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Feb 29, 2024 · The human Christ didn’t know Scripture simply because he was God. As genuinely human, he had to learn it. What he knew, and quoted, is what he had come to learn. Luke 2 tells us that “the [Christ] child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom,” and then a few verses later: “Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature” (Luke 2:40, 52).
May 11, 2015 · Most scholars have long believed that Jesus knew Jewish Scripture well. It is not an unreasonable belief. The Gospels—especially the so-called “synoptic” Gospels, Matthew, Mark, and Luke—frequently depict Jesus citing Scripture to his followers in order to teach them moral lessons and to stoke eschatological expectations.
Oct 7, 2024 · Jesus follows the interpretation of Daniel 7 itself. The wild animals of this vision symbolize both individual kings and their collective kingdoms in verses 17 and 23. Likewise Jesus interprets the figure like a human being who represents the collective holy people of God as their individual king. Jesus interprets the vision in the same way ...
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- All truth emanates from Jesus. John 14:6 refers to Jesus as the Truth. This is not just referring to Scripture but all truth, including understanding the laws of physics, grammar, categories, mathematics, natural law, music, economics, etc.
- Human history will be consummated in Jesus. Paul, the apostle, speaks about all things, in heaven and on earth, ultimately being united in Christ (Ephesians 1:9-11).
- Marriage speaks of Jesus and the Church. The love Jesus has for His Church is the meta-narrative of marriage. Jesus receives the Church as His bride, culminating in the marriage supper of the Lamb at the end of human history.
- What Actually Is The Bible?!
- Does Anyone Actually Read The Bible These days?
- Why Is The Bible Such An Important Book?
- Does The Bible Have Anything to Say to Me?
The words ‘Bible’ and ‘Scripture’ may sound like religious terms, but they were actually pretty normal Greek words meaning ‘books’ and ‘writings’. There’s nothing particularly spiritual about either word, which is why they are often prefaced with the word ‘Holy’. The Bible is a collection of sacred writings that form the basis for the Jewish and Ch...
It may surprise you to know that the bestselling book year on year is not Harry Potter, The Da Vinci Code, or Fifty Shades of Grey, but the Bible! One hundred million copies are sold or given away worldwide every year. One and a quarter million are sold in the UK annually. In fact, the Bible so consistently dominates the charts that it’s intentiona...
The influence of the Bible goes far beyond religion. While many turn to it for spiritual reasons, plenty of others who wouldn’t consider themselves religious still find it to be a fascinating book. And whether we realise it or not, it’s influenced pretty much every area of life.
The Bible has been hugely influential, right across the world, and down through the ages. Every generation has discovered new things in this book – both new inspiration, and new challenges! Its words have given hope, comfort and guidance to billions of people. But maybe you’re wondering if it has anything to say to you? Well, if you’re curious abou...
Aug 30, 2022 · On a hillside, possibly in the Korazim Plateau in northern Israel near the Sea of Galilee, Jesus began his Sermon on the Mount—the term first used by the 4th/5th century theologian, Augustine—with a grouping of virtues we know as the Beatitudes, in which he repeatedly emphasized the Greek word makarios, meaning “blessed (receiving God’s favor), fortunate, good (in a position of favor ...
Jesus Came to Give Eternal Life. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16) Now this is the greatest Christmas gift one can receive—the gift of eternal life. Jesus came to give eternal life to whoever believes in Jesus.
