Warren Nozaki Apologetics, Baptism, Bible, Holy Spirit

What is the Baptism with the Holy Spirit and Fire?

St. John the Baptist Preaching by Mattia Preti - 1665 John the Baptist preached a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. He also taught of the greater one to come who would baptize with Holy Spirit and fire. What was this baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins and the baptism of … Continue reading What is the Baptism with the Holy Spirit and Fire?

Warren Nozaki Apologetics, Bible, Christ

Luke 1:1-4 — Good News Worth Sharing  

It is AD 59.[1] Luke the beloved physician (Col. 4:14) writes a gospel to Theophilus, a man connected to the community of Christ with questions about what he had been taught concerning the central message of Christianity.[2] The third Gospel begins: Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the things that have … Continue reading Luke 1:1-4 — Good News Worth Sharing  

Warren Nozaki Apologetics, Demon Possession, Evil

Who’s to Blame? Sin and Responsibility in Ezekiel 18:2-4

“The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the children’s teeth are set on edge” (Ezek. 18:2).[1] Bite into a sour grape and then as the acidic juice fills the mouth comes a stinging sensation that goes right into the jaw. The eyes squint and lips pucker. “Blah!” It is a most unpleasant experience. Yet, this … Continue reading Who’s to Blame? Sin and Responsibility in Ezekiel 18:2-4

Warren Nozaki Apologetics, Bible, Eschatology, Old Testament, Theology

Ezekiel 38-39 Part 3: Is the Attack of Gog of Magog for Such a Time as This?

The Triumph of Mordecai - Pieter Lastman (1624) “On that day I will give to Gog a place for burial in Israel, the Valley of the Travelers, east of the sea. It will block the travelers, for there Gog and all his multitude will be buried. It will be called the Valley of Hamon-gog” (Ezek. … Continue reading Ezekiel 38-39 Part 3: Is the Attack of Gog of Magog for Such a Time as This?

Warren Nozaki Apologetics, Bible, Eschatology, Old Testament, Prophecy, Theology

Ezekiel 38-39 Part 2: Gog is Vladimir Putin?

“Son of man, set your face toward Gog, of the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal, and prophesy against him” (Ezek. 38:2).[1] How are we to understand the oracles about Gog from Magog in Ezekiel 38-39? Pat Robertson, Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) Founder, identifies Gog as Vladimir Putin and Magog as … Continue reading Ezekiel 38-39 Part 2: Gog is Vladimir Putin?