Randall Johnson

Did Paul die when he was stoned in Lystra?

Question: In Acts 14:19,20 after Paul was stoned by the mob, it says, they “dragged him out of the city, apparently dead. But as the believers stood around him, he got up and went back into the city.”

Does 1 Corinthians 6 teach that you can lose your salvation?

Question: I read 1 Corinthians 6. It was talking about lawsuits. I was confused at verses 9-11. Can salvation be lost? I don’t think it can but needed some clarification. Answer: The passage reads, “Do

How do you deal with the difficulties of John 5:25-29?

Question: John 5:25-29 reads, “Truly, truly, I say to you, an hour is coming, and is now here, when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live. 26 For as the Father

What is Jesus talking about in John 20:23?

Question: What is Jesus talking about in John 20:23? (“If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.”) Answer: This is similar to a passage in

Why couldn’t Esau repent?

Question: Why couldn’t Esau repent? I don’t understand how someone can search for repentance in tears and not find it. How could God love Jacob more? Answer: I believe the Hebrews 12:16,17 passage

Was Jesus a stone mason?

Question: Our study group last night got into a discussion regarding the word tekton. Was Jesus a stone mason? What is your opinion? Answer: The Dictionary of New Testament Theology article on this word

What is the sin that leads to death in 1 John 5:16?

Interpretation Sin Theology Questions
/ By Randall Johnson

Question: In 1 John 5 16-17 it says, “If anyone sees his brother commit a sin that does not lead to death, he should pray and God will give him life.” Since the word “brother” is used I don’t

How could Jesus legitimately be our high priest?

Question: If the priesthood was for the tribe of Levi only, then how could Jesus be considered High Priest? Answer: Well, of course, Jesus was from the tribe of Judah as to his human nature, and you’re

Do the Matthew and Luke accounts of Jesus’ birth contradict each other?

Question: In Matthew 2, right after the visit from the Magi, an angel of the Lord appeared in verse 13 and instructed Joseph to take Mary and Jesus to Egypt because their lives were in danger. In verse

Why does Jesus often say, “Verily I say to you”?

Question: Currently we are studying the Sermon on the Mt. The question arose as to why Jesus said, “truly I say to you.” I know in the KJV the actual word was verily, but why that word? Answer: The

Should we pick up snakes?

Question: Could you tell me what your translation of Mark 16:15-18 is? Are believers given the power to drive out demons, speak in new tongues, pick up snakes and heal sick people? Answer: There are two

Is Preaching the Kingdom and the Gospel the Same Thing?

Question: What is the Kingdom of God mentioned in Luke 9? It says, “When Jesus had called the Twelve together, he gave them power and authority to drive out all demons and to cure diseases, and he sent

Are Paul’s Writings Scripture?

Question: How do we know that everything Paul wrote is true? Answer: Jesus told His apostles in John 16:13 that when the Spirit of truth came, He would lead them into all truth. Jesus himself taught his

Why Did Caiaphas Say It Was Good for Jesus to Die?

Atonement Gospel Theology Questions
/ By Randall Johnson

Question: Why in John 18:14 does Caiaphas advise the Jews that it would be good if one man died for the people? Answer: Caiaphas believed that Jesus was a threat to the commonwealth of Israel because he

Do We Believe There Can Never Be More Revelation from God?

Question: I should know the answer to this already, but why do Christians think there can never be more revelation from God (as opposed to the Mormons, who are just fine with God revealing more ideas and

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