Tag: jesus

Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” Jesus replied, “Man, who appointed me a judge or an arbiter between you?” Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of ...

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...

The death of Jesus Christ was an act of obedience to God the Father's plan of salvation.John 10:18 Christ did not bleed to death on the cross, but He dismissed His own spirit. Luke 23:46; Matt. 27:50; John 19:30 His death was substitutionary. 1 Pet. 3:18; Rom. 5:6-8; John 10:11 His death was payment...

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...

The life of Christ is one of the most fascinating and enduring subjects of study in human history. From his miraculous birth to his death and resurrection, Jesus of Nazareth continues to inspire and challenge people of all faiths and backgrounds. In this post, we will explore some of the key events ...

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...

A resolution of the Fourth Ecumenical Council at Chalcedon in AD 451: Therefore, following the holy fathers, we all with one accord teach men to acknowledge one and the same Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, at once complete in Godhead and complete in manhood, truly God and truly man, consisting also of a...

Large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and turning to them he said: “If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters—yes, even his own life—he cannot be my disciple. And anyone who does not carry his cross and follow me cannot be my dis...

About a half-century ago, there was a spate of movies in which the heroine spent the whole time dying of a mysterious, but fatal illness. The primary symptom of this disease was swooning at dramatic moments and lounging around on pillows. The sufferer kept her good looks and her valiant attitude to ...

The phrase "blood of Christ" refers to the Work of Jesus Christ on the Cross. Blood represents judgment -- the judgment for our sins while Christ was bearing them on the Cross (His spiritual death).The physical death of the animal in the Old Testament sacrifices is analogous to the spiritual death o...

I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!—Luke 12:49, NIV What is the ‘fire’ that Jesus has come to cast upon the earth? He says He wishes it were already kindled. I believe He was speaking of the Holy Spirit, who was to come at Pentecost after the crucifixion. ...

Jesus Christ, the central figure of Christianity, is revered by billions of people worldwide as the Son of God and the Savior of humanity. His life and teachings have profoundly impacted the course of history and continue to inspire people of all faiths. The Birth of Jesus Jesus was born in Bethlehe...