Was Jesus born a Prince?
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 was baptized with the Holy Spirit. At the Jordan, He became [...]
When is submission to men not required by God?
In both the Old and New Testaments, there are many examples of God-honoring people who refused to submit to men. Consider the account of the three Hebrews, Shadrach, Meshach and Abegnego in Daniel 3. They refused to bow down and worship the golden image authorized by Nebuchadnezzar. These men recognized man’s law to be against [...]
Who are the four beasts in Daniel 7:17?
Nebuchadnezzar’s dream and Daniel’s visions all prophecy of the same four, great, Gentile kingdoms which would rule over the geographic area of Israel. However, Daniel 2 looks at these kingdoms from man’s perspective (represented by the metals of gold, silver, bronze, and iron), while Daniel 7 and 8 symbolize these kingdoms from God’s perspective. They [...]
Please explain John 10:16, "I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd."
The context of John 10:16 reveals that Jesus is the shepherd of the “little flock” (Luke 12:32). These faithful followers are his chosen “sheep” who will work with him throughout all eternity upon their resurrection. This sheep class, his church, is now being called to be sacrificed just as the Lamb of God was sacrificed, [...]
Can Christians celebrate Christmas and give gifts to family and friends?
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 to our loved ones.Matthew 2:11, "And when they were come into [...]
What is the Godhead? Romans 1:20, Colossians 2:9
The term/noun “Godhead” (Romans 1:20; Colossians 2:9) was introduced by John Wycliffe when he translated the Bible into English (1395). John Tyndale in his latter translation (1525) used “Godhead” in Acts 17:29, Romans 1:20 and Colossians 2:9. The Greek text, however, contains three slightly different words, where Tyndale uses only one term, “Godhead.” Theologians have [...]