Why did Jesus perform miracles?
In Jesus’ day, Christianity was just beginning. The people needed extra help in believing Jesus was the son of God. In the book of John (4:48, English Standard Version), a man asked him to heal his son. Jesus said to the man, “...Unless you see signs and wonders you will not believe.” Therefore, one [...]
In Psalm 2:7, thou art my son, today I have begotten thee – is applied to Jesus' baptism at Jordan. However, in Acts 13:33, the same psalm is quoted and applied to the day of Jesus' resurrection. How do we harmonize this?
Jesus was begotten of the spirit at his baptism. However, the context of Psalm 2 is in keeping with the Apostle Paul's application that the statement, "this day have I begotten thee" describes Jesus' resurrection. Psalm 2 opens with the heathen raging and the kings of the earth setting themselves against God and His anointed (verses 1, 2). In [...]
Who attended Jesus’ baptism?
The accounts of the baptism of Jesus are found in Matthew 3:13-17, John 1:29-34 and Luke 3:21-22. The only individuals we know for sure who attended Jesus' baptism was Jesus himself and John the Baptist. It is likely, however, that there were many other unnamed individuals who were present (See Luke 3:21). The account says that many others were baptized [...]
How does Jesus care for us?
It is overwhelming to see how Jesus has cared for us and how he continues to care for us.Jesus is our Precious Savior and loved us so much he was willing to give up everything to surrender to the will of God even to the death of the cross, so that all people could be blessed—faithful [...]
Why did God choose Mary to be the mother of Christ? What can we learn from Mary and Joseph preparing for the birth of Christ?
The privilege of giving birth to the Savior of the world couldn’t be given to just anyone. Only a woman with outstanding faith, an extraordinary character, and pure heart would be appropriate for such an honor.We find information about Mary’s beautiful character in Luke 1:26-56, when she responds to the news from the angel Gabriel [...]
Why doesn’t God heal the sick?
The short answer to this question is that it is not yet time for sickness and suffering to end. God has set a time to make things right. Ecclesiastes 3:11: He has made everything beautiful in his time.“ He has made everything appropriate in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what [...]