Tag: jesus

Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.”—Matthew 28:18, NIV [Jesus] was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight.—Acts 1:9, NIV The point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at t...

A History Christianity Nearly all that is known about the life of Jesus, also called Jesus Christ, after whom Christianity is named, is contained in the four Gospels of the New Testament, particularly those of Mark, Matthew, and Luke. These accounts were written 60 to 100 or more years after the b...

Join us on a thought-provoking and enlightening journey as we delve into the captivating video, "How Jesus Came To Be." 🎥🌌 In this insightful exploration, we seek to understand the origins of Jesus, one of the most profound and influential spiritual figures in history. From historic...

If you love me, you will obey what I command.—John 14:15, NIV How sad it is to be the kid who studied the wrong chapter for the final exam! Has it ever happened to you? When it is over, you make the unsettling discovery that everyone else thought the exam was easy, even though you found it quite dif...

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One of the problems of being a Religious Person is that upon occasion you have to look ridiculous. Occasionally you have experiences that overwhelm you with the majesty and providence of God, but when you recall them afterwards or tell them to others, you feel foolish. The most important such event ...

On a Sabbath Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues, and a woman was there who had been crippled by a spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not straighten up at all. When Jesus saw her, he called her forward and said to her, “Woman, you are set free from your infirmity.” Then ...

Every time there is a war or a natural catastrophe, someone asks me if I think it means that Jesus’ return is near. I always answer no, because I am not a false prophet: Jesus actually said that wars, rumors of wars, and natural catastrophes are not signs of the end of the age.Jesus said whoever say...

Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.—Matthew 10:29-31, NIV (Jesus speaking) When I get a haircut, I hear...

PreambleChristology as the Fundamental Christian DoctrineThe Theological and Legal Necessity for the Virgin BirthJesus as MediatorJesus as SacrificeThe Narrative Necessity for the Virgin BirthThe AnnunciationJoseph’s ReactionMary’s Visit to ElizabethJesus in the Temple at the Age of TwelveThe Charac...

On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more wine.” “Dear woman, why do you involve me?” Jesus replied. “My time has not yet ...

The following are early extra-biblical references to Jesus and/or Christians by non-Christian writers (in some cases, Christian writers are quoting non-Christian writers' references to Jesus). Quotes are copied from the accompanying links, unless otherwise noted. Within the text of the article, auth...