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?

Warren Nozaki Bible, Christ, Theology

Christ’s Temple Cleansing: Why Did Jesus Identify Himself as the Temple?

Christ driving moneychangers from temple by Theodoor Rombouts (1597–1637) Dry core rot in an apple is really something disgusting. The outside of the fruit looks delectable, but slice it in half and center has a brown fungal rot. Appearances are deceptive. A second temple in Jerusalem had been constructed in the days of Ezra, Haggai, … Continue reading Christ’s Temple Cleansing: Why Did Jesus Identify Himself as the Temple?

Warren Nozaki Bible, Christ, Old Testament, Salvation, Theology

Traveling Through the Valley of the Shadow of Death

I was once driving on the 405-freeway heading through Westminster, California, cruising with the flow of traffic, when I noticed in the rearview mirror a car moving at highspeed and weaving through the lanes. Suddenly, another car makes an unexpected lane change and the speeder swerves to avoid the collision, but loses control and spins … Continue reading Traveling Through the Valley of the Shadow of Death

Warren Nozaki Apologetics, Bible, Christ, Good Friday, Theology

Why Pilate Pardoned Barabbas but Condemned Jesus?

Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea, sanctioned the execution of Jesus Christ. At the same time, the governor set free a seditious murderer named Barabbas. Why did Pilate allow the crucifixion of an innocent man and the acquittal of the guilty man? Why was Barabbas let go? The Jewish Sanhedrin condemned Jesus for blasphemy … Continue reading Why Pilate Pardoned Barabbas but Condemned Jesus?