Jesus made many claims to be equal with God and to be God. These are the seven “I AM” statements of Jesus where He attributes to Himself the name of God used in Exodus 3:14. “I Am” the Bread of Life (6:35) Much like the gift of manna was life-giving to the Israelites’ bodies temporarily; […]
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“In the beginning was the Logos, and the Logos was with God, and the Logos was God” (John 1:1). What did the apostle John mean when he wrote this statement to his audience. When he wrote this, his audience consisted of both Jews and Greeks. He knew that each group understood this Greek word differently.
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Apologetics is a reasoned argument(s) or writing(s) to justify something, typically a theory or religious doctrine. As an example, for Christians, it is the defense of our faith. Paul defended himself, his apostleship, and the gospel many times in his ministry. He did this before the Jews, Romans and Greeks (e.g. Acts 21:26-23). There are several passages
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Jainism originated in north India from the Vedic culture, around the fifth century B.C. It is a branch out of Hinduism, tracing back to the Indus Valley civilization which flourished in the region from around 2500 BCE to 1900 BC. Historic Overview of Jainism The Vedic culture mainly centered on rituals which preserved the health
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Isaiah prophesied that a baby was to be born into the world. But not just any baby. The Messiah, who will rule and be known by four particular names… The Prophesied Messiah Christmas is a time of year when we celebrate that child’s birth. It is the time that Jesus came into the world. The Word
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Character of Zeus Zeus is the king of the gods in Greek mythology and the ruler of Mount Olympus. He is the son of Cronus and Rhea, and is the youngest of his siblings. Known as the god of thunder and lightning, he is often portrayed as holding a lightning bolt in his hand which
Which Gods Came First? Greek and Roman mythology share many similarities. The Romans adopted and adapted many of the myths and stories of the ancient Greeks after they conquered them in 146 B.C. As a result, many of the gods and goddesses in Roman mythology are the counterparts in Greek mythology. Their stories and attributes
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The world is becoming less Christian and taking on a different affiliation. In his book, “The Rise of the Nones”, James Emery White describes the growing rank of Americans whose religious affiliation is now atheist, agnostic, or “nothing in particular.” This identity shift comes regardless of whether one is raised religious or not. In fact,
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There are many prophecies in the book of Zechariah which Jesus fulfilled. Seven of them to be exact. Here are those prophecies and how they correlate with their New Testament fulfillment. For further study of the book of Zechariah, check out this article “The Book of Zechariah: an Overview“. The Messiah Just as Ezekiel depicted
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Zechariah is a postexilic prophetical book whose theme focuses on the kingdom of God. Presented in that theme is the LORD’s jealousy for Jerusalem’s restoration and the Branch who will come and be the true king over all the earth. Zechariah uses symbolic language to make his points, casting him as a visionary who is very much
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