The phrase “to inherit eternal life” reflects more than a simple description of a time line. Its deeper meaning hints at a life where one is free of the restraints typical of human existence. In the phrase “to inherit eternal life” the focus is not so much on… Read More
The Gospels might seem to be biographies of Jesus’ life, but they more than this. As John 20:31 says, “These are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God and that by believing you may have life in his name.” Find out more about… Read More
What can you know for sure about Jesus Christ? If you believe everything you hear, you might think the answer is “Not very much.” Most people assume that there are so many myths and legends surrounding Jesus Christ, it’s impossible to know the truth. The Following is and excerpt… Read More
Is John 14:6 a fair reflection of what Jesus taught about himself? Did he really teach that he was the only way to the Father? The following is adapted from the book, Just Looking: Christianity—Your Chance to Believe it or Not, by John Allan. “I… Read More
Prayer was an important part of Jesus’ life. The following scripture passages show the different ways in which Jesus prayed to God the Father. They also show what Jesus teaches us about prayer – why we should pray, how to pray, and when to pray. Prayer was an important… Read More
The Scriptures remind us over and over again that God gets angry – angry at sin and disobedience and acts of injustice. The same is true about Jesus, God’s own Son. The Scriptures remind us over and over again that God gets angry – angry at sin and disobedience… Read More
John the Baptist’s message of repentance was instrumental in preparing the way for Jesus’ ministry. Read more about his life and work here. John is sometimes called the last “Old Testament prophet” because of the warnings he brought about God’s judgment and because he announced the coming of God’s… Read More
He was a disciple of John and leader in the early church. Read about the importance of Papias’s work and writings. Papias, along with Ignatius and Polycarp, was considered among the disciples of John, perhaps even his scribe. He later became bishop of Hierapolis in Asia Minor. The tradition… Read More
We often speak of Jesus’ heavenly father, but what about his father on earth? Find out more about Joseph, Jesus’ earthly father. The Good Father Joseph is often referred to as a just man. This meant that he was an observant Jew, that he followed the Law of Moses… Read More
