“Hear My Prayer” In the movie Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, the hero of the story enters a cave in search of the lost Holy Grail. This is the mythical cup from which Jesus instituted the Lord’s Supper and possessed miraculous powers. The Nazis had forced him to enter Read more…
Running Through Spiritual Barricades God does not “tempt anyone” (James 1:13) and He is “not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9). So, why did Jesus pick Judas whom He knew was going to betray Him? Was Judas’ soul sacrificed just for Read more…
Judas: Apostle of Christ to Son of Perdition Who would ever think of naming their son “Judas”? However, this name was once considered very honorable among the Jews. Even in the first century, two of Jesus’ disciples bore such a name. “Judas” is the Greek form of the name “Judah”. Read more…
10 Steps in Raising the Dead 2 Kings 4:22-37 With six children, my mother had to deal with finding ways to keep us all busy and entertained. In the summer, she could just send us outside to play and lock the screen door, so we would not be running in Read more…
Seen Any Good Followers Lately “Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower” according to Steve Jobs. Some unknown sage wrote, “You’re unique don’t be a follower be a leader.” Actress Jennifer Lawrence shared this piece of advice: “Be strong. Don’t be a follower. Always do the right thing.” According Read more…
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…