Was Jesus stripped totally nude for crucifixion? There has been a lot of debate about this (see this helpful article). It was the normal practice of Rome to completely strip the one crucified, to purposely
Continue reading...There has been quite a bit of discussion about whether the account of Barabbas being released could be true. His name means son of the father, a meaning that seems made up to some. But in fact, “Abba
Continue reading...There is great debate about whether Jewish authorities had the right to impose capital punishment and execute someone. In John 18:31 they tell Pilate that they don’t have the authority to put anyone
Continue reading...“No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the
Continue reading...Joshua Infantado with BecomingChristians.com has an article, 5 Shocking Signs that You are Like Judas: 1) You are a private sinner, harboring sin but on the surface looking like a saint, 2) you love money
Continue reading...There’s a pretty good video on the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness by a man who is a member of the Latter Day Saints of Jesus Christ (Mormons). It emphasizes that Jesus overcame temptation
Continue reading...Sifting wheat. We’re not too familiar with what that involves. Careertrend.com describes it this way: “The first step in the process of sifting wheat is to loosen the chaff from the edible
Continue reading...The Roman historian and politician, Tacitus, said, “The lust for power, for dominating others, inflames the heart more than any other passion.” And Winston Churchill said, “Their insatiable
Continue reading...When Jesus wanted to eat Passover with his apostles, he had a disciple who owned a house in Jerusalem prepare it for all of them. That meant acquiring a lamb to slaughter for the meal and the vegetables
Continue reading...Passover was the celebration of Israel’s deliverance from slavery in Egypt. Yahweh had been sending curses on Egypt to make Pharaoh release Israel, and the final one was the death of every firstborn.
Continue reading...Some have suggested that Jesus’ warning to believers to pray for strength to escape all the outpouring of judgment on earth means there will be no pre-tribulation rapture of believers and so there
Continue reading...Years ago I had to have surgery, and I was prepped and waiting on a gurney outside the operating room when the surgeon came by and checked on me. He asked me if I was nervous and if I needed something
Continue reading...Are these the last days? Is the Great Tribulation near, and Jesus’ return? Well it is certainly true that everything is primed for the end events, with Israel in possession of the land, but there
Continue reading...The Catholic site catholiceducation.org has an interesting article on the difference between martyrdom for Christians and martyrdom for Muslims. A main point they make about Christian martyrdom is: Martyrdom,
Continue reading...Whenever there is talk about “the end” in Scripture we are in the realm of future events and the coming of God to His world to establish His kingdom. A common Biblical terminology for this
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