Warren Nozaki Apologetics, Bible, Christ, Discipleship, Salvation, Theology

The Call of Levi: Why Did Jesus Eat with Sinners and Tax Collectors?

Caravaggo - The Calling of Saint Matthew Pain is our body’s way signaling injury or damage. Treatment of a severe injury calls for the attention of a good physician. Prudence pauses at the unpleasant sensation of pain to consider the problem. Imprudence ignores the symptom altogether. Luke tells of penitent tax collectors coming to grips … Continue reading The Call of Levi: Why Did Jesus Eat with Sinners and Tax Collectors?

Warren Nozaki Apologetics, Bible, God, Old Testament, Salvation

Psalm 51:11: What Does it Mean for God to Take Away the Holy Spirit?

Eugène Siberdt - The Prophet Nathan rebukes King David “Cast me not away from your presence, | and take not your Holy Spirit from me” (Psa. 51:11).[1] This is without a doubt one of the most provocative lines from Hebrew poetry. Take away the Holy Spirit? What does this mean? Is David afraid of being … Continue reading Psalm 51:11: What Does it Mean for God to Take Away the Holy Spirit?

Warren Nozaki Bible, Christ, Salvation, Theology

Add or Remove II: Did Jesus Really Forgive the Woman Caught in Adultery?

On one occasion Jesus was teaching in the temple and a group of scribes and Pharisees brought in a woman who had been caught in adulty. They pointed out that the adulteress ought to be stoned according to the Law of Moses, and asked Jesus to give an opinion on the matter. The Lord stooped … Continue reading Add or Remove II: Did Jesus Really Forgive the Woman Caught in Adultery?