Month: July 2022

Question: Why do Jehovah’s Witnesses interpret “marry only in the Lord” to mean only a “Jehovah’s Witness” thus dooming sisters to being single for life due to the ratio when they could otherwise find a Christian husband?

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Uncategorized

Thank you for the interpretative and application question, “Why do Jehovah’s Witnesses interpret “marry only in the Lord” to mean only a “Jehovah’s Witness” thus dooming sisters to being single for life due to the ratio when they could otherwise find a Christian husband?” Although I am not a Jehovah’s Witness, may I suggest a reason … Read More “Question: Why do Jehovah’s Witnesses interpret “marry only in the Lord” to mean only a “Jehovah’s Witness” thus dooming sisters to being single for life due to the ratio when they could otherwise find a Christian husband?“ »

Question: Jacob had two wives who were sisters, Leah and Rachel, as per Genesis 29:15-30. What was the name of their father who had Jacob work for him for a total of fourteen years to gain permission to marry both?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the biblical question, “Jacob had two wives who were sisters, Leah and Rachel, as per Genesis 29:15-30. What was the name of their father who had Jacob work for him for a total of fourteen years to gain permission to marry both?” Genesis 29 gives the answer to who is the father of … Read More “Question: Jacob had two wives who were sisters, Leah and Rachel, as per Genesis 29:15-30. What was the name of their father who had Jacob work for him for a total of fourteen years to gain permission to marry both?“ »

Question: Do Trinitarians and Binitarians think Paul changed his teaching regarding Jesus (Rom 9:5)?

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Theology

Thank you for the theological question on Romans 9:5, “Do Trinitarians and Binitarians think Paul changed his teaching regarding Jesus (Rom 9:5)?” If I may cite the broader context in answering one’s question, “I speak the truth in Christ—I am not lying, my conscience confirms it through the Holy Spirit— 2 I have great sorrow and unceasing … Read More “Question: Do Trinitarians and Binitarians think Paul changed his teaching regarding Jesus (Rom 9:5)?” »

Question: For over two thousand years King Solomon’s Proverbs has been the most copied, quoted, and read book in the world on the subjects of knowledge, understanding, and wisdom. Why is it not taught in our schools?

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Old Testament, The Bible, Uncategorized

Thank you for the question on teaching the Bible in public schools, “For over two thousand years King Solomon’s Proverbs has been the most copied, quoted, and read book in the world on the subjects of knowledge, understanding, and wisdom. Why is it not taught in our schools?” Here are some thoughts as to why the … Read More “Question: For over two thousand years King Solomon’s Proverbs has been the most copied, quoted, and read book in the world on the subjects of knowledge, understanding, and wisdom. Why is it not taught in our schools?” »

Question: How does Lamentations teach God’s people to respond when we’re being disciplined by God for sin?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the application question on Lamentations, “How does Lamentations teach God’s people to respond when we’re being disciplined by God for sin?” Sadly, God’s people don’t think too much of sin. It’s not a big deal or it doesn’t matter at all. We have become callous to sin. In fact, we don’t see it … Read More “Question: How does Lamentations teach God’s people to respond when we’re being disciplined by God for sin?” »

Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 19:7-11

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Devotional Thoughts

Read John 19:7-11. Circle the word(s) that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 7 The Jewish leaders insisted, “We have a law, and according to that law he must die, because he claimed to be the Son of God.” 8 When Pilate heard this, he was even more afraid, 9 … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 19:7-11” »

Question: What is a clean spirit in the Bible?

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Theology

Thank you for the interpretative question, “What is a clean spirit in the Bible?” In thinking about how to answer the question, I like to suggest two approaches to a “clean spirit.” A. The correlation between “evil spirit and “clean” spirit as being angelic beings. In the Gospel, the term, evil spirit, refers to demons. For … Read More “Question: What is a clean spirit in the Bible?” »

Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 19:1-6

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Devotional Thoughts

Read John 19:1-6. Circle the word(s) that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? Then Pilate took Jesus and had him flogged. 2 The soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns and put it on his head. They clothed him in a purple robe 3 and went up to him again … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 19:1-6” »

Question: Will the rapture occur when all the world has heard the gospel?

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New Testament

Thank you for the question on the rapture, “Will the rapture occur when all the world has heard the gospel?” There are varying views by Christians on what will cause the rapture to occur. One of the views is the proclamation of the Gospel throughout the world. I like to suggest that the rapture will occur … Read More “Question: Will the rapture occur when all the world has heard the gospel?” »

Question: Why are the Ten Commandments in Exodus 34 never discussed?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the interpretation question, “Why are the Ten Commandments in Exodus 34 never discussed?” As I read Exodus 34 and your question, it appears that the words, “never discussed” needs to be clarify. When we use the term, discuss, it infers questioning, debating, and perhaps a compromise. It’s talking about the topic/subject to see … Read More “Question: Why are the Ten Commandments in Exodus 34 never discussed?” »