Answers to Christianity Questions
Read John 5:19-23. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 19 Jesus gave them this answer: “Very truly I tell you, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does. … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 5:19-23” »
This is a lesson that I created for a small group that was transitioning to the new year. I wanted them to reflect on the past year by having each person fill out their life chart for the past year, graphing their highs and lows and pinpointing their major life events of the year. After … Read More “Stand Alone Lesson: Pressing on from the Past, Philippians 3:8-14” »
Read John 5:16-18. Circle the words that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 16 So, because Jesus was doing these things on the Sabbath, the Jewish leaders began to persecute him. 17 In his defense Jesus said to them, “My Father is always at his work to this very day, … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 5:16-18” »
This a series of lessons on each of the Seven Churches of Revelation. Feel free to use and adapt the material to your ministry needs. -Kingston
Thank you for the question about the Gospel of Mark, “What is your reflection about the Gospel of Mark?” Here are some thoughts regarding my reflection of the Gospel of Mark: A. The Gospel of Mark is the shortest of the four Gospels. If one wants an abbreviated and simple accounting of the life of Jesus, … Read More “What is your reflection about the Gospel of Mark?” »
Thank you for the question on the purpose of the Gospel of Luke, “Why did Luke write his Gospel?” In the introduction of the Gospel of Luke, the author states the reason why he writes this letter to him. He wanted Theophilus to be assured of the things that he had heard is true. Luke declares … Read More “Why did Luke write his Gospel?” »
Thank you for the question on the Greek manuscripts, “Where are Greek Bible manuscripts kept?” As I ponder this question, one can research on the internet the locations of the Greek manuscripts. For example, “Today, parts of the manuscript (Codex Sinaiticus) are held in four institutions: Leipzig University Library in Germany, the National Library of Russia … Read More “Where are Greek Bible manuscripts kept?” »
Thank you for your question on I Samuel 23, “If whatever God says comes to pass, did God lie in 1 Samuel 23 when he said Saul would come?” As I read the text several times in trying to understand your question, God said that Saul would come and tear down the city IF David stayed … Read More “If whatever God says comes to pass, did God lie in 1 Samuel 23 when he said Saul would come?” »
Thank you for the question on Acts 4:13, “Was the Bible verse Acts 4:13 instrumental in the development of an American subculture that values ignorance?” No, I do not believe that Acts 4:13 was instrumental in the development of an American subculture that values ignorance. That is a misapplication of the text. I am not aware … Read More “Was the Bible verse Acts 4:13 instrumental in the development of an American subculture that values ignorance?” »
Thank you for the interpretative question on I Thess. 4:16, “What does it mean that the dead in Christ shall rise first in 1 Thessalonians 4:16?” In seeking to answer this question, one should consider the context of the surrounding verses which may provide insight as to the the interpretation of I Thess. 4:16. The broader … Read More “What does it mean that the dead in Christ shall rise first in 1 Thessalonians 4:16?” »