Warren Nozaki Apologetics, Christ, Worship

Why is Jesus Called the Lion and the Lamb?

Jesus Christ is described as being like a lion and a lamb in Revelation 5.  I am fascinated by this imagery. Lions are fearsome, powerful, and majestic creatures. They rule wherever they roam, and they are never to be trifled with. These felines are befitting symbols for mighty kings, rulers, and warriors. On the other … Continue reading Why is Jesus Called the Lion and the Lamb?

Warren Nozaki Christ, Incarnation, Theology

What Does the Incarnation of the Son Have to Do with Our Reconciliation with God?

Lately I have been listening to an audio reading of the five Theological Orations of the Theologian Gregory Nazianzus. He was a fourth century early church father from the Cappadocian city of Nazianzus who served as the bishop of Constantinople. Not known for having perfect health or fine appearance, Gregory influenced the multitudes through eloquent … Continue reading What Does the Incarnation of the Son Have to Do with Our Reconciliation with God?

Warren Nozaki Apologetics, Bible, Christ, Salvation, Social Justice

Christ’s Temple Cleansing: Does Jesus’ Expulsion of Money Changers from the Temple Justify Social Disruption?

Giotto di Bondone Casting out the money changers The Gospels tell of Jesus Christ entering into the temple in Jerusalem, and finding money changers doing business in the Court of the Gentiles. The Lord them started turning over tables and chairs, made a whip of chords, and chased out the money changers along with their … Continue reading Christ’s Temple Cleansing: Does Jesus’ Expulsion of Money Changers from the Temple Justify Social Disruption?

Warren Nozaki Apologetics, Bible, Christ, Prophecy, Theology

Christ’s Temple Cleansing: What is the Connection Between the Cursed Fig Tree and the Temple Cleansing?

Valentin de Boulogne (1591-1632) Christ Driving the Money Changers out of the Temple The Gospel of Mark tells about Jesus cursing a fig tree for being without any fruits to eat. He then goes into the temple and expels the money changers but as He departed from the temple, the disciples noticed that the fig … Continue reading Christ’s Temple Cleansing: What is the Connection Between the Cursed Fig Tree and the Temple Cleansing?