Christianity has its origins in the Old Testament, which prophesied hundreds of times of a Coming Redeemer or Messiah. Shortly after the death and resurrection of Jesus were His followers first called Christians. Basic Christian Beliefs Christians believe in one God – the God of the Old and New...
Pilate said to them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say to him, Let him be crucified. What. Matthew 27:17 Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Ch...
1.What happened in Western Europe after the decline of theRoman Empire?After the Roman Empire lost its predominance, a great many Germanic Kingdoms began to grow into the nations know asEngland,France,Italy, andGermanyin its place. These nations ofWestern Europewere in the scene of frequent ...
Jesus ate figs, which we know from the fact that on his way to Jerusalem, he reached for a fig tree but it was not the season for figs. At the Last Supper
So Pilate sentenced Jesus to die as they demanded.” Imagine crying out for the execution of the man sent to save us from our sins. Even though many of Jesus’ followers, such as Mary Magdalene, cried at His feet while He hung there dying, there were still plenty of hecklers. In ...
Christianity is the religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Most followers of Christianity, called Christians, are members of one of three major groups--Roman Catholic, Protestant, or Eastern Orthodox. These groups have different beliefs about Jesus and His teachings. But all co...
For example, the Nazis called themselves Christian. So did the Ku Klux Klan. And prior to the Civil War in the U.S. in the 1860s, many Christians were using the Bible (incorrectly) to justify enslaving people. Did Jesus Christ ever model violence or hatred toward others? Just the opposi...
Prayer:Besides loving your enemies, Jesus encourages his followers to pray for them. This means seeking God's blessings and well-being for those who may wish harm upon you. It's a way of acknowledging that God's grace extends to all, including those who oppose you. ...
Here, Jesus refers to the beloved disciple, traditionally understood to be John. This statement has been the subject of much theological discussion. It suggests Jesus' sovereign will over the lives of His followers. The phrase "until I return" alludes to the Second Coming, a central tenet of...
“Jewish rabbis who did not like Jesus or his followers accused him of being a magician and leading people astray,” he says, “but they never said he didn’t exist.”Rejected Books of the Bible and What Happened to Them Believe it or not, some books just didn’t make the cut to ...