In the Old Testament, incense was used as an offering to God in the temple and was seen as a way to symbolize the prayers of the faithful rising to God. This tradition was carried over into the time of Jesus, and it is mentioned in the Gospels that incense was used in the temple … Read more
Temptation tests a person’s ability to resist doing something unwise or wrong. In a temptation, man can choose to be faithful or unfaithful to God. When one is unfaithful to God, it is a sin. When one is devoted to God, one overcome temptation. So, can Jesus be tempted? The Bible implies that Jesus could … Read more
Christianity teaches that Jesus is fully God who took the form of a servant to suffer and die on the cross so that we may receive salvation. The scripture is apparent that Jesus had the full understanding that he was going to suffer, be humiliated, be crucified, and die on the cross. He also knew … Read more
A king is a male who inherits the title by birth or right and rules an independent state. In the Bible, we learn that Israel was ruled by a line of kings. So, why is Jesus King? Jesus is King because he has the strength and power to have absolute dominion over his realm. In … Read more
As believers, we tend to relate so much with the cross of Jesus. We know that Jesus accepted to be crucified on the cross for the sake of our sins (Mark 15:21-41). However, most of us don’t figure out the size of the cross that Jesus was crucified with. So, what was the size of … Read more
Jesus desires that we may all have a close relationship with ourselves. That is why he gave up his heavenly glory, came down on earth in the form of a servant, was tortured, and died for our sins so that we may be saved. All this he did out of love for us. Having an … Read more
The Bible tells us of the existence of a higher being who brought salvation to humanity. This topic is worth discussing since it covers the life, teachings, miracles, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ. Read on to find out more! Luke 2:1-7 describes how Jesus was born in a manger. He was dedicated to … Read more
Christians understand that Jesus Christ came to the world to die for our sins and bring salvation to humankind. When he died, he saved humankind from death which was the ultimate wage for the sins that had ravaged the earth. Some Christians have wondered what the world would have been like if Jesus Christ had … Read more
God’s Love for us humans is sufficient and manifests itself through our daily lives. The gospel of John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only-begotten son, so that all who believe in him may not perish, but may have eternal life.” So, how do I know that … Read more
Christians know the city of Jerusalem, where Jesus was occasionally brought as a child, preached to people, died by crucifixion, and was resurrected. During this time, King Herod was the ruler of Jerusalem. So, how big was Jerusalem during Jesus’ time? Some Biblical archeologists estimate the size of Jerusalem during Jesus’ time to be approximately … Read more