Within the closing lines of the Old Testament, Malachi presents two striking promises: the coming of “the Sun of righteousness” and the arrival of an Elijah-figure who would prepare the people for the Lord’s appearing. These themes echo through the opening chapters of the New Testament, where John the Baptist’s ministry is framed as theContinue reading “Malachi 4:1-6 – Jesus, the Sun of Righteousness”
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Mary as the New Eve
Genesis 3:15 and the Promise of the Messiah Genesis 3:15 presents one of the most enigmatic scenes in Scripture. Anyone who has ever killed a snake knows that the safest way to do so is to crush its head; yet attempting such a strike risks being bitten on the heel. The biblical oracle mirrors thisContinue reading “Mary as the New Eve”
Polycarp of Smyrna – Jesus receives Latreuo Worship
Polycarp (69AD-155AD) Polycarp, a disciple of the Apostle John, could write that every living creature renders latreuo, that is divine worship due to God alone (Mat 4:10), to Jesus! “Therefore prepare for action and serve (douleusate) God in fear” and truth, leaving behind the empty and meaningless talk and the error of the crowd, and “believingContinue reading “Polycarp of Smyrna – Jesus receives Latreuo Worship”
Jesus is the Holy Spirit? – 2 Corinthians 3:17
2 Corinthians 3:17 – Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. The Oneness Pentacostal Modalists assert that this passage unambiguously proves that Jesus is the Holy Spirit. However, this passage is far from unambiguous. As a matter of fact. this passage is actually a Trinitarian passage. There is no contextualContinue reading “Jesus is the Holy Spirit? – 2 Corinthians 3:17”
Does Jesus’ Temptation prove He is not God? – James 1:13?
The Bible says that God cannot be tempted: James 1:13 – “Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: Yet Jesus was tempted for 40 days: Matthew 4:1 – “Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit intoContinue reading “Does Jesus’ Temptation prove He is not God? – James 1:13?”
Jesus has a God? – John 20:17
John 20:17 (KJV):“Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God.” This passage often raises a challenge: If Jesus is truly God, how canContinue reading “Jesus has a God? – John 20:17”
Revelation 12 – Mary, Queen of Heaven
Revelation 12:1-17 1 Now a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a garland of twelve stars. 2 Then being with child, she cried out in labor and in pain to give birth.3 And another sign appeared in heaven: behold, aContinue reading “Revelation 12 – Mary, Queen of Heaven”
John Greater than Mary? – Matthew 11:11
A common challenge arises from Jesus’ words in Matthew 11:11: “Truly I say to you, among those born of women there has arisen no one greater than John the Baptist; yet he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.” At first glance, this sounds like John is the greatest humanContinue reading “John Greater than Mary? – Matthew 11:11”
Jesus, Samaria’s Husband – The Woman at the well in John 4
John 4: The Woman at the Well — Jesus and the Samaritans The Five Husbands and Samaria’s Spiritual History Hosea’s Prophetic Promise of Reconciliation Jesus as the Bridegroom: The Fulfillment of God’s Promise The Dual Meaning: Physical and Spiritual Christ’s Offer to the Samaritans: A New Covenant
Jesus’ name in the Old Testament – Zechariah 3:8-9
When the Jewish exiles returned to Jerusalem after the long night in Babylon, their first great task was to rebuild the temple. Two men stood at the center of this restoration. One was Zerubbabel, the Davidic descendant. The other was Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest from the tribe of Levi. Their cooperation setContinue reading “Jesus’ name in the Old Testament – Zechariah 3:8-9”