Scriptural Criteria of the Future Promised Messiah Throughout much history, Jews have always been dominated and oppressed by world super powers or empires. The Old Testament books such as Kings and Chronicles give detailed accounts of the same. Beginning with the Assyrians who destroyed the northern kingdom of Israel and led captive her inhabitants leavingContinue reading “The actual Messianic Prophecies”
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Jesus’ end times prophecy
Was Jesus wrong about the end times? Matthew 16:27-28 v27 For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works. v28 Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till theyContinue reading “Jesus’ end times prophecy”
Is human sacrifice accepted by God?
Didn’t Yahwe also accept child sacrifice? When I point out the wicked genocide which was unleashed at the Canaanites and surrounding nations in the Promised Land by the Israelites; Christians are quick to claim that the Canaanites received their due judgment for their sins which accumulated over time. Yahwe was only using the Israelites asContinue reading “Is human sacrifice accepted by God?”
Is God not a respector of men?
Does God have favorites? One of the important observations made in the Bible is that God chooses certain individuals or group of people as his own and blesses them. You might argue he has good reasons for doing so. And being omniscient he sees good qualities in certain individuals compared to others. For instance, heContinue reading “Is God not a respector of men?”
Was doubting Thomas wrong in his skepticism?
Every skeptic since doubting Thomas is justified in their skepticism The story of doubting Thomas has always fascinated me over the years ever since I started doubting my own faith. How do you determine whether what you believe is true or not? How would you know for certain? Would you care to know the truth?Continue reading “Was doubting Thomas wrong in his skepticism?”
The Lord repented
God experiences regret several times in the Bible. According to some passages in the Bible God is immutable. This is one among many traits attributed to him. Malachi 3:6 states “For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.” If you also believe Jesus is God, the writerContinue reading “The Lord repented”
Is God Fair?
God’s justice in action The Lord is just and his ways are upright, so the Bible says. Additionally, Acts 10:34 quotes Peter saying of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons. In other words he does not show favoritism but accepts all people from every nation who respect him and doContinue reading “Is God Fair?”
The Law of Moses
Is the Mosaic Law an eternal Covenant and what are the implications? The Mosaic Law, also known as the Torah constitutes the first five books ascribed to Moses in the Jewish scriptures. There are multiple places in the Torah where God describes the Law given to Moses as an eternal covenant between Yahwe and IsraelContinue reading “The Law of Moses”
Determinism in scripture
Predestination and God’s foreknowledge Predestination is the doctrine that God has predestined some people (the elect) to be his adopted children before he even breathed the universe into existence. The perfect scripture that clearly outlines this definition is Ephesians 1:4-5. The author states as follows: v4 “According as he hath chosen us in him beforeContinue reading “Determinism in scripture”
Is Substutionary Atonement Just?
4 Reasons why Penal Substutionary Atonement is unjustified It is an established fact that the Christian faith entirely hangs on the death and resurrection of Christ. According to Paul in 1st Corinthians 15:14, he asserts “And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain.” The Penal SubstitutionaryContinue reading “Is Substutionary Atonement Just?”