God: Male or Female?
In examining Scripture, two facts become clear. First, God is a Spirit and does not possess human characteristics or limitations. Second, all the evidence contained in Scripture agrees that God revealed Himself to mankind in a male form. Let's explore these points further.
Understanding God's Nature …
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Posted on 26 June 2024
Jesus: The Unique Savior
Throughout history, there have been claims that the accounts of Jesus as recorded in the New Testament are merely myths borrowed from pagan folklore. Some argue that the stories of Osiris, Dionysus, Adonis, Attis, and Mithras are essentially the same as the narrative of Jesus Christ …
Continue readingJesus' Suffering
Jesus endured immense suffering during His trials, torture, and crucifixion. His suffering was not only physical but also emotional and spiritual. Physically, Jesus' appearance was so disfigured that people were appalled at Him. He was beaten and tortured beyond recognition. Emotionally, all of His disciples deserted Him and …
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Posted on 26 June 2024
Unbeliever Prayer
Prayer is a vital aspect of the Christian faith, allowing believers to communicate with God and seek His guidance, help, and intervention in their lives. However, a question often arises: Does God hear and answer the prayers of unbelievers? This topic has been the subject of debate among …
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Posted on 26 June 2024
What Religion Was Jesus?
Jesus, the central figure of Christianity, was born into a Jewish family and grew up in a Jewish community that followed the Jewish law. His lineage can be traced back to the tribe of Judah, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The town of Bethlehem …
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Posted on 26 June 2024
Why Didn't Jesus Marry?
Many people wonder why Jesus, who was the ideal and model man, did not marry and have children during His earthly life. While Scripture does not directly answer this question, there are several possibilities that can shed some light on the matter.
Limited Time and Mission …
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Posted on 25 June 2024
Feeding the 5000
The story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 is a significant miracle recorded in all four Gospels. It is a powerful demonstration of Jesus' ability to provide for the needs of His followers. This miraculous event took place when Jesus had only "five barley loaves and two …
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Posted on 24 June 2024
Can God Sin?
Introduction
In order to answer the question of whether God can sin, we must first understand who God is. Our limited human minds struggle to fully comprehend God, but He has revealed Himself to us through His creation and His written Word. Creation's intricate design and order …
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Posted on 24 June 2024
Testing God: Understanding Acceptable and Unacceptable Approaches
Testing God is a concept that is discussed in the Bible, and it is important to understand the acceptable and unacceptable ways in which we can test God. One example of an acceptable kind of testing God can be found in the book …
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Posted on 23 June 2024
The Holiness of God: Understanding His Majestic Being and Moral Purity
The holiness of God is a foundational concept in Christian theology. It refers to the unparalleled majesty of His incomparable being and His blameless, faultless, and unblemished moral purity. When we speak of God's holiness, we are acknowledging that …
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Posted on 23 June 2024
Permissive Will
Within God’s sovereign will, He chooses to permit many things to happen that He takes no pleasure in. This allowance of certain things, even sinful things, that indirectly accomplish His will is often referred to as God’s permissive will. Let's explore what this means and why …
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