There are many, some even among churches of Christ, who deny that Jesus is God. What does the Bible have to say about the matter? Jesus is Yahweh (YHWH). One way of showing the deity of Christ is to show that the name Yahweh is applied to Him. Some do not realize that Jesus is […]
I have been an NBA fan for a long time. Fortunately, my favorite team is in the NBA finals this year, and, as of the writing of this blog, they are up 2-0 in the series and look pretty dominant. Still, I like what the players are saying. In postgame interviews, several of the players, […]
Jesus once said, “And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted” (Matt. 23:12). I have often said that I would much rather humble myself than make the Lord do it because He can surely lower me lower than I can lower myself. Likewise, I’d rather the […]
The Bible teaches many things that the world would think is crazy. Truth be told, many Christians think they are crazy too. Here is an example. Romans 5:3 (ESV) 3 Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings… Who in their right mind rejoices in suffering? The answer is those who understand the spiritual […]
When was the last time you had a spiritual EKG? Doctors give their patients EKGs to test for certain heart conditions such as irregular heartbeat, congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, or even heart failure. We should all check our hearts for spiritual defects from time to time. Proverbs 4:23 (NASB) 23 Watch over your […]
One of the most arrogant statements in all the Bible came from one of the Pharaohs of Egypt. Here it is: Exodus 5:2 (ESV) 2 But Pharaoh said, “Who is the LORD, that I should obey his voice and let Israel go? I do not know the LORD, and moreover, I will not let Israel […]
Have you ever purchased something that you had to assemble yourself and failed to follow the instructions properly? That has happened a time or two to most of us. It is usually not a problem to fix, but it is frustrating and time-consuming. When it comes to God’s plan of salvation, it is imperative that […]
We have spent the last two weeks writing blogs about the story of Jonah. In the end, Jonah turns out to be a disappointment, having a disposition that is less than admirable. Still, it was his preaching that led to the repentance of an entire city of Ninevites, about 120,000 souls. When speaking to some […]
While there are many lessons to be learned from the book of Jonah, in the end it is a story about God’s compassion. The mercy He shows to the Ninevites is characteristic of who He is. Though He is omnipotent and omniscient, the essence of His being is love, from which His constant compassion flows. […]
Will the real Jonah please stand up! Jonah is one of the most perplexing personalities we find in the Bible. It is hard to determine just what kind of man he was. At first, he revealed himself as a rebellious prophet, not willing to put God’s will before his own. Then, when he was forced […]