As Jesus was discussing events that would take place on earth during the time of Tribulation in Matthew 24, He warns His disciples about being deceived by someone claiming to be “the Christ” (Matthew 24:4-5). Jesus Christ is the one true God but the Jews have often been led astray by false prophets and false … Read more
Peter’s confession of who Jesus is in Matthew 16:16 has been considered by many as pivotal and climactic in the entire narrative of Matthew. That’s because it was on this confession that Jesus built and established the Church. Who do people say Jesus Christ is? Who do you say He is? We learn from the … Read more
There’s a divine principle that begins in Genesis and runs through the entirety of Scripture: God blesses those who bless Israel. This is not just a poetic idea or a passing Old Testament promise. It’s a covenant rooted in God’s unchanging nature. When God called Abraham, He not only promised to bless him, but also … Read more
The concept of “covenant” has been revolutionized by research in recent decades of studying the Old Testament. What is the idea of covenant in the Bible? Many scholars, whether conservative or liberal, have maintained that “covenant” is the organizing principle around which Old Testament theology must be constructed and understood. It has become clear that … Read more
God has promised His people a new heaven and a new earth. The old creation must make way for the new creation, if God is to be glorified. Jesus said this event will occur when “the world is made new” (Isaiah 65:17). By then, God’s eternal purpose in Jesus would have been accomplished and so … Read more
God’s covenant with Adam, also called the Adamic Covenant found in Genesis 3:14-21, is the second general or universal covenant. But what is this all about? The Adamic Covenant could be called God’s covenant with mankind, for it sets forth the conditions which will hold sway until the curse of sin is lifted. The conditions … Read more
Updated and Expanded for Clarity and Biblical Accuracy Roman Catholics and Eastern Orthodox believers often refer to Mary as the “Mother of God.” This phrase, while accepted in some traditions, raises serious theological concerns for many Bible-believing Christians. In fact, it can be a stumbling block for those who seek to understand the nature of … Read more
In chapter 16 of 1 Corinthians, we read that one of the most important ministries the apostle Paul had during his third journey was the gathering of a special “relief offering” for the poor believers in Jerusalem. While this special offering was not the same as our Lord’s Day collection, it does give several important … Read more
In my previous article “The Biblical Roots of Christian Praise and Worship,” I dealt with the Tabernacle of Moses from which praise and worship in churches today had its origin. In this article, we will look at the how’s and why’s of praise and worship. Why and how should the people of God praise and … Read more
In 1 Corinthians 8, Paul gives instructions about a subject which seems irrelevant today in many cultures – eating food sacrificed to idols. What was the problem faced by Paul’s readers at that time for him to consider it necessary to address this issue? More importantly, what principles in this passage can be applied today? … Read more
