Discovering the Historical Jesus part 8

We have greater archeological support for the New Testament than the Old because of the more recent historical events.  Over the years there have been important finds that give credence to the Biblical Jesus.
The New Testament contains 27 books.  The four Gospels that tell the life of Jesus are Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.  Each [...]

Discovering the Historical Jesus part 5

Another notable ancient historian was Cornelius Tacitus.  Many consider Tacitus the most important Roman historian of the 1st century.  His writings actually lend support to the accuracy of Josephus which is important from a historical standpoint.
Quoting from Annals 15.44, Tacitus writes that Emperor Nero blamed Christians for Rome’s fire in 64 AD in order to [...]

Discovering the Historical Jesus part 1

Who is Jesus?   Some say he was a great man; many say he was the most influential man that ever lived; others say he was God in human flesh, and a few say he was a myth created by believers to begin the Christian religion.  This question of who is Jesus has been asked for [...]

God’s Plan for Evil and Suffering Part 8

God gives us peace and courage to endure

We have all seen people in the midst of pain shake their fist at God in anger.  While others who are suffering have been softened by God and become a more loving person who helps others.  One woman loses a child to a drunk driver and becomes [...]

Unmasking the Deception of Islam part 14

Understanding the Beliefs of Islam
Who is Jesus Christ?
Muslims believe Jesus Christ was a prophet of God, one of many, and nothing more.  Jesus was not the Son of God as the Bible teaches.  To say Jesus is God is to commit the sin of shirk and is unpardonable.  Yet, the Qur’ an does [...]

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