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Read John 10:19-24. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 19 The Jews who heard these words were again divided. 20 Many of them said, “He is demon-possessed and raving mad. Why listen to him?” 21 But others said, “These are not the sayings of a man … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 10:19-24” »
Thank you for the interpretative question on Genesis 4–11, “Is Genesis 4-11 the argument for or against capital punishment?” As one reads Genesis 4–11, the concept of “capital punishment” assumes a social order with a judge or ruler determining the guilt or innocence of a person. There would be the accuse and accuser with evidence brought … Read More “Question: Is Genesis 4-11 the argument for or against capital punishment?” »
Thank you for the comparative writing question between the Apostle Paul and Peter, “Why was Apostle Paul’s writing style very similar to Peter?” In answering this question, let’s define “writing style. Here is a general description of writing style: Writing styles would include the mechanical or technical aspects of writing, the voice of the writer’s … Read More “Question: Why was Apostle Paul’s writing style very similar to Peter?” »
Thank you for the theological question, “What will free will be like in the Great tribulation?” According to Revelation, humans will have very limited free will or free choice as the Antichrist will rule over and enforce the worship of the Beast. Revelation 13 says this, “Then I saw a second beast, coming out of the earth. … Read More “Question: What will free will be like in the Great tribulation?” »
Thank you for the question on the problems with the Church at Corinth, “After the apostle Paul had established the church at Corinth, he had to write them letters correcting some of their errors. In his first letter to the Corinthians, what was the first problem that they had which he felt obliged to address?” The … Read More “Question: After the apostle Paul had established the church at Corinth, he had to write them letters correcting some of their errors. In his first letter to the Corinthians, what was the first problem that they had which he felt obliged to address?” »
Thank you for the question on reading the Bible, “Why does no one understand the Bible? Is it because they don’t read it as it should be read from the middle?” If one wishes to read and understand the Bible, starting at the “middle” of the Bible would make it more confusing than helpful. I don’t … Read More “Question: Why does no one understand the Bible? Is it because they don’t read it as it should be read from the middle?” »
Thank you for the question on translations of the Bible, “Are the Bible translations and versions accidentally corrupted by translators and copyists from ancient manuscripts?” Since I have written on this topic on my website, the current translations and versions are based on the based compared and earliest manuscripts that we have today. Scholars have compared … Read More “Question: Are the Bible translations and versions accidentally corrupted by translators and copyists from ancient manuscripts?” »
Thank you for the question on Bible reading, “Is it a sin to not read the Bible every day?” It is not a sin to forget or at times neglect to read and mediate on the Scriptures. Just as our body needs physical food every day, so we also need spiritual food every day. Jesus says … Read More “Question: Is it a sin to not read the Bible every day?” »
Thank you for the comparative question, “Who was stronger, Samson or Joseph?” For a short answer, Samson was physically stronger as he was able to defeat the Philistines, while Jospeh was morally stronger as he was able to withstand temptation. Brute strength is not enough. A person’s moral character is more important than muscles. It was … Read More “Question: Who was stronger, Samson or Joseph?” »
Thank you for the question on the effects of neglecting the dietary laws of the Old Testament, “What sort of “punishment” awaits those who violate the dietary laws of the Old Testament?” In our modern health-conscious world, we know that many of the dietary laws given to the nation of Israel was for their good. God … Read More “Question: What sort of “punishment” awaits those who violate the dietary laws of the Old Testament?” »