Answers to Christianity Questions
Thank you for the question on the authorship of the Bible, “Who wrote the original Bible?” For one’s consideration, the author of the Bible is the Holy Spirit who guided men to record the Words from God. II Timothy 3 says this, 16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in … Read More “Question: Who wrote the original Bible?” »
Read John 12:12-15. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 12 The next day the great crowd that had come for the festival heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. 13 They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, “Hosanna!” “Blessed is … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 12:12-15” »
Thank you for the question on inspiration, “How can they say the Bible is the word of God, yet humans told the words to the bible?” The Bible is the Word of God because the Spirit of God guided each writer in declaring the very words of God to his people. I cite three examples for … Read More “Question: How can they say the Bible is the word of God, yet humans told the words to the bible?” »
Read John 12:4-11. Circle the words that stands out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 4 But one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was later to betray him, objected, 5 “Why wasn’t this perfume sold and the money given to the poor? It was worth a year’s wages.” 6 He did … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 12:4-11” »
Thank you for the question on Aaron and Miriam’s offense in Numbers 12, “Can you explain Numbers chapter 12, outline Aaron and Miriam’s offence(s), and it’s implications in the present-day church?” In order to answer this question, one must look at the context and the content of Numbers 12. The text says this, “Miriam and Aaron began … Read More “Question: Can you explain Numbers chapter 12, outline Aaron and Miriam’s offence(s), and it’s implications in the present-day church?” »
Thank you for question on recalling the Bible lessons, “I read the Bible but then a few hours pass and then I forget about it later on. What can I do to remember what I have learned in my Bible studies?” To be honest when my wife asks me to go down to the grocery store … Read More “Question: I read the Bible but then a few hours pass and then I forget about it later on. What can I do to remember what I have learned in my Bible studies?” »
Read John 12:1-3. Circle the words that stands out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 1 Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 12:1-3” »
Read John 11:46-57. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 46 But some of them went to the Pharisees and told them what Jesus had done. 47 Then the chief priests and the Pharisees called a meeting of the Sanhedrin. “What are we accomplishing?” they asked. “Here … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 11:46-57” »
Read John 11:36-45. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 36 Then the Jews said, “See how he loved him!” 37 But some of them said, “Could not he who opened the eyes of the blind man have kept this man from dying?” 38 Jesus, once more … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 11:36-45” »
Thank you for the question on the “Great Commission” in the Gospel of John, “Does the Gospel of John contain any kind of “Great Commission,” instructing the disciples to go into all the world, preaching the gospel, etc.?” The Gospel of John is the Great Commission Message and the followers are to sent to preach the … Read More “Question: Does the Gospel of John contain any kind of “Great Commission,” instructing the disciples to go into all the world, preaching the gospel, etc.?” »