Jonathan Roumie is an American actor most famous for his portrayal of Jesus Christ in the acclaimed television series, ‘The Chosen.’ He is a devout Roman Catholic whose personal faith profoundly influences his life and his approach to this significant role, using his platform to share a message of hope and faith in Jesus. The […]
The phrase “Come, Lord Jesus” is a direct prayer found in Revelation 22:20, the final chapter of the Bible. It is the cry of the Church, expressing a deep longing and eager anticipation for the promised second coming of Jesus Christ to judge the world, defeat evil, and make all things new. In the vast […]
Judas Iscariot was one of the twelve apostles chosen by Jesus Christ. He is infamously known in the Bible for betraying Jesus to the religious authorities for thirty pieces of silver, an act which led directly to Jesus’ arrest and crucifixion. His story, recorded in the Gospels, serves as a solemn warning about greed, despair, […]
In a biblical context, anointing is the sacred act of applying oil to a person or object to symbolize being set apart for a holy purpose. Spiritually, ‘the anointing’ refers to the empowerment and presence of the Holy Spirit upon a believer, equipping them for a specific calling or service, as perfectly exemplified by Jesus […]
In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus Christ experienced immense agony as He prayed to God the Father just before His crucifixion. Fully aware of the suffering He was about to endure, He asked if the ‘cup’ of God’s wrath against sin could be taken from Him, yet ultimately submitted completely to the Father’s will, saying […]
The names of the 12 disciples are Simon (Peter), Andrew, James (son of Zebedee), John, Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, James (son of Alphaeus), Thaddeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot. These men were called by Jesus Christ to follow Him and become fishers of men, as recorded in the Gospels (Matthew 10:2-4, Mark 3:16-19, Luke […]
Jesus’ parables are short, earthly stories with profound heavenly meanings, designed to teach spiritual truths about the Kingdom of God. Found in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, there are approximately 38 to 40 commonly cited parables, each revealing the character of God and how we are to live as followers of Christ. The […]
‘The Passion of the Christ’ is a 2004 film directed by Mel Gibson that depicts the final twelve hours in the life of Jesus of Nazareth, focusing on His suffering and crucifixion. From a Christian standpoint, the film is a visceral, powerful portrayal of the immense sacrifice Jesus made for the sins of humanity, as […]
In John 14:6, Jesus Christ makes a profound declaration about His divine identity and role. He states, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’ This means Jesus is the exclusive path to God (‘the way’), the ultimate embodiment of all reality and divine revelation […]
John 14:6 is a cornerstone verse of the Christian faith where Jesus Christ declares, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’ The message of this verse is that Jesus is the exclusive and sole path for humanity to be reconciled with God the Father. […]