And from the references he gives in his book it would seem that this study was under the direction of Roman Catholic apologists who are well known for proof–texting the writings of the church fathers giving anachronistic meaning to their writings that was foreign to what they actually say. Fo...
Then, speaking directly to Mary, Simeon describes a shadow that would accompany this Child’s life: “Behold, this Child is destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be contradicted.” The Child’s mission would stir up trouble and call for decisions...
The fact that Joseph and Mary brought the dove/pigeon sacrifice rather than the lamb shows that, contrary the claims of the prosperity preachers,Jesus’s earthly parents were not blessed by God with financial and material wealth.(Of course, in a sense, Mary broughtTHELamb, but she was still...
He rebuked them, saying: “Yet I am among you as the One who serves” (Luke 22:27 NKJV). He who was above us took a position below us so He could be with us as one of us. That was the incarnation. “You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had....
‘Well, you see… I sat on the lid of toilet seat to adjust my tights and I slipped off into the corner. I was stuck and didn’t have the energy to get up until this morning. When I left the bathroom, I discovered I couldn’t get out; so I shook the door. That pesky alarm ...
Mary to bear Jesus. Paul to go to Macedonia, not Asia (Acts 16:6-10). Furthermore,James 4:3-17warns against planning to go to another town and trade without taking God’s will into account. I would assume that principle applies to all our plans, not just travel and trade. ...
As Mary said in the series The Chosen,“I was one way…now I am completely different, and the thing that happened in between was Him.” ___ Even though my mother and grandmother were Baptist, They believed what I am about to bring...
It was at this council Mary was declared as the Mother of God Theotokos. So in review, we have a church that was the center of great teaching through Paul, a sending church, a center for early theological debate and a very orthodox church, but by the time of this letter, around 69 ...
Some of them said: “No (mere) man ever spoke like this Man.” He performed miracles, in addition to being a compelling speaker. He intimidated the “powers that be.” Then, He started saying things pretty clearly that people interpreted as Him saying He was the Son of God. Or even ...
II. Jesus Christ’s Witnesses Claim that Jesus is God John 1:1 – John writes, “the Word was God.” This is clear evidence of Jesus Christ’s divinity. (Note: in the Jehovah’s bible, the passage was changed to “Word was a god.” This is not only an embarrassing attempt to de...