The word messiah comes from the concept of a king from the line of David who will rule the whole world. This idea is of central importance to both Judaism and Christianity. Hebrew word “Messiah” מָשִׁיחַ The term ‘Messiah’ is a word that is found throughout the Old Testament (the Jewish scriptures before the birth…
Jesus fulfilled many prophecies from the Old Testament. This article lists many of the clearest and most important prophecies, with their references. In the beginning of the Old Testament we are presented with the problem: sin. Immediately after the problem, we are given the solution (see Genesis 3:15). These ‘solutions’ to the problem of sin…
There are many different titles associated with Jesus and one of them is our High Priest. The high priest in the Old Testament was the one who entered the holiest of places into the presence of God on behalf of the people. Jesus Christ does this for us and takes us with him into this…
It is widely accepted that all believers in Jesus Christ are baptized, but is baptism essential for one to be saved? In this article we will take a deep dive into the scriptures to answer this question. For Christ also suffered for sins once for all time, the just for the unjust, so that He…
From everything that Jesus Christ said while on earth, one of the most shocking and remembered statements from him was: “Love you enemies.” “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may prove…
In many ways the God of the Bible is similar to other monotheistic religions. God is one, the creator of all things, transcendent, all powerful, good, just, provider, and merciful. But what character traits do we see in the Bible that makes him different? Below are some of the key character traits to be aware…
Below is a list of things any believer (new or old) should have as part of their daily routine. Each one is fully within your control and can take very little time. Estimated times are listed next to each just to give you an idea of how manageable this is. If you do the listed…
Inspired by God & Written by Men Christians believe that the Bible was not dictated to man but instead that the Holy Spirit guided at least 40 different authors to write exactly what God wanted to communicate to humanity. For prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from…
Below is a list of some of the key concepts in Christianity. When you read the Bible, these themes will come up often. It is important to remember that when you read the Bible it is one story that shares one message throughout the entire story. RelationshipOne thing that makes Christianity different from most other…
If you are seeking the truth or are new in the faith, you must be on your guard. The evil one doesn’t want you to walk in the truth. He will do all that he can to hinder you. Read this parable from Jesus to get a better picture: While a large crowd was gathering…
So you are interested in learning more about who Jesus Chris is, but where do you start? There are so many websites and videos out there on the web. How can you know what is right? Read the BibleIf you are seeking the truth about anything, it is best to go to the original source…
