Historically, the word “Christian” came into usage sometime after Jesus’ earthly ministry.Acts 11:26explicitly places the coining of “Christian” in Antioch, which was after Jesus had died, risen, and ascended. At that juncture, believers who acknowledged Jesus as Lord naturally needed a uni...
No, not while in these earthly bodies, but the transformation begins immediately. Jesus takes up residence in the new born-again believer by His Spirit and strengthens our spirit. He nourishes it and guides it along the right path, and we grow a little each day. The change, the permanent...
And repeatedly our anger, the earthly kind, is condemned by Scripture. It is terribly wrong, and it is sin. Merriam-Webster defines anger as “a strong feeling of displeasure and usually of antagonism, or rage.” This definition seems right on. First–it’s a strong feeling. There is ...
Psalm 2 is a song that David penned as a coronation anthem for the future kings of Israel. It was a reminder to earthly kings that there exists a heavenly king. It was a prophetic vision of God as the King of kings who rules His kingdom and therein is a hope that God would set hi...
However, when earthlyRead More Sin! The Worst Deal Imaginable Sin often seems like it would be good for us, even though it is truly not. This is seen with Eve as she was temptedRead More What Characterized Abraham’s Faith Multitudes believe that saving faith in Jesus Christ can be ...
Jesus quit his earthly occupation at the age of 30, and quit this earth three years later (probably between 30-36AD) 87 votes Fascinating answer? Photo: Radoslav Wikimedia Commons Public domain 12 What Historical Details Are Unique To The Gospel Of John?
In the midst of the week (3 1/2 years after Jesus began his ministry) the sacrifices and oblations ceased. It was at this time that the vail or curtain between the holy place was torn in two signifying that not only was the system of sacrifices and earthly priests were finished, but ...
Daniel tells us after Jesus began his ministry that Jesus would be cut off: “Messiah becut off,but not for himself:….” Daniel 9: 26 Jesus died for our sins and not for himself. Would you not agree that this verse is a direct reference to Jesus?
The apostle Peter tells us that God has chosen his people for salvation. He made us to be royal priests who represent him to the world. He’s taken believers from the four corners of the earth and given us a spiritual citizenship that eclipses our earthly passports into deep shadow. Toget...