In the context of Acts 10, Peter was speaking about Jesus Christ, His life, death, and resurrection, and the forgiveness of sins through Him. The Greek term "ῥήματα" (rhēmata) is used here, which can mean "sayings" or "utterances." This emphasizes the power and authority ...
Another kingdom awaits the children of God, an eternal one that will ultimately end death, tears and sorrow. As Christians we are heirs to that kingdom IF we hold fast and overcome, not in our strength, but in Jesus’ power. Called to Be Salt and Light We cannot just exist in ...
Those who believe a church is the beast say this deadly wound came in 1798. But the church did not cease to function in that year. Napoleon's abuse of the pope in 1798 could in no sense be called a wound to death. And those who teach this do not expect that church to continue on...
But while ancient Jews denied the Resurrection, they did acknowledge two important facts. The ancient Jews affirmed that the earliest disciples of Jesus claimed Jesus rose from the grave, and these writers also acknowledged the tomb of Jesus was initially found empty. The Toledot Yeshu then attem...
What determined thefullness of timefor Jesus’ first coming? Over300 Old Testament prophecieshad to be fulfilled in Jesus’ birth, life, ministry, death and resurrection. With one of the toughest ones being: Therefore, the Lord Himself will give you a sign: “Behold, a virgin will be with...
Jesus' Prophecy and Resurrection John 2:19-21 (KJV):"Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up." "Then said the Jews, Forty and six years was this temple in building, and wilt thou rear it up in three days?" "But he spake of...
13 Jesus had been speaking of his death, but his disciples thought he meant natural sleep. 14 So then he told them plainly, “Lazarus is dead, 15 and for your sake I am glad I was not there, so that you may believe. But let us go to him.” 16 Then Thomas (also known as Didym...
It was revealed to them that their services [their prophecies regarding grace] were not [meant] for themselves and their time, but for you, in these things [the death, resurrection, and glorification of Jesus Christ] which have now been told to you by those who preached the gospel to you...
Jesus knew what it was to live burdened by taxes, and surrounded by corrupt leaders, and sickness, and struggle, and sin, and death. He also experienced life’s joys and pleasures. Jesus knew the full value of human life, so he knew exactly what it would take to save the lost, ...
Israel (Jacob) blessed Joseph’s two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim, before his death. Ephraim was the younger son of Joseph, predicted to become greater than his older brother Manasseh. His descendants would become a multitude of nations. [Manasseh] also shall become a people, and he also shall...