Joseph M. Jordan 
Some behaviors like smoking and drinking alcohol are deemed as socially and culturally unfit and unacceptable. Additionally, smoking is quite unhealthy and can pose serious health threats. Though we know smoking is culturally unacceptable and unhealthy, is it a sin? Is smoking a sin? The Bible does not mention or talk about smoking directly. However, … Read more
Stories about the Son of God in the bible continue to be used as references to how Christians should live. Believers speculate that Jesus came into the world to save everyone from sin and that his Word should still prevail even after his departure. Yet to understand him more and to live like him, religious … Read more
The names someone is given by those they interact with daily tell a lot about their character and relationship with others. Names given to different characters in the Bible tell much about a character. For instance, Jesus has been given many names by the authors of the Bible. These names help you to understand who … Read more
Over the years, the last days of Jesus on earth, as described in the Bible, have been acted and retold more entertainingly to believers. During the Easter holidays especially, Christians look forward to plays and musicals that best describe the passion of Christ. This is why the first-ever rock opera explaining the last days of … Read more
The Bible does not state the date or year Jesus will return. Only His Father knows when Jesus will return; even the angels do not know. However, He has given His followers signs to look out for. As a Christian, you might have encountered these signs daily, leaving you to wonder, when is Jesus coming … Read more
The identity of Jesus has been a matter of debate for several theologians and historians who find his story fascinating. Though Jesus Christ made his identity clear during his time on earth, that has not stopped some bible readers from digging deeper and drawing their conclusions. While some believe that he is God, others argue … Read more
Artists and painters have created countless images of Jesus Christ, which many Churches and Christians have embraced and used for centuries during prayer and worship. After all, believers are inclined to want physical ways of connecting with God, sometimes through Jesus’ drawings. From the famous paintings of Leonardo da Vinci to those of lesser-known artists … Read more
Mental health has been a trending topic lately, with depression being a core disease affecting millions of people (Christians and non-Christians). Symptoms of depression often include intense sadness, fatigue, hopelessness, emptiness, and fatigue, among other symptoms. Being depressed can make one feel like they are worthless and might lead to suicide. The main cause of … Read more
Jesus is the name used for the son of God in the New Testament. Since the English versions of the bible were translated from Greek, many wonder whether the name is a translation or it is the original one. If it is a translation, what is Jesus’ real name? Jesus’ real name is Yeshua. Yeshua … Read more
Killing is one of the things that God forbids in the ten commandments. Jesus emphasized it by declaring that hating your brother was equal to killing. Although God forbids killing, we also notice that he instructed the children of Israel to defend themselves, kill the Canaanites and occupy their land. So, is killing in self-defense … Read more