Warren Nozaki Apologetics, Bible, Christ, God, Holy Spirit, Theology

Add or Remove III: What Happened to the Trinity Verse of 1 John 5:7-8?

A Christian friend told me a long time ago about the New International Version (NIV) being an untrustworthy translation of the Bible. Unscrupulous individuals were alleged to have removed verses from the NIV. They tampered with the text and corrupted God’s Word. Only the text of King James Version (KJV) of the Bible preserved the … Continue reading Add or Remove III: What Happened to the Trinity Verse of 1 John 5:7-8?

Warren Nozaki Apologetics, Bible, Christ, Easter, Resurrection, Theology

Added or Removed: What Happened to the Ending of Mark?

He is risen… Easter is the time when we come together to focus on the central event of Christianity — the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. But, when reading a modern translation of Mark 16, it is easy to notice that vv. 9-20 distinguished in some way — bracketed, double bracketed, horizontal lined, or footnoted — … Continue reading Added or Removed: What Happened to the Ending of Mark?

Warren Nozaki Apologetics, Christ, Creation, Easter, Good Friday, Heaven, Incarnation, Resurrection, Uncategorized

Three Trees on the Way to Eternity

...God even saw fit to set three trees to mark key turning points in the unfolding plan of redemption revealed in the Scriptures — the tree of life, the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, and the tree of the cross. We are all on an eternal journey and these three trees intersect each of our lives. The trees teach us. If we are teachable, they can direct us in the way to go. Our response to the guidance of these trees makes all the difference in the world...

Warren Nozaki Abortion, Apologetics, Atheism, Bible, God

Why is There Hope Even in a World Filled with Hopelessness?

Life in a world with God is cause for joy, and even when things are broken, a hope for a better future is always in the present. On the other hand, life without God ends in despair. Once God is abandoned, hope is sure to follow. Atheist philosopher Alex Rosenburg realizes no belief results in … Continue reading Why is There Hope Even in a World Filled with Hopelessness?

Warren Nozaki Apologetics, Bible, God, Old Testament, Salvation

Can a Donkey Talk? What Can We Learn from one that Did?

Balaam-The Prophet Balaam and the Angel by John Linnell (1859) Balaam the son of Beor is truly fascinating person written about in the Book of Numbers. He is a Mesopotamian pagan soothsayer, not an Israelite, but God still speaks to and through him. Although Balaam witnesses the marvelous wonders from the Lord, such as a … Continue reading Can a Donkey Talk? What Can We Learn from one that Did?