Tag: jesus

John 8: The Day Abraham Saw Jesus.

For a video version of this article please click the link below In John 8, Christ makes a bold statement that stops the whole conversation: Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw it, and was glad.”(John 8:56) That single verse raises a serious question. When did Abraham see Christ’s day?And even… Continue reading John 8: The Day Abraham Saw Jesus.

Trinity Series Part 1: One God, One Essence

The Trinity means there is one God — one divine essence — shared fully and eternally by three Persons: • The Father• The Son• The Holy Spirit Not three Gods.Not one Person shapeshifting into three roles.One divine nature, three distinct persons. Each Person is God, yet each Person is not the other: The Father is… Continue reading Trinity Series Part 1: One God, One Essence

Revelation 3:14 — First Created or First Cause?

Rev 3:14 (KJV) 14 And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God; Revelation 3:14 is another verse people often bring up to argue that Jesus was the first created being. When Christ calls Himself “the… Continue reading Revelation 3:14 — First Created or First Cause?

Firstborn Doesn’t Mean First Created: Colossians 1:15

Col 1:15 (KJV) 15 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: Some people use Colossians 1:15 to say Jesus was the first being God created, and because of that, He can’t be the Most High. But when we read the verse in context, that’s not what it’s teaching. The… Continue reading Firstborn Doesn’t Mean First Created: Colossians 1:15

No Pass on the Grave—Even for Enoch and Elijah

Plenty of believers have heard the claim that two Old-Testament heroes—Enoch and Elijah—somehow skipped death and went straight to glory. The idea is so popular that many Christians plug the pair right back in at the end of the Bible, insisting they must be the mysterious “two witnesses” of Revelation 11. “After all,” the argument… Continue reading No Pass on the Grave—Even for Enoch and Elijah

Where Does Understanding Come From?

Disclaimer: In this article, I’ll be using the name “Jesus” as it appears in the KJV Bible. You’re welcome to use whatever form or pronunciation you prefer. This discussion isn’t about the correct way to say the Messiah’s name. Where does true understanding come from? Is it enough to simply read the words on the page,… Continue reading Where Does Understanding Come From?

Did Paul Teach God’s Commandments or Just His Own Opinions?

One common accusation leveled at the Apostle Paul is that he frequently gave his own personal opinions instead of relaying direct commands from the Most High. On the surface, certain verses do seem to suggest he’s just giving casual advice. For instance, Paul plainly states: 1Co 7:6 KJV 6 But I speak this by permission,… Continue reading Did Paul Teach God’s Commandments or Just His Own Opinions?

Paul vs. God’s Plan for Marriage: What’s Really Going On?

Disclaimer: In this article, I’ll be using the name “Jesus” as it appears in the KJV Bible. You’re welcome to use whatever form or pronunciation you prefer. This discussion isn’t about the correct way to say the Messiah’s name. Have you ever heard someone claim that Paul’s teachings go against what the Most High says?… Continue reading Paul vs. God’s Plan for Marriage: What’s Really Going On?

The virgin birth: The seed of David argument.

This article is about the “seed of David” argument that some people use to claim Joseph must have been the biological father of Jesus. The reasoning goes like this: since women don’t have seed (or sperm), and the prophecy says the Messiah would come from the seed of David, then Joseph had to be His… Continue reading The virgin birth: The seed of David argument.