No War Has Ever Done This to Us
No natural disaster, no tsunami, no earthquake, no flooding, no hurricane or famine has had this global effect. No persecution has ever forced us into this behavior.
Read MoreForever Human, Forever Divine
I understand why Jesus became human, but why will He remain human forever? The Incarnation is a mystery because we do not have the depth of rational thinking necessary to comprehend it. Your question is a good one. Let’s review some of the biblical evidence indicating that the incarnation of the Son of God will…
Read MoreLessons from Matthew 8
Matthew 8 begins a two-chapter sequence of miracle stories in groups of three, organized topically rather than chronologically. In the first group, Jesus cleanses a leper, heals the servant of a centurion, and banishes the fever of Peter’s mother-in-law, followed by a brief summary of further healings that evening (Matt 8:1–17; cf. Mark 1:32–34).
Read MoreLessons from Matthew 6
Matthew 6, in the heart of the Sermon on the Mount, contains some of Jesus’ most practical teachings. It begins by focusing on true worship, which is deeply personal, and it includes instruction on giving to the needy, prayer, and fasting (Matt 6:1–18).
Read MoreThe Son and the Spirit
How close was the relationship between the Holy Spirit and Christ during Jesus’ earthly ministry?
Read MoreThe Mystery of Godliness
What is "the mystery of godlienss" (1 Tim. 3:16)? The passage you are quoting from is commonly considered to be a brief Christian hymn about Christ: His incarnation, ascension, proclamation of Him, and the reaction to Him on earth and in heaven.
Read MoreA Question of Sonship
What does the Bible mean when it refers to Jesus as “the Son of God”?The significance of this title of Christ has been a matter of serious debate among Christians. The most basic understanding is that the incarnated Lord was born of the virgin Mary to be called the Son of God (Luke 1:32; 1…
Read MoreReflecting His Glory
It is a little difficult to explain the phrase you quoted without taking its context into consideration. Hebrews 1:1-3 functions as an introduction to the letter, and provides a powerful description of the role and nature of Christ. He is the final revelation of God, appointed by Him as heir of all things created (verses…
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