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Monotheism and Monogamy – Jesus quoted the Old Testament about divine beings!
“Everybody” knows that there isn’t a pantheon of gods gallivanting around the universe, right? Such an idea is in contrast with the major monotheistic religions […]
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Water Become Wine – That day Jesus showed his glory by saving a party
Most Christians know that Jesus turned water into wine at a wedding. You might have heard people discussing whether this passage is proof that it’s […]
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Take Daily With Salt – Learning to discern what Jesus didn’t teach
You should not do everything written in your Bible. Some things in the Bible are described as happening, not as an example to follow, but […]
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What do You See?
Now that Jesus has been baptized, God has confirmed him as the Messiah, and John the Baptist has started telling people that he’s the “Lamb […]
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Ready, Fight! Pray like your life depends on it
It’s easy to pay lip service to the importance and power of prayer. When we get down to brass tacks, however, does our fervency and […]
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More Than Meets the Eye
Should we be familiar with the Testament of Levi? Why wasn’t Jesus called “the Bull of God who takes away the sins of the world”? […]
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Fasting
Spiritual disciplines Americans usually enjoy: worship, rest, prayer, celebration, fellowship. Spiritual disciplines Americans sometimes enjoy: study, generosity, service, disciple-making. Spiritual disciplines Americans dislike: fasting, chastity, […]
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Witnesses
What do Elijah, the Messiah, and the Prophet have in common? They’re all connected with an official Jewish inquiry into a crazy religious influence who […]
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The Key to Righteousness
Jesus once taught the secret of knowing what’s hidden deep down inside of you. It wasn’t introspection, or psychotherapy, or hypnosis. It was something far […]
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The One and Only
We’re still in John 1:14! As we soldier on with our examination of the “word” which became flesh, we’ll encounter some more tricky questions and […]