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February 17, 2020May 17, 2020 Warren Nozaki Atheism, Bible, Christ, Love, Richard Dawkins, Suffering, Theology

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?

January 28, 2020September 10, 2024 Warren Nozaki Bible, Christ, Islam, Mormonism

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?

January 20, 2020January 20, 2020 Warren Nozaki Apologetics, Bible, Christ, Cults

Why is Jesus Called the Only Begotten?

The Gospel of John tells us that “God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life (John 3:16).”1 Here the English Standard Version uses the word “only” to translate the Greek word monogeneis.2 Other modern translations, such as the New International Version, … Continue reading Why is Jesus Called the Only Begotten?

January 13, 2020January 12, 2020 Warren Nozaki Apologetics, Christ, God

Do Most People Believe in God?

Ask the question: “Do you believe in God?” 90% of the time there is a positive response, and depending on how the question is phrased the results vary, but the majority of Americans affirm belief in God. Even so the proverbial “devil is in the details.” Louis Markos says, "Scratch under the surface, and you … Continue reading Do Most People Believe in God?

December 18, 2019December 18, 2019 Warren Nozaki Christ, Christmas

Why is Jesus called Immanuel?

Christmas celebrates the advent of the Lord Jesus Christ. God became a man and dwelt among us. Matthew tells us that Christ’s birth fulfills the prophecy spoken by Isaiah: “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel (which means, God with us)” (Matt. 1:23; cf. Isa. … Continue reading Why is Jesus called Immanuel?