Warren Nozaki Apologetics, Bible, Christ, Holy Spirit, Salvation, Theology

A Look at the Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit and the Holy Spirit in Testimonial

James Tissot, Woe unto You, Scribes and Pharisees, Brooklyn Museum Confession of the Christ is set in antithesis to the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit in Luke 12:8-12. This passage delves into Jesus’ teaching on the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit and the contrasting power of giving testimony under the influence of the Holy Spirit. … Continue reading A Look at the Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit and the Holy Spirit in Testimonial

Warren Nozaki Apologetics, Bible, Christ, God, Holy Spirit, Theology

The Son of God battles Satan in the Desert: Jesus’ Temptation

Temptation of Christ-Julius Schnorr von Karolsfeld, 1860 Luke tells us that “Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness for forty days, being tempted by the devil” (Lk. 4:1-2).[1] The very idea of Jesus experiencing temptation invokes the question: Did Jesus Christ really experience … Continue reading The Son of God battles Satan in the Desert: Jesus’ Temptation

Warren Nozaki Apologetics, Baptism, Christ, God, Holy Spirit, Theology, Trinity

What Does the Baptism of Jesus Reveal?

John the Baptist “preached good news to the people” (Lk. 3:18);[1] yet, ended up being incarcerated for speaking out against the illicit marriage between Herod Antipas and Herodias (Lk. 3:18).[2] Despite being locked up, John’s mission as herald of the Messiah succeeded.[3] Luke tells us that “when all the people were baptized, and when Jesus … Continue reading What Does the Baptism of Jesus Reveal?

Warren Nozaki Apologetics, Baptism, Bible, Holy Spirit

What is the Baptism with the Holy Spirit and Fire?

St. John the Baptist Preaching by Mattia Preti - 1665 John the Baptist preached a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. He also taught of the greater one to come who would baptize with Holy Spirit and fire. What was this baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins and the baptism of … Continue reading What is the Baptism with the Holy Spirit and Fire?