Jesus’ Birth & Childhood Validation of Jesus by Genealogy, Matt. 1:1-17 Matthew introduces “Jesus Christ.” “Jesus” is from the Greek Iesous which is a translation of the Hebrew name yehosua being translated in English as “Joshua.” It means “Jehovah saves”. The title given Jesus by Matthew is “Christ” from the Read more…
The Introduction to Matthew The Gospel of Matthew was the most often quoted book of the New Testament by early Christian writers. It was also likely to have been the most read Gospel among the four. Today, it remains widely read and quoted. Authorship The early Christian writers never wavered Read more…
The Lord’s Supper Almost every denomination, with the exception of two (Quakers and Christian Scientists) observe something which they call the Lord’s Supper. No doubt this memorial feast is the most significant practice throughout “Christianity”. The Lord’s Supper (1 Cor. 11:20) is also referred to as “the table of the Lord” Read more…
Textual Criticism of John 7:52-8:11 “Textual Criticism” studies the reliability of the Biblical text. How close is it to the original autographs? This field of study assesses that body of evidence to discover the most authentic text of the Scriptures. It is a technical process in the world of Biblical Read more…
The Reliability of the New Testament Text “All Scripture is given by the inspiration of God…” 2 Tim. 3:16a). However, the mind of the cynic like Dr. C. A Briggs who wrote, “We will never be able to attain the sacred writings as they gladdened the eyes of those who Read more…
How To Find Time To Study The Bible? A certain preacher knew a family of Christians who had a real nice family Bible which they displayed on their coffee table. This fine Bible was always covered in plastic to keep the dust off. During one visit, he noticed the Bible Read more…
Validity of the Miracles of the Bible ▸ Miracles are Witnessed Historical Events Do the miracles of the Bible qualify as historical events. “If miracles are capable of sensory perception, they can be made matters of testimony. If they are adequately testified to, then the recorded testimony has the same Read more…
Why Do Some Reject the Miracles of the Bible? Miracles are one of the main features of the Bible. Although there were periods of Biblical history where miraculous events were more common, the Bible without miracles is just another man-made book. Why do some reject the miracles of the Bible? Read more…
Miracles “Explained” An unbelieving teacher told her class there were no real miracles in the Bible. She said, “Take for instance, the crossing of the Red Sea. We know this body of water was only about six inches deep.” A boy toward the back of the room shouted, “Praise God Read more…
Jesus: The Master Fisher of Men Jesus was a carpenter by trade. He did have a lot of time and experience on the Sea of Galilee with several fishermen. On two different occasions Jesus helped his fishing disciples catch a large quantity of fish. First, in Luke 5:1-11 the disciples Read more…