The resurrection of Jesus Christ is central to the Christian faith. Christians believe that Jesus was crucified, died, was buried, and on the third day rose again from the dead. The resurrection demonstrates Christ’s power over sin and death and confirms His divinity and authority. It is considered the cornerstone of the Christian faith for several key reasons: 1. It demonstrates Christ’s deity and power over death By raising Himself from the dead, Jesus demonstrated that He was truly God incarnate (John 10:18). His resurrection confirmed His earlier claims to be the Son of God and have power over life…
Author: Aaron Chin
Throughout the Bible, there are several instances recorded where God sent fire down from heaven. While the exact number is not specified, we can examine the key events to understand the significance and purpose behind God unleashing fiery judgement. Sodom and Gomorrah One of the earliest and most dramatic examples is when God rained down burning sulfur on the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, completely destroying them. This judgement came because of the grievous sin of the people who lived in those cities (Genesis 19:24). The fire from heaven was God’s way of carrying out justice on the unrepentant wickedness…
This is an interesting question that many have wondered about over the years. The Bible does not explicitly state whether Jesus was crucified directly above Adam’s tomb, but there are a few clues that point to this tradition. Let’s explore what the Bible has to say on this topic. The Location of Jesus’ Crucifixion The Bible tells us that Jesus was crucified at a place called Golgotha, also known as Calvary. This is confirmed in all four Gospels (Matthew 27:33, Mark 15:22, Luke 23:33, John 19:17). Golgotha is an Aramaic word meaning “place of skull.” It was likely called this…
The question of whether a Christian should visit a haunted house attraction is one that does not have a definitive yes or no answer per se according to the Bible. There are arguments on both sides of the issue that make biblical sense. Ultimately, it comes down to a matter of personal conviction and conscience for each believer. On the one hand, an argument can be made that Christians should avoid haunted houses because of their association with the demonic and occult. Many haunted houses glorify horror and violence and can potentially expose people to influences that are not edifying…
The question of whether God can die is an important theological issue. The Bible teaches that God is eternal and immortal, which means He cannot die. However, some people have wondered if Jesus’ death on the cross was equivalent to God dying. Here is an overview of what the Bible teaches about God’s nature and Jesus’ death. God’s Nature as Eternal and Immortal The Bible repeatedly affirms that God is eternal, meaning He exists forever and has no beginning or end (Psalm 90:2; 1 Timothy 1:17). God is also described as immortal, meaning He cannot die (1 Timothy 6:16). These…
Christianity is often criticized as being a “bloody” religion due to violence committed in the name of Christ throughout history. However, an examination of the Bible reveals that violence and bloodshed go against the teachings of Jesus Christ. Here is a 9,000 word exploration of what the Bible truly says about violence and how Christianity went astray from the peaceful message of its founder. The core message of Jesus Christ, as conveyed in the Gospels, was one of peace, love, and forgiveness. Jesus taught his followers to “love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you” (Matthew 5:44) and…
The debate between creationism and evolution has significant implications for how a person views the world. According to the Bible, God created the heavens, the earth, and everything in them in six days (Genesis 1). He made humans in His own image and gave them dominion over the earth (Genesis 1:26-28). This biblical account of origins stands in stark contrast to the theory of evolution, which posits that all life descended from a common ancestor through random mutation and natural selection over billions of years. For Christians who take the Bible seriously, the creation account provides the framework for understanding…
Sin separates us from God by creating a divide between God’s perfect holiness and our own sinful nature. Here’s a 9000 word examination of what the Bible teaches about how sin creates this separation. The Definition and Origin of Sin To understand how sin separates us from God, we first need to understand what sin is and where it originated from. The Bible defines sin as lawlessness or missing the mark of God’s holy standard (1 John 3:4). Sin entered the world through the disobedience of Adam and Eve, as described in Genesis 3. When tempted by the serpent, Eve…
The account of Daniel in the lions’ den is found in Daniel 6 in the Old Testament. This passage tells the story of how Daniel was thrown into a den of lions for refusing to stop praying to God, but was miraculously delivered by the Lord. There are several important lessons we can learn from this account about faith, courage, integrity, and God’s deliverance. Daniel’s Faith and Consistency in Prayer First, we see an example of Daniel’s steadfast faith and consistency in prayer. Daniel 6:10 notes that it was Daniel’s regular habit to pray three times a day, just as…
The Bible refers to the “mystery of God” in several places, speaking of God’s grand plan of salvation through Jesus Christ. This mystery is something that was hidden in the past but has now been revealed through the gospel message. Here is an overview of the key things the Bible says about the mystery of God: Ephesians 3:3-6 refers to the mystery made known by revelation, which is that through the gospel the Gentiles would become fellow heirs with the Jews in Christ. This was not fully understood in previous eras but was made clear through the ministry of the…