Jesus: The Messiah Born in Scandal Snapshot Jesus birth is one of great scandal. Most translations make it sound like they were rejected from a hotel or motel but this is an unlikely reading. In reality, Joseph’s own family rejected him from their guest room and they then stayed in the barn. Introduction Walk by […]
Hell, Free Will, and a loving God (part 2) Snapshot God has given free will and this gives people the ability to reject God. Following Christ is not merely about rewards but is about relationship and that cannot be forced. Even a good place is miserable if a person does not want to be there.
How can a loving God send people to hell? A loving God is more than love Why would a loving God send someone to hell? This is a question that many people ask whether they are a skeptic or believer. Considering God is love (1 John 4:8), it can be difficult
A suffering God: Uncovering the meaning of suffering Snapshot: Suffering is part of the world and all people experience deep suffering. God is outside of time and therefore experiences all time at once. Therefore the crucifixion was longer than 6 hours in the mind of God. God can identify with our suffering and even our
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Where Was Jesus Born in the Ancient World? Snapshot: Jesus was born in Bethlehem (currently West Bank of Palestine) Birth year is 5 or 6 BC Jesus is from the lineage of King David which fulfills Old Testament Scripture. Joseph and Mary are his parents. When was Jesus born and why in Bethlehem? Jesus was
Archeology: Supporting the Authenticity and Reliability of the Bible Introduction to Archeological Evidence How can Christians know that the Bible is reliable? The Christian faith hinges on the reliability of the Bible. If the Bible is unreliable, then the entirety of the Christian faith is called into question. We can look at many different aspects
