One of the marks of the inspiration of the Bible is how such profound and eternal truths can be stated in such simple terms. This is not to say that it does not contain teachings that are like milk and other teachings like meat (Heb. 5:12-14), but God has made truth so that even one who has limited education can understand deep…

There are groups and professions that we might think ill of due to bad experiences we have had. Classically lawyers and used car salesmen are high on that list. We might all have other professions we would add to the list. There are some that would add religious people to the list. It’s not hard to see why. Many have been hurt…

Not long before Jesus went to the cross, He destroyed a fig tree (Mark 11:12-14, 20-26). In the midst of journeying toward Jerusalem where the most significant moment in history would take place, this encounter might seem to hold little significance. Yet, on His way, Jesus did condemn a tree. “Seeing at a distance a fig tree in leaf, He went to…

In the realm of religion, it is essential to understand that Jesus Christ (and Jesus Christ alone!) has ALL authority (Matt. 28:18; Acts 3:22-23).  His authority (all of it!) resides in His Word, and on the day of judgment, His Word will be the standard by which all persons will be judged (John 12:48-50; Rev. 20:12).  Some may readily agree that Christ…

This article will be more easily understood by first reading the previous one.  Our problem is that in the English language there is no way to harmonize three Jewish expressions—“after three days;” “three days and three nights” and “on the third day.” There is no way to harmonize on and after. However, the Jews used these three expressions to refer to the…

“I find it easy to portray a businessman. Being bland, rather cruel and incompetent comes naturally to me” (John Cleese). It is easy to be mean, and the world makes it easier. Life seems to be a gauntlet of rude awakenings, playground politics, the rage of rush hour, the push‐and‐shove along the corporate ladder, and the snippy bickering of a thousand petty…

Every facet of your life requires authority to exist and then for authority to be recognized and respected.  Whenever authority is not accepted and submitted to, chaos results.  All of this is true for every part of your life, but especially in the realm of religion. It begins with an understanding that Jesus Christ has ALL authority (Matt. 28:18).  We must “hear…

Jesus described how long he would be in the tomb. The words and phrases He used as He did this have often troubled Bible students. Those who focus only on the words of Matthew 12:40 usually concluded that these words demand that He was crucified on Thursday and raised up on Sunday. In their understanding this is the only way Jesus could…