Some of Jesus’ followers were tax collectors and gross sinners. (Luke 15:1) The Pharisees and teachers of the Law were disturbed that Jesus welcomed this fallen class and even ate with them. They believed the “sinners” were living outside of a relationship with God. [...]
The question refers to the seven last statements that Jesus made while on the cross. Some statements were prophesied in the Old Testament. 1. “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do,” Luke 23:34. Jesus is teaching that those who have [...]
The words of the scripture, Matthew 28:19, have been changed from the original. At first, the verse read, “Go ye and make disciples of all the nations in my name, teaching them to observe all things, whatsoever I commanded you.” (Matthew 28:19, 20) [...]
Summary: Yes, Jesus was fluent in different foreign languages. However, he never spoke ecstatically.Discussion: In the Greek, the word for tongues is glossa, Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance word #1100. It is referring to a language. When the early church received the holy spirit, God wanted [...]
Most Christians believe that there are works of ministry which include preaching to unbelievers (missionary movements), working on social, political, and moral reforms, and to convert the world. They believe this is the world’s only chance or hope for a happy eternity. The scriptures [...]
All truths, both in the natural world and spiritual dimensions, belong to God. Deuteronomy 29:29, ‘“The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things that are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all the [...]
Abraham had Isaac, and Isaac had Jacob. Jacob had 12 sons who would become the nation of Israel. Jacob was dying and gave a blessing to each of his sons. In his final blessing upon his son Judah, Jacob began by describing him as [...]
“Thus says the LORD, your Redeemer, and the one who formed you from the womb, ‘I, the LORD, am the maker of all things, Stretching out the heavens by Myself And spreading out the earth all alone,’” Isaiah 44:24 (NASB) When studying the Bible [...]
John 1:1-2 is both mistranslated and misunderstood. “With God” is incorrect. The correct reading word-for-word is “towards the God.” This is the same Greek word “towards” (“pros”) used in John 1:29 [King James], “The next day, John sees Jesus coming towards [i.e., unto] him.” [...]
A servant of God is part of God’s household and he works to serve his master. The nation of Israel were considered servants of God. Hebrews 3:5, “Moses was faithful as a servant in all God’s household.” God gave the Law to Israel to [...]
When Judas came to betray Jesus, our Lord called him a friend, not a disciple or apostle. Matthew 26:50, "But Jesus said to him, 'Friend, why have you come?' Then they came and laid hands on Jesus and took him." This word “friend” isn’t the familiar [...]
Jesus is the “only begotten son of God,” John 3:18. He is “the firstborn of all creation,” Colossians 1:15 (NASB). In the beginning in heaven, God named His son the Word. God is the Almighty Father and He is the designer and director of [...]
How much Jesus loved his Father, Jehovah! And how he treasured private fellowship with Him! Yes, Jesus certainly did pray to God. Hebrews 5:7 (NIV), “During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with fervent cries and tears [...]
“But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven. For he gives his sunlight to both the evil and the good, and he sends rain on [...]
Short answer: Jesus received royal status in stages. He was born as heir to the throne, received the title Prince at his baptism, and was exalted with royal power and dominion after his resurrection. Discussion: Scripturally, Jesus is first given the title Prince when he [...]
To become Christ-like is the ardent prayer of every consecrated Christian. But how can this become a reality? Jesus prayed for His disciples that they would be “sanctified by the truth” - God’s holy word (John 17:17). Therefore, our answer is in the Bible. Jesus [...]
In our day, Christmas is largely a secular and commercial event. However, to some, it means a joyful celebration of the birth of Jesus. And just as the “wise men from the east” brought gifts to honor his birth, so we celebrate with gifts [...]
Jesus was born in Bethlehem, a little town which is a few miles (or kilometers) from Jerusalem in Israel. The Bible records this wonderful event in Matthew 2:1, “Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea.”An Old Testament prophecy also foretold the location of Jesus’ [...]
Short answer: No but also Yes! The Bible does not teach that Jesus was born on December 25th, but the evidence is clear and strong that the time of His birth was about October 1st. It is generally recognized that Jesus was crucified on [...]
We pray to God our Father. At the same time our Father wants us to acknowledge that his son Jesus is the active agent in answering our prayers. The following scriptures, you cited, agree with this thought. John 14:13-14, “And whatsoever ye shall ask [...]
