He Is Risen (Matt. 28:1–8; Luke 24:1–12; John 20:1–10 ) Mark 16:1-5 NKJV – Now when the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, Mary [the mother] of James, and Salome bought spices, that they might come and anoint Him. 2 Very early in the morning, on the first [day] of the week, they came to the…
Why Should Satan Exist? Question: Why would God, knowing all the evil that would follow, create a being that would become Satan? What could be the purpose of Satan’s existence? The biblical devil, in fact, is presented as so powerful that he seems to be God’s equal. If not, why has it taken God…
Jesus Buried in Joseph’s Tomb (Matt. 27:57–61; Luke 23:50–56; John 19:38–42 ) Mark 15:42-47 NKJV – Now when evening had come, because it was the Preparation Day, that is, the day before the Sabbath, 43 Joseph of Arimathea, a prominent council member, who was himself waiting for the kingdom of God, coming and taking courage,…
If mocking is defined as teasing, then there is no problem. The problem with teasing is that it never ends, which can cause severe emotional distress. If mocking is defined as words designed to destroy, hurt, damage, abuse, etc., then it is evil. Example of teasing type: A pastor comes to a gathering at…
Mark 15:37-41 (NKJV) And Jesus cried out with a loud voice, and breathed His last. 38 Then the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. 39 So when the centurion, who stood opposite Him, saw that He cried out like this and breathed His last, he said, “Truly this…
The Death of Jesus (Mat 27:45–56; Luk 23:44–49; John 19:28–30 ) Mark 15:33-36 (EHV) When it was the sixth hour, darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour. 34 At the ninth hour Jesus shouted with a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?” which means, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken…
What is the Summary of the Gospel? The Gospel is this: I, along with every human being except the Lord Jesus, the sinless Lamb of God, God the Son, the Second person of the Trinity, have broken God’s laws. Breaking God’s laws will be punished. The punishment is God’s wrath in a conscious eternity…
The claim: “Arminians and Catholics traditionally see faith and works as both essential for eternal salvation.” I am an Arminian and do not know of any reputable scholar, pastor, or teacher who believes that. ***** Free Will Treatise: CHAPTER X Faith Saving faith is an assent of the mind to the fundamental truths of…
Mark 15:27-32 NKJV – With Him they also crucified two robbers, one on His right and the other on His left. 28 So the Scripture was fulfilled which says, “And He was numbered with the transgressors.” 29 And those who passed by blasphemed Him, wagging their heads and saying, “Aha! [You] who destroy the…
How Can We Reconcile God’s Sovereignty with our Free Will? God is the great king, not a Machiavellian tyrant (as some theologies teach). He possesses the power to decree a limited, libertarian free will. This allows for true love and service to God, as well as the experience of the consequences of our thoughts,…