The second part of the Christian Bible, consisting of the Gospels, Acts, Epistles, and Book of Revelation, which together describe the life and teachings of Jesus, the efforts on the part of Jesus's followers to establish the Christian Church, and a prophetic vision of the Second Coming. Se...
6. “Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.” 1 Peter 4:12...
and save us, inviting, promising, exhorting to have life. Christ is on Mount Sinai, delivering the law with thunders, Acts vii.38, and he is on the Mount Zion in the calm voice, he is both upon the mountain of
A witness to their faith who endures death to remain faithful to Christ Martyr A witness to the truth of the faith who suffers social persecution rather than death Dry martyr A person on earth, in purgatory, or in heaven notable for holiness and heroic virtue Saint The process of being made...
"And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish on...
The apostle Paul wants believers in Christ to be able to understand, be wise and have full knowledge about God and his will. Understanding Ministries aims to stimulate Biblical understanding and edify Christian readers by publishing expository and doctrinal articles that not only discuss Biblical ...
s appearance marks the final end of the Kali Yuga as his earthly mission is specifically timed for this purpose, among many others. It is self evident that the Lord Kalki of Hinduism is directly related to the Second Coming of Jesus the Christ, the Madhi of Islam, the Messiah of Judaism...
and in a symbolical form. But as, at a later period, the Pharisees with theirפָּרַשׁmisapplied the law concerning blasphemy and the violation of the Sabbath to the condemnation of Christ, so, too, the following ordinance was made to serve Pharisaic hypocrisy (Matt. 23:...
The might of the scriptural emphasis is that Christ is the revelation of God. We are well aware that ordinary theological debate has centered on the question as to the extent to which Christ is like God. The Bible is colored with the belief that God is like Christ. This may seem at ...
1. Jesus ChristThe central figure in this passage, Jesus is speaking to those who have come to arrest Him. He highlights His consistent presence and teaching in the temple courts.2. Temple CourtsThe location where Jesus taught daily. The temple was the center of Jewish religious life and a...