Paul tells us that Jesus Christ is “is the image of the invisible God” and “the firstborn of all creation” (Col. 1:15). [1] But it is a mistake to suppose Christ is something made or constructed in the form of something else. Rather, Christ is the invisible made visible — God revealed to us. Words … Continue reading Is Christ the Created or the Creator?
What is Redemption?
Redemption is typically used in reference to the process of setting a captive free, reacquiring something of value, settling a debt, atoning for sin, or delivering from evil. The motion picture Man on Fire directed by Tony Scott illustrates redemption through self-sacrifice in the protagonist John W. Creasy (Denzel Washington). Creasy is a former CIA … Continue reading What is Redemption?
Does God Approve of Hateful and Vindictive Speech?
Our world is broken. Unspeakable evils like murder, rape, theft, lying and hate are committed by one against another. Imprecations are then uttered. “Got nothing but hate for those who murdered that child, may the Lord strike them down!” Such is the impassioned plea from one yearning to see wrongs set right. David too experienced … Continue reading Does God Approve of Hateful and Vindictive Speech?
Add or Remove III: What Happened to the Trinity Verse of 1 John 5:7-8?
A Christian friend told me a long time ago about the New International Version (NIV) being an untrustworthy translation of the Bible. Unscrupulous individuals were alleged to have removed verses from the NIV. They tampered with the text and corrupted God’s Word. Only the text of King James Version (KJV) of the Bible preserved the … Continue reading Add or Remove III: What Happened to the Trinity Verse of 1 John 5:7-8?
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?
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