Questions and Answers
(excerpt from "Ang Dating Daan" TV Program "Itanong mo kay Soriano portion.)
(excerpt from "Ang Dating Daan" TV Program "Itanong mo kay Soriano portion.)
Question
Why are there misunderstandings in religion?
Answer:
Even in the time of the Apostles, there are debates about religion. Probably, the situation is quite similar to today’s situation. There are debates recorded in the book of Acts 9:22 and 29 —
“But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ.
And he spake boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay him.”
There are even killings during debates that time! Proof is, they really killed Stephen by stoning him because they were not able to defeat him! This is stated in the books of Acts 7:59 —
“And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.”
Stephen was killed because he was defending the teachings of Christ against evil people and liars. We are not equally of God's. Not all religions and preachers are of God. There are religions established by the devil — their ministers are of the devil: deceivers; teaching a different Christ — criminals! This is the reason why there are debates; but if all will just acknowledge the God of the Bible, there would be unity and no debates! Others established a business in disguise of religion. They make God's words a merchandize as stated in 2 Corinthians 2:17 —
“For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.”
There are also like them in our time. They even ask for monetary contributions during a supper! That is why religions do not have unity. Remember what is written in 2 Corinthians 2:14 —
“For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.”
How can you attain unity in religion when there are religions whose only intention is to make merchandise? They don't give a damn about the salvation of their fellowmen. They even teach them to kill and be rude; lying even in national television. Unity in religion will not happen! Darkness will not affiliate with light, and vice-versa. God will not reconcile with the devil.
Why are there misunderstandings in religion?
Answer:
Even in the time of the Apostles, there are debates about religion. Probably, the situation is quite similar to today’s situation. There are debates recorded in the book of Acts 9:22 and 29 —
“But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ.
And he spake boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay him.”
There are even killings during debates that time! Proof is, they really killed Stephen by stoning him because they were not able to defeat him! This is stated in the books of Acts 7:59 —
“And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.”
Stephen was killed because he was defending the teachings of Christ against evil people and liars. We are not equally of God's. Not all religions and preachers are of God. There are religions established by the devil — their ministers are of the devil: deceivers; teaching a different Christ — criminals! This is the reason why there are debates; but if all will just acknowledge the God of the Bible, there would be unity and no debates! Others established a business in disguise of religion. They make God's words a merchandize as stated in 2 Corinthians 2:17 —
“For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.”
There are also like them in our time. They even ask for monetary contributions during a supper! That is why religions do not have unity. Remember what is written in 2 Corinthians 2:14 —
“For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.”
How can you attain unity in religion when there are religions whose only intention is to make merchandise? They don't give a damn about the salvation of their fellowmen. They even teach them to kill and be rude; lying even in national television. Unity in religion will not happen! Darkness will not affiliate with light, and vice-versa. God will not reconcile with the devil.
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