees, who asked them, “Why didn’t you bring him in?” 46 “No one ever spoke the way this man does,” the guards replied. 47 … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 7:45-52” »