While studying theology, I learned how Jesus dedicated his life on earth to serving God andspreading his word. I often heard people debating about Jesus’ social life. Some asked, “didJesus have a wife?” In this article, I will discuss Jesus’ social life. Join me as we look at whether Jesus had a wife ornot. You … Read more
Not everyone believes in the existence of a superhuman controlling power. The topic did Jesus exist is worth discussing given the different views people have about it. What many people want to understand is, did Jesus exist? Substantial evidence shows that Jesus did exist. The most detailed record that shows the life of Jesus comes … Read more
For any person to conclude the language that Jesus used to speak, one must know which languages were spoken largely in Israel during Jesus’s time. In ancient Israel, Hebrew was the most famous language. However, in 586 B.C. Israelites were enslaved in Babylon, which caused them to assimilate into the Babylonian language, the Aramaic language, … Read more
Many have found the eighth line in the Apostles’ Creed, which states “he descended into hell,” quite controversial. Some hold that since it is not explicitly stated in the Bible, the statement cannot be held at the same level of authority. Others believe it is accurate, as supported by numerous Bible verses and accounts of … Read more
As a pastor who has been preaching the word of God for more than a decade, I often hearpeople debating on Jesus’s siblings in the scripture. The Bible says that Jesus’ resulted from asupernatural union between Mary and the Holy Spirit. Since bible scholars have different views,I decided to share my insights on this and … Read more
Though Hanukkah is one of the famous holidays among the Jews, it is not recorded in the canon of Scripture. This makes it worth discussing since many people wonder about the connection between Jesus and Hanukkah. Did Jesus celebrate Hanukkah? The Gospel of John suggests that Jesus celebrated Hanukkah in John 10:22-23. He was a … Read more
Jesus’ ministry was significantly defined by baptism. His baptism is mainly seen by many as the start of his public ministry. He even instructed his disciples to go out and baptize people. It even became a religious practice in the New Testament, where new believers were baptized. However, though baptism was a core part of … Read more
It is almost impossible to meet someone with just one name. Today, people are identified by their first names and surnames (last names). Most people have a unique first name and a surname, mainly the family name. Therefore, with this analogy, Jesus becomes the first name of God’s son, but what was his surname? Did … Read more
Since the Bible does not explicitly state the exact day of the week that Jesus died, people have different views on this. This topic is worth discussing since some believe that he died on Good Friday, while others believe that he died on Wednesday or Thursday. Did Jesus die on Good Friday? Though the book … Read more