The deity of Christ is a foundational doctrine of Christianity that affirms Jesus is God. This belief is rooted in numerous passages throughout Scripture that reveal Jesus possesses divine attributes and performs divine works. Though denied by some groups, the Bible overwhelmingly confirms the full divinity of Jesus Christ. Jesus Possesses the Names of God Several names and titles given to Jesus in the Bible are names that properly belong to God alone. For example, Jesus is called “Lord” (Romans 10:9; Philippians 2:11), which translates the divine name YHWH in the Old Testament. He is also called “the first and…
Author: Tim Collings
The incident referred to in Exodus 32:6 occurred when Moses was up on Mount Sinai receiving the Ten Commandments from God. Meanwhile, down below, the Israelites had grown impatient waiting for Moses to return. They approached Aaron and asked him to make gods for them to worship, since they did not know what had happened to Moses (Exodus 32:1). Aaron collected all the gold earrings from the people and fashioned a golden calf idol. He built an altar before this idol and made a proclamation – “Tomorrow shall be a feast to the Lord.” (Exodus 32:5). The people woke up…
In the Bible, the sprinkling of blood had great spiritual significance. It was a key part of many rituals and sacrifices described in the Old Testament. Here is an overview of some of the main reasons and symbolism behind the sprinkling of blood in the Bible: 1. Cleansing from sin The sprinkling of blood was often connected to cleansing from sin and impurity. When Moses sprinkled blood from sacrifices on the people, it sealed God’s covenant with them and made them ritually clean (Exodus 24:8). The author of Hebrews says, “under the law almost everything is purified with blood, and…
Quadratus of Athens was an early Christian bishop and apologist who lived in the early 2nd century AD. Not much is known about his life, but he is remembered for writing one of the earliest Christian apologies or defenses of the faith. Here is an overview of what we know about Quadratus based on the limited information available: When Did Quadratus Live? Quadratus lived during the first half of the 2nd century AD, likely in the reign of Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD). He is described by early church historian Eusebius as being a disciple of the apostles, suggesting he was…
Christians today find themselves living in an increasingly secular and anti-Christian culture. Beliefs and values that were once widely held are now dismissed or even attacked. This can make it challenging for followers of Jesus to stand up for their faith. The Bible offers much wisdom on how Christians can remain steadfast in an unbelieving world. Here are several key principles from Scripture: Remember you are in the world but not of it Jesus told his disciples “If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world…
The New Heavens and New Earth: A 9000 Word Article The Bible speaks of a time when God will usher in new heavens and a new earth. This radical renewal and restoration of creation will take place after God judges the world and defeats evil once and for all. The new heavens and new earth are part of God’s plan to reconcile all things to Himself through Jesus Christ (Colossians 1:20). While the new heavens and new earth are sometimes spoken of in highly symbolic terms, they point to a very real future with several key characteristics according to Scripture:…
Gambling is a complex issue that Christians have debated for centuries. There are several passages in the Bible that can help shed light on God’s perspective on gambling. Bible verses about gambling Here are some of the key Bible verses that mention gambling or relate to some of the problems associated with it: Proverbs 13:11 – “Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it.” Proverbs 28:19 – “Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits will have plenty of poverty.” Matthew 6:24 – “No one can serve…
The Bible teaches that when a person dies, their spirit leaves their body and goes to one of two places based on whether they had faith in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. For believers in Christ, the afterlife begins with their spirit going to heaven to be with God. For those who rejected Christ, their spirit goes to a place of torment called hell. Let’s take a closer look at what the Bible says about each of these destinations. Heaven Heaven is the dwelling place of God and the final eternal home for all Christians (John 14:2-3). When…
The Bible does not explicitly name Cain’s wife. However, based on details in Genesis, we can draw some conclusions about where she came from. Genesis 4:1-2 tells us that Cain and Abel were the first two children of Adam and Eve. After Cain killed Abel, he was banished from the presence of God and went to live in the land of Nod. Genesis 4:17 then states that Cain had marital relations with his wife, and she conceived and gave birth to Enoch. This raises the obvious question – where did this wife come from? There are a few possibilities: She…
