In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made… And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his … Read more
Jesus did not die on the cross but merely swooned. Some have argued that Jesus did not in fact die on the cross but rather swooned or basically passed out and therefore appeared dead. This is also what the Muslim Qu’ran teaches as fact. Regarding this claim, theologian John Stott has asked if we are … Read more
…we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true; and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life. – 1 John 5:20 Regarding the full divinity and humanity of … Read more
But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies… – 2 Peter 2:1 Before we examine how the incarnation occurred, we will note some important truths about this doctrine, for the sake of precision. First, the incarnation is not an … Read more
The question, for whom did Jesus Christ die? has generated some of the most heated and varied answers in church history. To help you understand the different answers to this question, we offer the following chart: Heresy of “Christian” Universalism Heresy of Contemporary Pelagianism Unlimited Atonement Limited Atonement Unlimited Limited Atonement … Read more
…for those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, there will be wrath and fury. – Romans 2:8 The Bible is filled with examples of God getting angry at sinners and of his anger as hostile, burning, and furious.2 Because God is holy, good, and just, he not only feels angry about … Read more
…without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins.– Hebrews 9:22 One scholar says that blood is mentioned some 362 times in the Old Testament and some ninety-two times in the New Testament and even more often than the cross or death of Jesus; thus, it is the most common means by which … Read more
CROSS: How does Jesus pay our debt to God? God made us to love, honor, and obey him in thought, word, and deed. Every time we fail to do that perfectly, we accrue a debt to God. Every person has sinned against God, and hell is the eternal prison for spiritual debtors who have stolen … Read more
“… as he preached good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.” – Acts 8:12 Among the scandals of the cross is the fact that Christians have called it their gospel, or good news, and celebrate it every year on Good Friday. To understand the good … Read more
God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. – Romans 5:8 The Bible gives few details about crucifixion. This is likely because the original audience had witnessed them. However, since few people in the modern era have personally witnessed a crucifixion, it is important for us … Read more
The study of covenants now brings us to the ultimate covenant in all of Scripture, that covenant which is the fulfillment and extension of all prior covenants between God and his people, expanding the benefits to people from the nations of the earth. Jeremiah 31:31–34 promised the new covenant: Behold, the days are coming, declares … Read more
The typical gospel presentation is that we are all sinners and that if we confess our sins to Jesus he will forgive our sins through his sinless life, substitutionary death, and bodily resurrection. This is clearly true according to Scripture. However, this gospel only addresses the sins that you have committed (as a sinner) and … Read more