Church – Page 4 – A Thimble-full of Theology for Daily Living

Is it Biblical to observe Maundy Thursday?

Church Theology Questions
/ By Randall Johnson

Question: Are Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday all Biblical to follow? I realize Good Friday was our Lord’s last supper, but some churches celebrate Maundy Thursday and Holy Saturday before

Should I leave Catholicism?

Church Gospel Theology Questions
/ By Randall Johnson

Question: I am very concerned, as I am a catholic and was wondering if our Lord meant that my church is Babylon and to leave the church, because of all the scandal that it has been going through lately.

Does the Lord’s Day in Revelation 1:10 mean Sunday or judgment day?

Question: In Revelation 1:10 where John uses the term “the Lord’s Day”, is he speaking of a day of the week or referring to the day the Lord returns. This has been a point of disagreement in my workplace.

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

Did John the Baptist originate baptism?

Church Theology Questions
/ By Randall Johnson

Question: I was wondering, was baptising invented by John the Baptiser or was this a practice used by others back then? Answer: It was a practice used by the Jews for different purposes, including ceremonial

Where did we get the name “Easter”?

Church Idolatry Theology Questions
/ By Randall Johnson

Question: Where did we get the word “Easter”? Answer: Religioustolerance.org offers this explanation: The name “Easter” originated with the names of an ancient Goddess and God. The Venerable Bede,

How did we get our Bible with 66 books?

Church Scripture Theology Questions
/ By Randall Johnson

Question: How were all the books in the Bible collected to make the Bible? Who decided which books would make up the Bible and how did they decide which ones to include? Answer: I found this site (bible-researcher.com)

Is baptism essential for receiving the Holy Spirit?

Church Faith Theology Questions
/ By Randall Johnson

Question: I have a question about baptism. Peter said, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.”

Do I have to go to church more than once on Sunday?

Question: I believe that Sunday is the day of the Lord and because of that we have services on this day to worship Him, but I don’t believe it is required to go to all the services offered at church,

Does Someone Have to Lay Hands on Me to Receive the Holy Spirit?

Church Holy Spirit Theology Questions
/ By Randall Johnson

Question: In Acts, in more than one place, the disciples were speaking to the ones that were called Christians, and asked them if they had received the Holy Spirit? If the answer was no, they laid hands

Is Jesus Angry If We Do Any Business or Trade at Church?

Church Jesus Theology Questions
/ By Randall Johnson

Question: The one(?) time that Jesus got angry was when there were merchants selling stuff in the temple. How is that different than the craft fairs or church bazaars where people are selling stuff at

Do I Really Need to Go to Church?

Church Discipleship Theology Questions
/ By Randall Johnson

Question: I am a “new” Christian and I have a question that concerns me. I do not have a church home and to be perfectly honest, I have not found one that makes me comfortable. There seems to be too

What Does It Mean to Be “Called”

Question: What does it mean to be called? ordination Answer: It usually means to be selected by God to do some form of full-time ministry. The bigger question is how that happens? Undoubtedly God has

What Are the Proper Elements to Use in the Lord’s Supper?

Question: My Church has been using Oyster Crackers for unleavened bread, and Grape Juice for the wine. I am very concerned about the Crackers. Are we not supposed to use unleavened Bread? I’m very concerned!!! Answer:

What is the value of water baptism?

Church Gospel Theology Questions
/ By Randall Johnson

Question: What is the purpose of water baptism? Is it a sign of the believer’s covenant with the Lord, similar to circumcision? At the very least, it seems valuable to me as a tangible memory or similar

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