How did Jesus suffer Under Pontius Pilate?
For centuries, people from all walks of life have reflected upon the suffering of Jesus Christ under Pontius Pilate. This pivotal moment in Christian theology marked the culmination of Jesus’ earthly ministry. It is an historical occurrence with profound spiritual and theological implications. Pontius Pilate was the Roman governor of Judea, comprising the middle of […]
Is Jesus the Messiah and Lord?
The Apostles Creed was written 1800 years ago when the early church was wracked with controversy over the nature of Jesus. Was he fully man? Was he the son of God? Was he the awaited messiah? Did he truly die and come back from the dead? Is he the Lord his followers proclaimed? That may […]
What happens when Jesus returns?
To properly answer this question, we’ll review the sequence of end-time events as written about in the Bible and discuss how they may affect both believers and non-believers. Though Biblical scholars differ in their understanding of these complex issues, they agree in their understanding of the effects of these events on those who have accepted […]
Is Jonah and the Whale a true story?
Jonah’s story has been debated for millennia. Being swallowed by and praying in the belly of a fish sure seems like fiction. However, evidence for the veracity of the story is powerful. Consider the following: Jonah is described in the Bible as a true historical figure identified as a prophet. (2 Kings 14:25) Yet, The […]
What is meant by the Rapture of the Church? When might it happen?
Since Jesus ascended into heaven, his followers–the Church–believed that he would visibly return as both judge and ruler of all creation. The earliest recorded creeds affirmed that Jesus would “come again to judge the living and the dead.” Additional confessions written since the Reformation continue that understanding. The physical return of Jesus remains a central […]
Are we living in the End Times as referred to by Jesus in Matthew 24&25?
For nearly 2000 years, Christians have been asking this question. Each generation has read what Jesus said and wondered if the end was soon. Here’s what Matthew recorded in his account of the life and teaching of Jesus. As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. “Tell us,” they […]