Lazarus of Bethany was a man from the town of Bethany, the brother of Mary and Martha, and a dear friend of Jesus Christ. He is known for being the subject of one of Jesus’s most profound miracles: being raised from the dead four days after his burial, as recorded in the Gospel of John, […]
King Herod the Great was the Roman-appointed king of Judea at the time of Jesus Christ’s birth. When he learned from the Magi about the birth of the ‘King of the Jews,’ he felt his throne was threatened and sought to kill the infant. This led to his order for the Massacre of the Innocents […]
Based on biblical accounts, Jesus began His public ministry when He was ‘about thirty years of age’ (Luke 3:23). His ministry lasted approximately three years, leading biblical scholars to conclude that Jesus was about 33 years old at the time of His crucifixion and resurrection. The life of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, is […]
Jesus’ preaching centered on the ‘gospel of the kingdom of God’ (Mark 1:14-15). He proclaimed that God’s reign was near and called everyone to repent of their sins and believe in Him for eternal salvation. His core message also emphasized radical love for God and neighbor, the fulfillment of Old Testament scripture, and His unique […]
The term ‘American Jesus’ refers to a cultural concept, popularized in media like the Bad Religion song, that critiques the merging of Christian faith with American nationalism and politics. This idea stands in sharp contrast to the Biblical Jesus Christ, who is the universal Savior for all people of all nations, whose kingdom is not […]
The phrase ‘Brand New Jesus Christ’ refers to a popular song by the band Brand New which explores themes of loneliness, doubt, and fear of death. From a Christian perspective, while the song voices a deep human cry for a savior, the true Jesus Christ is not a ‘brand new’ or fleeting concept, but the […]
While the Bible doesn’t depict Jesus telling jokes in a modern sense, His teachings are filled with divine wit, irony, and clever parables that reveal a profound sense of humor. This humor was always purposeful, used to expose hypocrisy and teach deep spiritual truths (Matthew 23:24). The joy He offers is not found in fleeting […]
The song ‘Holy Spirit’ by Jesus Culture is a globally recognized worship anthem that serves as a prayerful invitation for the presence of the Holy Spirit. Its lyrics express a deep longing for God to move in power, drawing upon biblical promises like John 14:26, where Jesus promises to send the Comforter. Worship music offers […]
The Bible does not describe Jesus as gay. Scripture is silent regarding Jesus’s sexuality, focusing instead on His divine nature as the sinless Son of God and His redemptive mission for all humanity. The concept of a ‘gay Jesus’ originates from modern cultural interpretations, art, and media, not from the historical and theological accounts found […]
Kristin Kobes Du Mez is an American historian, author, and professor at Calvin University. She is best known for her book, “Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation,” which analyzes the intersection of American evangelicalism, masculinity, and politics. Today’s world is full of different voices and ideas, making […]
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