John 9:1–12 recounts Jesus healing a man who had been blind from birth, revealing that human suffering is not always the result of personal sin and that God’s works can be displayed through difficult circumstances. Jesus declares Himself to be the Light of the world and demonstrates His divine authority through this miraculous healing, pointing […]
Luke 10:30–37 records Jesus’ teaching commonly known as the Parable of the Good Samaritan, showing that loving our neighbor means offering compassionate, practical mercy to those in need. The passage calls us to “go and do likewise” (Luke 10:37), while the wider Gospel reveals Jesus as the Son of God who died and rose again […]
Luke 18:35-43 records Jesus healing a blind man near Jericho after he cries out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me.” The passage reveals Jesus as the compassionate Son of God and Savior, teaches persistent faith, and shows that those who receive His mercy should follow Him and glorify God. In Luke 18:35-43, a […]
John 4:1–42 records Jesus’ encounter with a Samaritan woman, His promise of living water, and His declaration that He is the Messiah. The passage teaches that salvation is found in Jesus Christ, true worship is grounded in Spirit and truth, and the gospel is offered to people from every background. In John 4:1–42, Jesus meets […]
John 11:1–44 records Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead and declaring, “I am the resurrection and the life” (John 11:25). This passage reveals Jesus Christ as the divine Son of God, shows His compassion toward mourners, and calls people to believe in Him for eternal life. John 11:1–44 records one of the most profound signs […]
The revelations of Jesus Christ refer especially to the biblical book of Revelation, which God gave to Jesus Christ to show His servants what must take place (Revelation 1:1). They reveal Jesus as the divine Son of God who died and rose again, reigns over history, will judge evil, and will return in glory to […]
Luke 5:17 introduces Jesus teaching while the Lord’s power was present to heal. In Luke 5:17–26, Jesus heals a paralyzed man and demonstrates that He, the Son of God, has authority on earth to forgive sins, leading the people to glorify God. In Luke 5:17–26, a helpless man is brought before Jesus by friends who […]
Jesus’ earthly family included His mother Mary, His guardian Joseph, and siblings or close family members mentioned in the Gospels. The Bible presents Jesus as truly human within a family, while also affirming that He is the eternal Son of God who died for sinners and rose again, as declared in John 1:1 and 1 […]
The story of Jesus is the Gospel: the eternal Son of God became human, was born of the virgin Mary, lived without sin, taught God’s truth, performed mighty works, died on the cross for our sins, and rose bodily from the dead. Through faith in Jesus Christ, people receive forgiveness, reconciliation with God, and eternal […]
Marcus Borg was an Episcopal theologian and author known for interpreting Jesus, Scripture, and the resurrection through a progressive Christian framework. His views differ from historic biblical Christianity, which teaches that Jesus is the divine Son of God who truly died for sinners and physically rose again, as affirmed in 1 Corinthians 15:3–4 and John […]