Year: 2022

Question: What does the colon in verse Matthew 19:9 in the Bible help further explain? Is it a general explanation or a situational explanation?

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New Testament

Thank you for the interpretative question on Matthew 19:9, “What does the colon in verse Matthew 19:9 in the Bible help further explain? Is it a general explanation or a situational explanation?” The punctuation marks in our English translation of the Bible are arbitrary as the translator(s) decide best how to interpret the text or convey … Read More “Question: What does the colon in verse Matthew 19:9 in the Bible help further explain? Is it a general explanation or a situational explanation?” »

Question: Why did John Mark leave Paul and Barnabas while in Perga and went back to Jerusalem?

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New Testament

Thank you for the Biblical question about John Mark, “Why did John Mark leave Paul and Barnabas while in Perga and went back to Jerusalem?” Acts 13 says this, “13 Now Paul and his companions set sail from Paphos and came to Perga in Pamphylia. And John left them and returned to Jerusalem, 14 but they went … Read More “Question: Why did John Mark leave Paul and Barnabas while in Perga and went back to Jerusalem?” »

Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 7:20-24

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Devotional Thoughts

Read John 7:20-24. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 20 “You are demon-possessed,” the crowd answered. “Who is trying to kill you?” 21 Jesus said to them, “I did one miracle, and you are all amazed. 22 Yet, because Moses gave you circumcision (though actually it … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 7:20-24” »

Question: Who is the most read philosopher and theologian?

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Uncategorized

Thank you for the question on the most read philosopher and theologian, “Who is the most read philosopher and theologian?” I don’t know if someone can say definitely who is the most read philosopher and theologian. I would rank Bertrand Russell as one of the the top philosopher and atheistic theologian if I may use that … Read More “Question: Who is the most read philosopher and theologian?” »

Question: What does 1 Timothy 4:15 mean by “meditate”? Why doesn’t it say pray? Should we meditate in the way Buddhists meditate?

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Christian Living, New Testament

Thank you for the question on I Timothy 4:15, “What does 1 Timothy 4:15 mean by “meditate”? Why doesn’t it say pray? Should we meditate in the way Buddhists meditate?” As I read your question, I thought it would be good to see what the Greek text says about that verse since it may affect how … Read More “Question: What does 1 Timothy 4:15 mean by “meditate”? Why doesn’t it say pray? Should we meditate in the way Buddhists meditate?” »

Question: Why are the revelations of St. Paul not included in the Bible?

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New Testament, The Bible

Thank you for the question on special revelation, “Why are the revelations of St. Paul not included in the Bible?” The short answer to the question is that Spirit of God didn’t prompt Him to write those revelations in his letters. The Apostle Paul wrote letters to encourage believers or to answer their questions. It was … Read More “Question: Why are the revelations of St. Paul not included in the Bible?” »

Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 7:14-19

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Devotional Thoughts

Read John 7:14-19. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 14 Not until halfway through the festival did Jesus go up to the temple courts and begin to teach. 15 The Jews there were amazed and asked, “How did this man get such learning without having been … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 7:14-19” »

Question: Is there any evidence that Noah’s flood ever occurred?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the question on the evidence for Noah’s Flood, “Is there any evidence that Noah’s flood ever occurred?” The arguments for a world wide flood and the arguments against a world wide flood has been debated through the centuries and even more intensely in the last 100 years. I offer two thoughts on whether … Read More “Question: Is there any evidence that Noah’s flood ever occurred?” »

Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 7:6-13

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Devotional Thoughts

Read John 7:6-12. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 6 Therefore Jesus told them, “My time is not yet here; for you any time will do. 7 The world cannot hate you, but it hates me because I testify that its works are evil. 8 You … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 7:6-13” »