How Was The Bible Put Together? Q: How did people decide what went into the Old and New Testaments? It must have been a hard task to put God's word together for future generations. Are there any books or resources that explain how the books of the Bible were collected and recognized as Scripture? A:…
What Is Your Take On A Python Spirit And A Leviathan Spirit? Q: I've heard pastors talk about or seen books about a python and Leviathan spirit. What's your take on it? A: I really don't know anything about a python spirit. I don't know the relevance or the biblical connection with a python. However,…
What Is the Gospel of Mary Magdalene? Q: My daughter has been really into a book called Mary Magdalene Revealed, which claims that an early church writing called the Gospel of Mary should be in the New Testament and is important for Christians today. Is the Gospel of Mary legitimate? A: The Gospel of Mary,…
How Do We Reconcile Jesus Giving Apostles Authority To Forgive Sins With The Belief That Only God Can Forgive Sins? Q: I thought only God could forgive sins, but in John 20:22–23, Jesus gives the apostles the ability to forgive sins. How do we reconcile this? A: It's a great question. Jesus gives the apostles…
How Should We Understand Romans 4:17? Q: How should I understand Romans 4:17, where it says God calls those things which do not exist as though they did? Some claim that as a believer, I can also call for things that are not as if they were. What do you think? A: To understand Romans…
Vi ho detto queste cose, affinché la mia gioia dimori in voi e la vostra gioia sia piena. (Giovanni 15:11) C’era un tempo in cui le persone erano molto più preoccupate di sapere di essere in pace con Dio o di essere sicure di andare in paradiso. Al giorno d’oggi, invece, sembrano meno interessate a queste…
Waiting for the Helper Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you. (John 16:7) Do you feel like everything is a struggle and nothing comes…
A Alegria de Jesus Tenho lhes dito estas palavras para que a minha alegria esteja em vocês e a alegria de vocês seja completa. (João 15:11) Houve um tempo em que as pessoas se preocupavam muito mais em saber se estavam bem com Deus ou em ter a certeza de que iriam para o céu….
Nella casa del Padre Mio ci sono molte dimore; se no, ve lo avrei detto; Io vado a prepararvi un posto. E quando sarò andato e vi avrò preparato il posto, ritornerò e vi accoglierò presso di Me, affinché dove sono Io siate anche voi. Voi sapete dove Io vado e conoscete anche la via”. (Giovanni 14:2-4)…
Na Casa de Meu Pai Na casa de meu Pai há muitos aposentos; se não fosse assim, eu lhes teria dito. Vou preparar-lhes lugar. E, se eu for e lhes preparar lugar, voltarei e os levarei para mim, para que vocês estejam onde eu estiver. Vocês conhecem o caminho para onde vou. (João 14:2-4) Algumas…
The Joy of Jesus These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full. (John 15:11) There was a time when people were much more concerned with knowing they were right with God or being confident they were going to heaven. In our present age, people seem…
How Do I Provide Heartfelt Applications In A Sermon? Q: How do I approach sermon application that truly reaches the heart? A: Every teacher has their strengths and weaknesses. No teacher is as great as Jesus was. If anyone was the perfect teacher, it was Jesus. I think that generally, I do a better job…