Category Archives: Jesus

jesus son of ananus

Posted on August 14, 2014 by christopher fisher

In Wars of the Jews, Josephus describes the signs and prophets that foretold of the destruction of the Jerusalem and the temple. Among these is Jesus, son of Ananus. Two significant things about this Jesus: 1. He predicted the destruction … Continue reading →

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the wandering jew

Posted on August 13, 2014 by christopher fisher

In the book “Curious Myths of the Middle Ages“, the author recounts a very interesting myth about a wandering Jew. Supposedly, this Jew had been with Jesus. To those in the 13th century, this would definitely interesting considering the Jew … Continue reading →

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the context of john 3:16

Posted on May 14, 2014 by christopher fisher

John 3:16 is the most famous verse in the Bible. It is simple and beautiful: 16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting … Continue reading →

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the jews believed in inherited salvation

Posted on March 30, 2014 by christopher fisher

In the time of Jesus, there was a prominent belief among the Jews that they would be “saved” expressly because they were Jewish. The Jews “inherited” salvation through Abraham. The New Testament has a running theme of countering this belief. … Continue reading →

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the worst failed Biblical prophecy

Posted on March 25, 2014 by christopher fisher

The scene is the turn of the first century AD. Israel is under the rule of the Roman Empire. Certain Jews are confident that God will soon save them and restore a righteous kingdom (Luk 1:71). Angels are seen prophesying … Continue reading →

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Jesus – lower than the angels

Posted on March 19, 2014 by christopher fisher

Heb 2:9 But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, for the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, that He, by the grace of God, might taste death for everyone. In Hebrews, Jesus … Continue reading →

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Jesus and godhead

Posted on February 28, 2014 by christopher fisher

Norman Geisler has a specific book entitled “Creating God in the Image of Man”. In this book, Geisler criticizes Open Theists for not accepting the negative attributes (Simple, perfect, eternal (in the timeless sense), omnipresent, omnipotent, omniscient, immutable, impeccable, ineffable, … Continue reading →

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when Jesus marginalized the poor

Posted on February 27, 2014 by christopher fisher

In the book of Mark, there is a scene in which a sinful woman (as a side note, this is probably NOT a prostitute but a Jewish woman who did not keep the symbolic law), pours over a year’s worth … Continue reading →

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Jesus and election

Posted on February 17, 2014 by christopher fisher

1Pe 1:1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 1Pe 1:2 according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, … Continue reading →

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Jesus and his twin brother

Posted on January 23, 2014 by christopher fisher

In John we find one of the 12 apostles is referred to as “the twin”: Joh 11:16 Then Thomas, who is called the Twin, said to his fellow disciples, “Let us also go, that we may die with Him.” Joh … Continue reading →

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