Jesus, himself, taught the Old Testament prophecies pointed to him. John 5:39 - You study the Scriptures diligently because you think that in them you have eternal life. These are the very Scriptures that testify about me. Luke 24:27, 44 - And beginning with Moses and the prophets, Jesus expounded to them in all the … Continue reading What are the odds? – Prophecy fulfilled in Jesus Christ.
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The ‘Hate Speech’ of Jesus
Everyone wants a ‘nice Jesus’. We want a Jesus who will pat us on the head and approve of anything we want to do. Why? Because ‘God is love.’ When I hear people excuse biblical sin by crying, “God is love!”, two responses come to mind: First, “Tell me more. What do you mean by … Continue reading The ‘Hate Speech’ of Jesus
Israel 2025 – Torture
“I offered my back to those who beat me and my cheeks to those who pulled out my beard. I did not hide my face from mockery and spitting.” - Isaiah 50:6 “But many were amazed when they saw him. His face was so disfigured he seemed hardly human, and from his appearance, one would … Continue reading Israel 2025 – Torture
What is God Like?
What is God like? Ever asked that? Or been asked that by someone else? It's not a new question. Meet Philip. On the night before he was crucified, Jesus is comforting his closest friends. At one point, Philip asks, "Lord, show us the Father (God) and we will be satisfied." Translation: What is God like? … Continue reading What is God Like?
Jesus Was Not “Meek and Mild.”
Contrary to the passive, unobtrusive figure we tend to learn about in Sunday School, Jesus was often just the opposite. More accurately, this man was fearless. Consider the following quote: "Jesus never backed away from a conflict. He took on hecklers and scoffers of every stripe. Once, he stood down a mob intent on stoning … Continue reading Jesus Was Not “Meek and Mild.”
Jesus Was No Socialist
Mankind has never changed. The pharisees tried to make Jesus fit their agenda. The zealots tried to make Jesus fit their agenda. The Jews tried the same thing. And so on, and so on, and so on. So it is no surprise that socialists are trying to form-fit Jesus to their image. To do so … Continue reading Jesus Was No Socialist
He’s Not a Tame Lion
Revelation, chapter 4, begins with the disciple, John, being transported beyond spatial-temporal human existence into the throne room of heaven itself and the eternal presence of Almighty God. For John, it's an awe-inspiring, terrifying scene as he begins recording for us the drama that will unfold immediately before the terrible judgment of God on a … Continue reading He’s Not a Tame Lion
Who is Jesus?
"Who is Jesus?" It's the most important answer a person will ever give to a question. Most of us are familiar with former atheist/Narnia author, C.S. Lewis', famous "trilemma" recorded in his classic apologetic, Mere Christianity: I am trying here to prevent anyone saying the really foolish thing that people often say about Him: "I'm … Continue reading Who is Jesus?