August 2022 – Page 4 – Ask Kingston

Question: Any theological arguments made without any reference to the Bible can be dismissed on the grounds that such claims are not based on the scripture. Do you agree or disagree?

August 14, 2022February 9, 2023 Kingston Tong No Comments

Theology

Thank you for the opinion question, “Any theological arguments made without any reference to the Bible can be dismissed on the grounds that such claims are not based on the scripture. Do you agree or disagree?” As I ponder this question, it would be helpful if one has an example of a theological argument without any … Read More “Question: Any theological arguments made without any reference to the Bible can be dismissed on the grounds that such claims are not based on the scripture. Do you agree or disagree?” »

Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 19:38-42

August 14, 2022August 9, 2022 Mike Tong No Comments

Uncategorized

Read John 19:38-42. Circle the word(s) that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 38 Later, Joseph of Arimathea asked Pilate for the body of Jesus. Now Joseph was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly because he feared the Jewish leaders. With Pilate’s permission, he came and took the body away. … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 19:38-42” »

Question: Does the Bible justify rudeness?

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Christian Living

Thank you for the question on rudeness, “Does the Bible justify rudeness?” In orderr to answer this question one has to define rudeness. Rudeness is defined as lack of manners; discourtesy. It may be regard to table manners as constantly interrupting someone or giving negative comments about something or someone. As a general principle, the Bible … Read More “Question: Does the Bible justify rudeness?“ »

Question: Are there any books containing professional documentaries about the Bible’s verses?

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The Bible

Thank you for the question on Bible verses, “Are there any books containing professional documentaries about the Bible’s verses?” In thinking about your question, the phrase professional documentaries need to be clarified. There are theological journals and commentaries that may address your question. Theological research papers are published in theological journals. They are usually published by … Read More “Question: Are there any books containing professional documentaries about the Bible’s verses?“ »

Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 19:31-37

August 12, 2022August 9, 2022 Kingston Tong No Comments

Devotional Thoughts

Read John 19:31-37. Circle the word(s) that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 31 Now it was the day of Preparation, and the next day was to be a special Sabbath. Because the Jewish leaders did not want the bodies left on the crosses during the Sabbath, they asked Pilate … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 19:31-37” »

Question: What if the true God has nothing to do with any Bible ever written? Let’s face it, nobody living really knows what happens when we die.

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Christian Living, Uncategorized

Thank you for the question on theology, “What if the true God has nothing to do with any Bible ever written? Let’s face it, nobody living really knows what happens when we die.” Let’s assume for a moment that there is a Creator God. Would it be reasonable that this Creator God would ignore or neglect … Read More “Question: What if the true God has nothing to do with any Bible ever written? Let’s face it, nobody living really knows what happens when we die.“ »

Question: Do you have any right to refute and contradict the explicit content of the Bible? Is it just your wishful thinking that the Bible is incorrect? (2 Thessalonians 2:11-12)

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Christian Living

Thank you for the debate question, “Do you have any right to refute and contradict the explicit content of the Bible? Is it just your wishful thinking that the Bible is incorrect? (2 Thessalonians 2:11-12)” If a person is an agnostic, atheists, or theists of another religion, that person has the right to reject the Bible. … Read More “Question: Do you have any right to refute and contradict the explicit content of the Bible? Is it just your wishful thinking that the Bible is incorrect? (2 Thessalonians 2:11-12)“ »

Question: How does 1 Corinthians 6:12-13 speak to you?

August 11, 2022February 9, 2023 Kingston Tong No Comments

New Testament

Thank you for the application question, “How does 1 Corinthians 6:12-13 speak to you?” I Corinthians 6 says this, “12 “I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but I will not be mastered by anything. 13 You say, “Food for the stomach and the stomach … Read More “Question: How does 1 Corinthians 6:12-13 speak to you?“ »

Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 19:28-30

August 10, 2022August 3, 2022 Kingston Tong No Comments

Devotional Thoughts

Read John 19:28-30. Circle the word(s) that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 28 Later, knowing that everything had now been finished, and so that Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.” 29 A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 19:28-30” »

Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 19:25-27

August 8, 2022August 5, 2022 Kingston Tong No Comments

Devotional Thoughts

Read John 19:25-27. Circle the word(s) that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 25 Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. 26 When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 19:25-27” »