WHY DID JESUS TEACH USING PARABLES? When studying the Gospels, it is not long before one observes that a Jesus often used parables as he taught.[1] Briefly defined (albeit through…
We all know the old joke about why the chicken crossed the road; it simply wanted to get to the other side. One could ask the same question about why…
Many people no longer think the Bible is relevant to today’s world, and it’s easy to see their perspective. For instance, how many ancient books provide suitable insights for how…
Several passages in the Gospels can be difficult to understand; as a result some are often misinterpreted. One such passage is the “Parable of the Sheep and Goats” (Matthew 25.31-46). …
Many Christian reading the Gospels find it confusing that Jesus came to John the Baptist for baptism. Specifically, they find it odd because if Jesus was in fact sinless, then…
Wolves are a beloved figure these days. For some they symbolize freedom, strength, and the beauty of America’s untamed past. That’s because few of us have ever been attacked by…
Many people like riddles and puzzles and the harder the better, but there may be none harder than the question of was John the Baptist (hereafter simply “John”) the fulfillment…
Occasionally while some study the chronology of Paul’s life and ministry they become confused about his early visits to Jerusalem and Luke’s reporting of these same visits in Acts. Regrettably,…
I’m not a big fan of most commercials; generally speaking I find them quite annoying. But there is one specific type of commercial that drives me crazy, and you have…
MUST CHURCHES BE "SOFT TARGETS"? John Piper once asserted that Christians should not procure conceal carry permits in order to defend themselves against criminals, insane sociopaths, terrorists, and those who…