Intuitively we understand that some offenses are more heinous than others. To cheat on a test is less heinous than to murder a child, and the punishment is more severe for the latter than the former. Jesus Christ similarly warned about the consequences of rejecting His message, and highlighted the severity of judgment for those … Continue reading Is the Punishment of Hell Worst for Some than for Others?
Costly Christianity: Were Jesus’ Followers Homeless and Estranged?
Context determines the meaning is one of the important principles of biblical interpretation that is to be put into practice. Without proper consideration of the context, we might read Luke 9:57-62 and suppose Jesus followers were homeless and estranged. But context unveils the wrongheadedness of such an interpretation. Luke tells us that Jesus experienced rejection … Continue reading Costly Christianity: Were Jesus’ Followers Homeless and Estranged?
What is the Significance of Jesus’ Transfiguration?
Peter, James, and John were with Jesus on a mountain praying when something extraordinarily took place. The three disciples noticed Jesus praying when “the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became dazzling white” (Lk. 9:29). [1] Mark and Matthew describe the appearance of the Lord as being “transfigured” (Mk. 9:3; Matt. 17.2).[2] … Continue reading What is the Significance of Jesus’ Transfiguration?
Is God a Man?
The Lord’s prayer beings, “Father, hallowed be your name” (Luke 11:2; cf. Matt. 6:9).[1] Elsewhere, Jesus addressed the Father as “Abba” (Mk. 14:36; cf. Rm. 8:15; Gal. 4:6), which is “the Aramaic word for ‘Papa,’ a term of great intimacy and affectionate respect.”[2] We can address God as “Father” or even “Papa.” But can we … Continue reading Is God a Man?
What is an Apostle?
Jesus spent all night on a mountain praying, and coming down the next morning, “he called his disciples and chose from them twelve, whom he named apostles: Simon, whom he named Peter [Cephas], and Andrew his brother, and James and John, and Philip, and Bartholomew [Nathaniel], and Matthew, and Thomas [Didymus], and James the son … Continue reading What is an Apostle?
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