Image by KatineArt from Pixabay Is there really a New Testament (New Covenant) ? If so how is it different? Yes, there is a New Testament. It came about because of some of the Old Testament prophets that prophesied about a new covenant that God was making with his people.…
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Why does God not forgive blasphemy against the Holy Spirit? Is there any hope for anyone who did that to be forgiven if only he repents? Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is taught by Jesus in Matthew 12:31-32 and Mark 1:28-29. The context explains…
Image by Gordon Johnson from Pixabay What are your thoughts on the Bible verse 1 Corinthians 13:2? In the larger picture of 1 Corinthians 12-14 concerning spiritual gifts and their operation in the body of Christ, 1 Corinthians 13 sits in the middle. Paul has described the nine spiritual gifts…
Image by Parker_West from Pixabay Is it implied that Jonah related more to the people of Nineveh than what is recorded? The book of Jonah is one of the most interesting prophetic books of the Old Testament. Here’s a prophet God actually calls away from Israel to their enemies. The…
What is the meaning of Matthew 7:10? This short verse is part of a supporting argument Jesus is making during the Sermon on the Mount. This part of the sermon runs from Matthew 7:7-11. Jesus tells us as his disciples that we can ask, seek, and knock, and God will…
What makes the Bible trustworthy? People want many evidences to confirm that the Bible is reliable or trustworthy. Reliability itself is a test of the Bible. I will present several arguments for the trustworthiness of the Bible with one caveat. I will provide a few avenues of human studies that…
What are some steps to not become a lukewarm Christian? One of the best ways to stay away from becoming a lukewarm Christian is to continue to be passionate in your walk with Christ. The exact opposite of lukewarm is on fire. Jesus himself said that he would prefer a…
Image by StartupStockPhotos from Pixabay As we finish out this series on the theology of work in the Bible, we all want to please God and how we work for him. If you’ve missed some of these five posts about the theology of work, check out the previous posts also.…
What is your opinion on the world’s creation as described in the Bible? Do you think it is true? Then what about the dinosaurs which existed before humans? My opinion on God creating the entire universe out of nothing is that it requires faith on our part. But then again,…
Are there those who say they understand the Bible and the word of God but do not? Of course. The Bible is an incredible book. On the one hand, it’s message is so simple that even a child can understand and be saved. On the other hand, the Bible was…