John the disciple was the son of Zebedee, the brother of James, and one of Jesus’ twelve apostles. He witnessed Jesus’ ministry, crucifixion, and resurrection, and is traditionally associated with the Gospel of John, three letters, and Revelation; his testimony points clearly to Jesus Christ as the eternal Son of God who died for sinners […]
“Christ our life” means that Jesus Christ is the source, center, and purpose of a believer’s life. Through His death and resurrection, Jesus gives forgiveness, a new identity, and eternal life; therefore, Christians are called to trust Him, obey His Word, and live for His glory. As Paul writes, “Christ, who is your life,” will […]
Jesus teaches that marriage is a God-established covenant in which a man and woman become one flesh, calling husband and wife to faithful, lifelong love (Matthew 19:4–6). He also addresses divorce, sexual faithfulness, and marriage in the resurrection, while pointing every person to God’s truth, mercy, and salvation through His death and resurrection. Marriage is […]
“Jesus and me” describes a personal relationship with Jesus Christ through faith: He is the divine Son of God who died for sins, rose again, and calls people to follow Him. The Bible assures believers that Jesus loves them, forgives those who trust Him, and remains with His people (John 3:16; Matthew 28:20). What does […]
Mark 5:1-20 teaches that Jesus Christ has absolute authority over demons and compassionate power to restore people whom sin and evil have broken. After Jesus delivers the man, He commands him to tell others what the Lord has done, showing that salvation produces a transformed life and a faithful witness; this same Jesus is the […]
Mark 10:17–31 teaches that eternal life cannot be earned through moral effort, religious achievement, or wealth; it is received through God’s grace and wholehearted dependence on Jesus. The rich man loved his possessions more than Christ, but Jesus promises that those who surrender all and follow Him will receive lasting spiritual riches and eternal life, […]
Jesus taught that marriage is a covenant designed by God to be lifelong, and He directly challenged casual divorce (Matthew 19:4–8; Mark 10:9). He addressed sexual immorality as a serious exception in Matthew 19:9, while calling His followers to honor Scripture, pursue faithfulness and reconciliation where possible, and extend grace to those wounded by divorce. […]
In Judaism, Jesus is generally viewed as a Jewish historical figure but not recognized as the divine Messiah, Son of God, or Savior. The Bible teaches that Jesus is the promised Christ who died for our sins and rose again (1 Corinthians 15:3–4); therefore, Christians worship Him as Lord and Savior, as affirmed in John […]
Jesus music is music focused on the person, teaching, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, often created for worship, evangelism, and Christian encouragement. Its message should agree with the authority of the Bible and proclaim that Jesus is the divine Son of God and Savior of the world, as Scripture teaches: “God so loved the […]
Luke 9:28-36 records Jesus’ Transfiguration, when His appearance became radiant and His divine glory was revealed before Peter, John, and James. The Father’s voice identifies Jesus as His beloved Son and commands the disciples to listen to Him, affirming that Jesus is the Lord and Savior whose mission leads to His death and resurrection. On […]