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In John what does it mean when Jesus reveals His glory?

The question comes from the following passage in the Gospel of John: John 17:1 Jesus spoke these things; and lifting up His eyes to heaven, He said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify Your Son, that the Son may glorify You, John 17:2 even as Yo...
1 January 2018
Did Jesus possess both priest and king blood?

There is no such thing as “priest blood” under Jewish Levitical law. A man either qualifies as a priest or he doesn't, and that determination is based solely on the identity of the father’s identity. In Jewish reckoning according to their Law, a m...
28 December 2017
Who is the ‘We’ in John 9:4?

In John 9 we read: John 9:3 Jesus answered, “It was neither that this man sinned, nor his parents; but it was so that the works of God might be displayed in him. John 9:4 “We must work the works of Him who sent Me as long as it is day; night is c...
26 December 2017
Why was Jesus named Jesus, and not Emmanuel?

The Messiah goes by many other names in scripture, including Immanuel. The name given to the Christ child came directly from the Father Himself, as revealed by the angel: Luke 1:30 The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; for you have fou...
18 December 2017
What date did Jesus die?

Based on the biblical record, we can determine the likely day of Jesus’ death: 1. Matthew says Jesus was born in the days of Herod the Great. History records that Herod died in 4 BC, so Jesus must be born on or before 4 BC. (Matthew 2:1) 2. Jesu...
20 December 2016
Explain the resurrections at Jesus’ death?

In Matthew 27, we read about miracles that accompanied the moment of Jesus' death: Matt. 27:50 And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice, and yielded up His spirit. Matt. 27:51 And behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bot...
14 August 2016
Did John the Baptist know Jesus was Messiah or not?

In John 1, John the Baptist is quoted as saying: John 1:30 “This is He on behalf of whom I said, ‘After me comes a Man who has a higher rank than I, for He existed before me.’ John 1:31 “I did not recognize Him, but so that He might be manifeste...
10 August 2016
Why did Jesus ask “Why am I forsaken?”

On the cross, Jesus made seven declarations, including: Matt. 27:46 About the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” that is, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” Jesus was quoting Psalm 22, wh...
3 August 2016
The Catholic Church

<p>Does Israel need to hear the gospel, or has God already saved them under a different covenant? The Catholic church (and even some Protestants) believes the latter. What do the Scriptures say?</p>
21 March 2016
Blinds for the Un-seeing

<p>While I’ve been on this brief hiatus I’ve been busy learning and listening and contemplating, and just trying to hear something besides my own voice for a while. It’s been good, I think, though less than profound. Normal is part of the Christian life as well as mountaintops and valleys low. Doing life is sometimes where the best work is done.</p>
20 March 2016

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