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

Did God “allow” or “send” an evil spirit into Saul’s life?

Question: 1 Samuel 19:9 says, “But an evil spirit from the Lord came upon Saul….” I believe that this means God “allowed” an evil spirit to hurt Saul not “sent” one to enter Saul. What do

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 did Jesus mean by “the stone the builders rejected”?

Question: What is Jesus talking about in Luke 20:18? It seems to me that when he talks about the one who falls on the “stone that the builders rejected” he is talking about judgment on those who reject

Did Paul use the Old Testament out of context in Galatians 4:21-31?

Interpretation Law Theology Questions
/ By Randall Johnson

Question: In Galatians 4:21-31, Paul talks about Hagar and Sarah in quite an allegorical sort of fashion that seemingly takes the scripture that he bases it on (vs 27) and uses it completely out of context.

Is the the thief in John 10:10 the Law of Moses?

Question: To what or whom does the thief in John 10:10 refer? I heard someone identify the thief as the Law of Moses. Answer: The purpose of Jesus’ discussion about the sheep is to declare his commitment

Who are the 144,000 of Revelation 7?

Question: Who are the 144,000 of Revelation 7? Answer: The 144,000 are mentioned in the Apocalypse of Jesus called the Book of Revelation, Revelation 7. The sealed of Israel are mentioned in verse four.

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

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