“bracari”, the extensive site at briteiros, straddling a boulder-strewn hill, probably made a last-ditch stand against the invading romans and was eventually abandoned by around 100 ad. its significance is enormous – the hillside ruins may appear obscure today, but briteiros is one of the...
Faith is personal — just as Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross was personal. God bless you this Lenten season. For further reading: How Did Jesus Model Lent for Us in the Bible? How Long Does Lent Last? 5 Unique Ideas of What to Give Up for Lent This Year Is Lent Really in the Bible...
Was it considered the cruelest way to die at the time or as mundane as hanging? For more information, check out this article that asks why focus on the cross? Crucifixion has become almost synonymous with both shame and pain, and while we might think that we understand it, we simply ...
Maundy Thursday, the final day of Lent, commemorates the Last Supper and the institution of Holy Communion. It also commemorates Jesus' washing of the disciples' feet and His arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane. The most solemn day of Lent, Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion and death ...
since many of these religious folk in particular believe that there are no pure and truthful people anywhere on this world to be speaking of any pure truths. To many of the religious folk, there was only one being who could and had spoken pure truth. All who are connected to truth, will...
I knew they were bots, but I didn’t have the heart to delete the comments because looking at NOTHING was so much more depressing. Week after week, year after year, I blogged to the ether. But, I kept at it and, with time, eventually people began caring what I had to say. ...
I think one implication of this passage might be that, since their lie was obviously relevantly similar to everyday direct lies, that every lie against humans is also a lie against God. This generalizes the concept of sins against God. However, this doesn’t help us at all with the ...
Cornelius became convinced of who Jesus was – God’s Son- and obviously shared his faith. Going off this ESV map, I assumed that Cornelius lived on the Southern border of Syria. Again, there is no way to validate this. Look at where Caesarea is located. This map is from ESV Maps and...
What year was Jesus born? History of Christianity: Jesus of Nazareth, or Jesus Christ, was the founder of Christianity. His followers believe that he was the son of God and the virgin Mary. They also believe that he was resurrected after his crucifixion by the Romans. ...
I am giving you the work of the priesthood as a gift, but any outsider who comes near the sanctuary must be put to death.” Berean Standard Bible· Download Cross References Hebrews 5:4No one takes this honor upon himself; he must be called by God, just as Aaron was.Exodus 28:1“...