Who is called the "son of God" in the gospel?
The phrase “son of God” demonstrates the special relationship between parent and child. It indicates closeness, favor, protection, guidance and love. In Luke 3:38, Mary’s genealogy records that Adam was a “son of God.” Adam was created perfect in God’s image and likeness (see Genesis 1:27, Deuteronomy 32:4), and God was his heavenly Father. The Lord [...]
How can we be more like Jesus (Part 2)
Jesus’ character and the way he lived his life is filled with good examples of ways we can copy him! He had a peaceful nature. John (14:27 NIV) records him saying, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you...Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” He studied [...]
Who will enter heaven according to the Bible?
Summary: To receive a heavenly resurrection, a person must accept Christ as his Savior, deny his own will to obey God’s will, and be faithful to the heavenly calling.Discussion: The Old Testament offered a promise of earthly, eternal life to anyone who could perfectly keep the Law. Leviticus 18:5 (CSB), “Keep my statutes and ordinances; [...]
How can we be more like Jesus? (Part 1)
Jesus’ character and the way he lived his life is filled with good examples of ways we can copy him! He loved his enemies. Luke (22:50-51) records that when the Apostle Peter cut off the ear of the soldier who came to arrest Jesus, Jesus healed him. Loving and forgiving our enemies is very [...]
Why did Jesus say in John 5:30, "By myself I can do nothing"? If Jesus is God, why would he talk like that? (India)
There is only one Almighty God. Isaiah 46:9, “I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me.” Jesus never said He was God. He always said He was the son of God. He taught “my Father is greater than I,” John 14:28. Jesus submits himself to God. [...]
Does God hate false accusations? What will be the reward of those accusers? (Ghana)
Sadly, false accusations are part of mankind’s sin-sickness. But take heart, people also falsely accused our Lord. They said Jesus was demon-possessed. Mark 3:22 (NIV), “And the teachers of the law who came down from Jerusalem said, ‘He (Jesus) is possessed by Beelzebul! By the prince of demons he is driving out demons.” Jesus was [...]