Month: May 2022

Question: Why are the practices of today’s churches different from that of the early church in the Bible?

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Christian Living, New Testament

Thank you for the question on church practices, “Why are the practices of today’s churches different from that of the early church in the Bible?” In Acts 2, the text states what the early church practiced following the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The text says this, “42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to … Read More “Question: Why are the practices of today’s churches different from that of the early church in the Bible?” »

Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 14:15-21

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Devotional Thoughts

Read John 14:15-21. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 15 “If you love me, keep my commands. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— 17 the Spirit of truth. The world … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 14:15-21” »

Question: How many people still believe in the Exodus 21:22–25 that is in the Bible?

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Christian Living, Old Testament

Thank you for the question on belief of Exodus 21:22–25, “How many people still believe in the Exodus 21:22–25 that is in the Bible?” The number of people who still believe or affirm equal justice is 100%. Exodus 21:21–25 is the heart for equal justice under the law. In the heart of every victim, there is … Read More “Question: How many people still believe in the Exodus 21:22–25 that is in the Bible?” »

Question: What is the difference between the Old Testament and the New Testament?

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New Testament, Old Testament, The Bible

Thank you for the question on the differences between the Old Testament and the New Testament, “What is the difference between the Old Testament and the New Testament?” Here are some thoughts on the differences between the Old Testament and the New Testaments: A. The Old Testaments were written by the prophets while the New Testaments … Read More “Question: What is the difference between the Old Testament and the New Testament?” »

Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 14:9-14

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Devotional Thoughts

Read John 14:9-14. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 9 Jesus answered: “Don’t you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? 10 … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 14:9-14” »

Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 14:5-8

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Devotional Thoughts

Read John 14:5-8. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 5 Thomas said to him, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?” 6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 14:5-8” »

Question: Which Bible verses teach us repentance to God?

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Christian Living

Here are some verses regarding repentance. Enclosed are some key verses on repentance. One can do a fuller search on repentance the internet. A. In the Old Testament: Prayer of Solomon: I Kings 8:22–52 Prayer of Nehemiah: Nehemiah 5:1–13 Prayer of Ezra: Ezra 9:1–15 Prayer of David: Psalm 51:1–18 B. In the New Testament: The … Read More “Question: Which Bible verses teach us repentance to God?” »

Is it true that the Bible is revised regularly? What institution in the world has the authority to do that?

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The Bible

Thank you for the question on revisions of the Bible, “Is it true that the Bible is revised regularly? What institution in the world has the authority to do that?” For your consideration, there is a distinction between translations of the Bible and revisions of the Bible. The Bible is regularly translated into more contemporary English … Read More “Is it true that the Bible is revised regularly? What institution in the world has the authority to do that?” »

Given the assertion that whoever is to enter into Heaven must be born of God with the law written in his heart and no inclination to sin, then does the Doctrine of Original Sin break the scripture in the context of John 3:5?

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Theology

Thank you for the interpretative question, “Given the assertion that whoever is to enter into Heaven must be born of God with the law written in his heart and no inclination to sin, then does the Doctrine of Original Sin break the scripture in the context of John 3:5?” Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration … Read More “Given the assertion that whoever is to enter into Heaven must be born of God with the law written in his heart and no inclination to sin, then does the Doctrine of Original Sin break the scripture in the context of John 3:5?” »

Question: Why did the Codex Sinaiticus exclude the book of Hosea?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the question about Codex Sinaiticus, “Why did the Codex Sinaiticus exclude the book of Hosea?” In my reading about Codex Sinaiticus, there are large sections of the Old Testament that are missing. The New Testament and the Apocrypha has been preserved in this Codex. If one is focusing on one particular book, the … Read More “Question: Why did the Codex Sinaiticus exclude the book of Hosea?” »