The date on which Jesus was born is not stated in the 4 Gospels, which recorded his entire life on earth, from birth to death. Also, there is no historical source that has information about the same. Postulations by most biblical sources point to a date between 6 BC and 4 BC (the year during … Read more
Over the years, there has been a controversy about the origin of Jesus. Many have wondered whether Jesus was Greek or not, as his name suggests so. Also, Greek seems to believe that Jesus spoke Greek. So, is Jesus Greek? Though the name Jesus is Greek, Jesus was Jewish, as he was born to a … Read more
Having served in the Christian ministry as a pastor for a long time, I have heard the privilege ofbaptizing people from time to time. Every time I prepare my sermon on baptism, I go back tothe scripture and focus on Jesus’s baptism to remind myself of some valuable lessons. Thebaptism of Jesus was a core … Read more
When God decided to send someone on earth to die for the sins of humankind, he sent his only son Jesus Christ. Before he started his ministry that would later accomplish God’s mission on earth, he was baptized and led into the wilderness to be tempted by the Devil. During this time, the bible records … Read more
Throughout his life on earth, Jesus had so many titles. Some people referred to him as the teacher, other Messiah, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of God, and even Rabbi. However, one core title of Jesus has brought up a lot of debates, ‘Son of Man.’ This phrase has raised debates with many bible readers … Read more
Truth be said, there is a lot of pleasure and relief in smiling and laughing. A hearty laugh will always ease an aching heart. Most of the time, a hearty laugh is always a result of jokes. Though laughter is good, what does the Bible say about joking? Is joking a sin? The Bible does … Read more
At some point in life, everyone has either unintentionally stepped on a bug or any other insect or killed it. However, some people do not regard the life of insects as worthy, and thus they walk around killing them. On the other hand, some people have bugs because they were left with no option as … Read more
Most Christians are familiar with a popular phrase, ‘what would Jesus do.’ The scripture clearly states that if we want to inherit the kingdom of God, then we must pass through Jesus Christ. Another key thing the bible is also clear about is that as Christians, we have to walk as Jesus did. So, what … Read more
Thanks to the growing influence of Yoga and many people taking up the practice, many have questions and concerns about it – particularly regarding its connection to Hinduism and whether it is right to practice the poses and do meditation routines. The available information is also confusing for many Christians to wade through, leading to … Read more
Every Christian is familiar with the story of Jesus as he is the center of Christianity. Jesus was born of the virgin Mary, baptized by John the Baptist, fasted for forty days, was tempted three times by the devil in the wilderness, and died through crucifixion. This is just a bit of the complexity attached … Read more