Jesus had to face rejection, suffer, and die, and then rise from the dead. It was necessary because this was the plan of God. It was necessary that he die for our sins, that God might be just and the justifier of those who have faith in Jesus.

Several observations regarding this matter are in order.

First, one cannot take a passage that presents a difficulty and set it against an almost encyclopedic collection of information that leads ...

Since the late second century A.D., controversy has existed concerning the nature of the Godhead. Is God a solitary person—simply manifested in three forms? Or do three separate personalities exist, each of whom possesses the nature of deity? Is the popular doctrine of the Trinity true or false?

This article discusses the false doctrine of the “immaculate conception” of Mary, mother of Jesus.

There are those who allege that Jesus Christ did not have an eternal existence; rather, they claim, he was originally created by God, the Father. One passage that supposedly supports this view is Revelation 3:14. But does it? Study this text with us.

The Old Testament has much to say about Jesus Christ. The following outline will prove helpful in learning more about our Savior.

How does one explain Jesus’ injuction for followers to “hate” their families?

This is the title of a sovereign who exercises regal authority over a certain territory. The term is used in the following senses in Scripture. (a) Jehovah God is king over the entire earth (1 Sam....

Does the biblical evidence support John D. Crossan’s claims that Jesus was not virginally conceived?

It is a noble and worthy challenge to love with the love that Jesus has for all mankind.

The term “sabbath” is derived from the Hebrew shabath, to “cease.” The use of this word for the “seventh day” reflects the Genesis account of creation, when, after six days of creative activity, Je...

Five important points to remember about the significance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead

What role does the nation of Israel play — past and present — in the plan of God? Does their illustrious past have any relevance today or in the future?

The recent discovery of an ossuary (bone box) in Jerusalem, which mentions the name “Jesus,” has been hailed as the first extra-biblical archaeological discovery relating to Christ. But is it? An earlier discovery, in 1945, also contained a reference to Jesus. This article cites that evidence.

Was Jesus absolutely sinless? What does the evidence actually reveal? If he was sinless, was this necessary in the divine scheme of things? If so, why?

The Greek word skene (rendered “tabernacle”) means a “tent.” (a) The tabernacle of Moses’ day was a tent of worship, designed by God, and provided for the children of Israel as they wandered in the...

A closer look at one of Jesus’ parables intensifies the point intended by our Lord.

Sometime before the fall of Jerusalem to the Babylonians (586 B.C.), the prophet Habakkuk wonders why God appears to have ignored Judah’s sins. The Lord informs the bewildered prophet that he is pl...

It is commonly alleged that Jesus, in John 6:37, endorsed the idea of “predestination” as popularized by John Calvin in the 16th century. Did he? Study this question with us.

The Bible is filled with affirmations of our Creator’s generosity. Every good and perfect gift is from him (Jas. 1:17). Surely our gratitude must be lavishly expressed for his graciousness. 

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