The sacrifice of Jesus is appreciated when we have an understanding of the sacrificial system practiced by the Jews for almost 1,500 years. An Historical Overview God gave Israel a priesthood and a sacrificial system. The priest offered sacrifices on behalf of the...

It is of interest to note that the most extensive recording of the birth of Jesus is undertaken by Luke, who was both an historian and physician. He states at the beginning of his gospel account that he made a thorough investigation of everything he has set about to...

Jesus turned and said to Peter, "Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men." (Matthew 16:23) Jesus had just finished telling the apostles that he would suffer, die and be raised to life on...

"For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus" (1 Timothy 2:5). To understand this verse, we must examine it within its context where it appears in a discussion on salvation. It is God's holy desire to see the redemption of all...

If you were not a Christian, what would it take to convince you that Jesus is who he claimed to be? What evidence would you expect from one making such a claim? What Proof Is There That Jesus Is Who He Claimed To Be? Why should we believe that Jesus is the Son of God...

Jesus of Nazareth is regarded as a historical figure who lived in the first century. He is admired as a teacher of high ethics. But is he God as Christians claim? Jesus Claimed to be God Jesus had been teaching that he had come to lay down his life as an atoning...

John the baptist identified Jesus with the words: "Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world." (John 1:29) His choice of words was deliberate, as a brief overview of part of the Old Testament reveals. God gave Israel a sacrificial system around which...

"For God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, no longer counting people’s sins against them. This is the wonderful message he has given us to tell others." (2 Corinthians 5:19 NLT) If we didn’t have a divine explanation, Jesus would appear to be just...

"Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life." (John 3:14-15) The Old Testament Event Moses had led Israel from bondage in Egypt and was now leading them towards the...

"Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathise with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in...

We often conclude our prayers with the words, "in Jesus' name". Why do we do this? First, when teaching about prayer the Lord said: "You may ask me for anything in my name and I will do it" (John 14:14) and "I tell you the truth, my Father will give you whatever you...

If you look back over Christian history, you will see that there have been many confident proclamations made declaring when the world will end. These predictions have come from cult leaders, churches and self-appointed prophets who have been prepared to go public in...

Jesus addressed these words to Saul of Tarsus, later to become the Apostle Paul, when he confronted him on the road to Damascus. Saul was carrying out a wave of persecution against the followers of Jesus. Luke provides an insight into his ferocious activities:...

Saying that Jesus is the only way to God is often regarded as arrogant by those who believe that there are many ways to God: one can be a Christian, a Muslim, a Jew, a Buddhist, it doesn't matter since no one person or belief system has the exclusive claims on being...

The Pharisees were a group of religious leaders in Jesus' day who turned religion into a heavy burden for the people. They majored on keeping the law perfectly, thinking they were reflecting the will of God by their close attention to such things as the tithing of...

The Bible makes it very clear that Mary was a virgin when she conceived. And the Bible is equally clear when it declares that Jesus did have brothers and sisters. The Testimony of Matthew: Joseph and Mary were engaged to be married. When Joseph found that Mary was...