Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question of unforgiven sins in the Bible, ”What are the un-forgiven sins in the Bible?” All sins are forgivable except for one but that doesn’t mean the avoidance of the penalty of sin. There is a thought that forgiveness of sins means the removal of consequences. One can be forgiven of … Read More “Question: What are the un-forgiven sins in the Bible?“ »
Read John 20:24-27. Circle the word(s) that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 24 Now Thomas (also known as Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he said to them, “Unless … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 20:24-27” »
Thank you for the literary criticism question of Luke and Acts, “The authorship of the first two chapters and last two verses of Luke and Acts are contested because they were not part of Marcion’s Canon. Does the writing style in those disputed texts match the sophisticated literary style of the non-disputed text?” Here are some … Read More “Question: The authorship of the first two chapters and last two verses of Luke and Acts are contested because they were not part of Marcion’s Canon. Does the writing style in those disputed texts match the sophisticated literary style of the non-disputed text?“ »
Thank you for the biblical question, “What was the ethnicity of Hagar in the Bible?” May I suggest that Hagar was of a Middle Eastern descent, not necessarily an Egyptian. Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration: A. Genesis 12:4 says that Abram and Sarai took all their possessions and people and left for the Promised … Read More “Question: What was the ethnicity of Hagar in the Bible?“ »
Read John 20:19-23. Circle the word(s) that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 19 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 20:19-23” »
Thank you for question on a teaching material, “What is ‘Help Me Understand the Bible’ about?” This a book written by Clarence Whetstone. I did a quick search on the title of this book by the author and wasn’t able to see the table of content. Thus, I can’t give a review of it. However, by looking … Read More “Question: What is ‘Help Me Understand the Bible’ about?“ »
Read John 20:16-18. Circle the word(s) that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 17 Jesus said, “Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. Go instead to my brothers and tell them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 20:16-18” »
Thank you for the biblical question, “Hebrews 11:22 tells of of a Biblical character living in faith. “When his end was near, [he] spoke about the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt and gave instructions about his bones.” Who is this person?” In Hebrews 11:22, the text says this, “By faith Joseph, when his end was near, … Read More “Question: Hebrews 11:22 tells of of a Biblical character living in faith. “When his end was near, [he] spoke about the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt and gave instructions about his bones.” Who is this person?“ »
Read John 20:15-16. Circle the word(s) that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 15 He asked her, “Woman, why are you crying? Who is it you are looking for?” Thinking he was the gardener, she said, “Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have put him, … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 20:15-16” »
Read John 20:13-14. Circle the word(s) that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 13 They asked her, “Woman, why are you crying?” “They have taken my Lord away,” she said, “and I don’t know where they have put him.” 14 At this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 20:13-14” »