Warren Nozaki Apologetics, Atheism, Bible, Christ, Philosophy, Theology

The Eye, the Light, and God’s Death

Even on a pitch-dark evening, we can still perceive with our eyes glimmering light particles. Look up in the sky, oh there is the North Star (Polaris)! From there, we can outline the Little Dipper (Ursa Minor) and the Big Dipper (Ursa Major) constellations. Under the right night conditions, we can perceive the oodles of … Continue reading The Eye, the Light, and God’s Death

Warren Nozaki Apologetics, Christ, Spiritual Disciplines, Theology

Asking, Seeking, and Knocking in Luke 11:5-13

Prayer is essential to Christian spirituality. Jesus deeply emphasized the importance of persistent prayer. He said, “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it … Continue reading Asking, Seeking, and Knocking in Luke 11:5-13

Warren Nozaki Apologetics, Bible, Christ, Ethics, Love, Theology

The Good Samaritan: A Timeless Lesson in Compassion and Kindness

One of the most renown and profound parables of Jesus Christ is the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37. This tale captures the essence of compassion, challenging us to extend a helping hand to those in need, and critiques social barriers corrupt humanity erects that leaves neighbors abandoned. It is about the heavenly virtues of mercy, … Continue reading The Good Samaritan: A Timeless Lesson in Compassion and Kindness

Warren Nozaki Apologetics, Bible, Christ, Discipleship, Theology

Costly Christianity: Were Jesus’ Followers Homeless and Estranged?

Context determines the meaning is one of the important principles of biblical interpretation that is to be put into practice. Without proper consideration of the context, we might read Luke 9:57-62 and suppose Jesus followers were homeless and estranged. But context unveils the wrongheadedness of such an interpretation. Luke tells us that Jesus experienced rejection … Continue reading Costly Christianity: Were Jesus’ Followers Homeless and Estranged?

Warren Nozaki Bible, Christ, Theology

What is the Significance of Jesus’ Transfiguration?

Peter, James, and John were with Jesus on a mountain praying when something extraordinarily took place. The three disciples noticed Jesus praying when “the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became dazzling white” (Lk. 9:29). [1] Mark and Matthew describe the appearance of the Lord as being “transfigured” (Mk. 9:3; Matt. 17.2).[2] … Continue reading What is the Significance of Jesus’ Transfiguration?