When challenged about his cleansing of the Temple, Jesus responds with his own question about John the Baptist. This episode reminds us that anyone who claims to speak for God, where ordained ministers or laity, must be able to answer basic questions about our faith in ways that are biblical (derived from and in keeping with the Scriptures), orthodox (correct, proper, as evidenced in the Creeds), and apostolic (within the scope of the Church's 2,000 year history). If you cannot answer questions about Jesus, the Bible, salvation, etc. in this manner, what is the point of further listening?
In addition, we're reminded that we all will answer one question (our lives will have already answered it) when we stand before God on the Day of Judgment: Who is Jesus to you? Either he is Lord and Savior, or he is something less, but everyone will give answer. In the end, Jesus' opponents could not answer his question because they had previously rejected the ministry of John the Baptist, given that ongoing failure, Jesus chose not to defend himself to them.
This blog serves as an outreach for Pastor Randy Powell of the First Baptist Church of Franklin, PA. Feel free to ask questions or send me an e-mail at pastorpowell@hotmail.com
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