I Believe in Jesus… Risen!
In his book Affirming the Apostles’ Creed, J.I. Packer poses this intriguing question: “Suppose that Jesus, having died on the cross, had stayed dead. Suppose that, like Socrates or Confucius, he was now no more than a beautiful memory. Would it matter?
I Believe in Jesus… Descended into Hell
“He descended into hell.” This phrase from the Apostles’ Creed is the subject of much debate. Some say it should never have been included, and others say it’s an important part of the Creed. Since there are highly respected scholars on both sides, I am reluctant to take a firm stand. Thus I shall attempt…
I Believe in Jesus… Buried
The next word we will look at in the Apostles’ Creed is “buried.” Why is this word singled out in a list of early Christian beliefs?
How Early Are the Gospels?
Critics argue we don’t have the original Gospels or even the copies of the Gospels. Therefore, they conclude, how can we trust what these writings say?
6 Traits of the Coming Antichrist
Many people have speculated about the identity of the Antichrist. A variety of sources claim to know the Antichrist’s background, personality, and much more. However, many of these connections are rooted in speculation rather than truth. What does the Bible say about the coming Antichrist?
I Believe in Jesus… Dead
Did Jesus die? Of the reality of the death, there is abundant evidence. It is recorded that, after six hours of suffering on the cross, Jesus gave up the ghost. The soldiers did not break His legs as they did in the case of the malefactors, because they saw and pronounced Him dead already; but…
Is Jesus Really Coming Back Any Moment?
Is Jesus Really Coming Back Any Moment? “Is Jesus really coming back at any moment?” I’ve recently heard this question on more than one occasion. The concern is not that the question arises from skeptics, but from Bible-believing Christians! Our culture’s fixation on the here and now has tainted the church’s blessed hope in the…
Did Jesus Christ have to Suffer at the hands of Pilate?
What role does the suffering of Jesus Christ play in the history of salvation? Was it predicted by Isaiah in the Old Testament?
I Believe in Jesus… Crucified
When Jesus was crucified, all hope should have been lost. It was al necessary for God’s plan to come full circle.
Iran and Bible Prophecy
For the last week, Iran has been the main headline across our nation and the world. First, an Iranian-led group storms the US Embassy in Iraq. Next, the US kills the Iranian general responsible with an air strike. Third, Iran fires missiles at US targets in Iraq. In the process, they shoot down a commercial airplane in Iran from the Ukraine, killing over 170 people.
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