Jesus posed the question: “Who do people say that I am?” The disciples answered by offering the response they were hearing in conversations. “John the Baptist,” “Elijah” or another prophet (Mk. 8:27-28).1 Everyone has got a mental picture of their own sort of personal Jesus. Today there are probably more conceptions (or misconceptions) of Jesus … Continue reading Does God exist? Part 13: Debunking the Claim that Christianity Made Up Stories About Their Divine Messiah.
Does God exist? Part 12: Vindication of Jesus Christ’s Claim to Being Divine
“Actions speak louder than words.” “Talk is cheap.” “Put up or shut up.” These expressions are stinging words intended to invoke a response. They call out someone to follow up their words with action. Those who are consistent in what they say and what they do are bestowed both honor and respect. Who cares about … Continue reading Does God exist? Part 12: Vindication of Jesus Christ’s Claim to Being Divine
Does God exist? Part 11: Jesus Christ Claimed to be God
All comic book superheroes have a vocation, which is to take their place as defenders of good in the battle against evil. One common motif found among these heroes is the taking on an alter ego, as in the cases of Batman (Bruce Wayne), Superman (Clark Kent), and Wonder Woman (Diana Prince). While in their … Continue reading Does God exist? Part 11: Jesus Christ Claimed to be God
Does God exist? Part 10: New Testament Christians Claimed Jesus was God.
Jesus Christ is the ultimate revelation of God. Let me explain. The universe bears the indelible fingerprints an intelligent designer,1 which is why Christians rightly call it the Book of Nature. However, God is far from silent. Scriptures teach us that “long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by … Continue reading Does God exist? Part 10: New Testament Christians Claimed Jesus was God.
Does God Exist? Part 9: Addressing the Apparent Contradictions in the Word of God
God exists and He is not silent. What the Lord said has been preserved for us on the pages of the Scriptures. If all this is true, then we can expect the Bible to be infallible. All that the Bible asserts is “truthful and worth of entire confidence” and “Scripture does not mislead because it … Continue reading Does God Exist? Part 9: Addressing the Apparent Contradictions in the Word of God