Jesus continually reminded the disciples that He would die and rise again after “three days” (Mark 8:31; 9:31; 10:34; John 2:19 and 21).1 The Lord also made statements about dying and resurrecting on the “third day” (Matt. 16:21; 17:23; 20:18-19; Luke 9:22; 18:31-33). The Scriptures also indicate that Christ burial took place on Friday prior to … Continue reading Was Jesus in the Tomb for Three Days and Three Nights?
Did God or Satan Provoke David to Sin in Taking a Census of the People in the Land?
One of the apparent contradictions in the Bible that I come across is whether God or Satan provoked David to sin on a certain. 2 Samuel 24:1 tells us “The anger of the Lord was kindled against Israel, and he incited David against them, saying, ‘Go, number Israel and Judah.’ ”1 On the other hand, 1 … Continue reading Did God or Satan Provoke David to Sin in Taking a Census of the People in the Land?
Did Abraham ever worship a moon god?
Abraham’s Journey from Ur to Canaan by József Molnár Once I was asked whether prior to God’s call Abraham was a polytheistic pagan who worshiped a moon god? Scriptures tell us that God called Abraham out of a place full of pagan idolatry but Abraham had faith in God and that faith was demonstrated through … Continue reading Did Abraham ever worship a moon god?
What Does It Mean to Love Your Enemies?
Does anyone have an enemy? An enemy is an adversary, nemesis, opponent or hostile force. In this sinful, fallen and broken world we all inevitably come face to face with an enemy. The impulse to the hater is to return the hate. Treat them with contempt. Words like isolate, retaliate, castigate, annihilate, and desolate apply … Continue reading What Does It Mean to Love Your Enemies?
What Does It Mean for the Son to Be Begotten of the Father?
My last post addressed the question on why Jesus is called the only begotten (monogeneis) Son of God. I addressed the problem of mistaking only begotten for being created or made. Rather, only begotten refers to Jesus’ unique status as the Word become flesh — the incarnate deity. But I thought it best to offer … Continue reading What Does It Mean for the Son to Be Begotten of the Father?
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