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Is Jesus God?

Who Is Jesus?

What Historical Proof of Jesus Do We Have? Timothy Jones

Some critics claim that there's no evidence of Jesus other than the Bible, but they're ignoring the cultural differences of that time period. So, is there evidence?

Where Is Jesus Now? Don Whitney

Being both fully God and fully man, Jesus is omnipresent, in our hearts as believers, and also seated on His throne in heaven.

What Are Some of the Ways We Can Corrupt the Gospel of Jesus? Byron Yawn

The gospel can often be watered down by even well-meaning Christians. When this happens, you'll always find that something is missing: the cross.

Is the Entire Bible Really about Jesus Christ? Byron Yawn

The point of the entire Bible is God’s promise to redeem. Trying to find Jesus in specific passages can cause misreading, but Jesus is the fulfillment of the promises God made.

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Christophany and Incarnation

What Was Jesus Doing before He Was Born in Bethlehem?

When we try to wrap our minds around this reality, one of the questions that arises is what was Jesus doing before he was born in Bethlehem? While the Bible does not provide an exhaustive answer, it does give us some indications.

Why Was Christmas Necessary? Mike Fabarez

Christmas was required in God’s plan because the righteous life he requires was not attained by Adam or any of his fallen descendants. God, prompted by grace, chose to fulfill the holy human standard Himself.

Christ’s Humiliation: Being Born? Matthew Smith

Both God and Man? How? Philip Ryken

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Holy Trinity

3 Surprising Ways We Grieve the Holy Spirit Kevin DeYoung

There are at least three ways to grieve the Holy Spirit—three ways that may be surprising because they correspond to the three ways in which the Spirit works in us.

What Does It Mean to “Grieve the Holy Spirit”? Greg Laurie

There are six specific sins that can be committed against the Holy Spirit. But allow me to focus on one that can be committed by believers—grieving the Holy Spirit.

Is the God of the Old Testament Different than the New Testament One? Matthew Harmon

When you turn the page from the end of the Old Testament to the beginning of the New Testament, it can seem like you are entering a different world. In fact, some say that God changes as well. But is this really true?

Should We Pray to Jesus? Sam Allberry

Two clear principles are shown to us in the Bible: Prayer is ordinarily directed to the Father, but we should also pray to the Son.

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Names of Jesus

How is Jesus the “Firstborn of the Dead”? Justin Holcomb

The title “firstborn of the dead” for Jesus is of great theological importance, especially with Easter in the background. It’s a concept with great significance in the Bible.

A Wonder of a Counselor? Ray Pritchard

Talk radio is filled with people who make their living giving advice to others. Much of it is good, some not so good. But the Lord goes to no one for advice. And when anyone comes to him, he gives them the counsel they need.

Why is Christ Called “the Word” in John 1:1? Sam Crabtree

Jesus is a revelation of God to humanity. This message is given to us so that we may believe.

What Does it Mean to Call Jesus “Lord”? Charles Stanley

In the New Testament, Lord is the most frequently used title for Jesus Christ. Although we rarely use this term in our daily lives, we are all quite familiar with another word that’s similar.

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Old Testament Prophecies

The Government Will Be on His Shoulders? Ray Pritchard

I have always been intrigued by a phrase in this famous Christmas verse, "And the government will be on his shoulders." It means something like this: "The weight of the world will be on his shoulders." And that's good news for us.

Jesus in Deuteronomy? the Case for Christ Study Bible

Hidden in Deuteronomy is yet another prophecy about the Messiah; it predicts the way in which the Savior would die and the length of time he would remain on the cross.

What's Important about Jesus Not Breaking Any Bones? the Case for Christ Study Bible

When God gave Moses and Aaron the rules for the Passover, some might have sounded unconventional—for example, the clear prohibition against breaking any bones of the lamb that was sacrificed and eaten by each household. Why did God insist on this?

What Is the New Covenant? Michael Lawrence

The people of Israel broke the original covenant with God, but through the prophets, God promised a new, unbreakable covenant.

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The Gospels

How Do We Know the Gospels Show Us the Real Jesus? Matthew Harmon

In recent years the discovery of various “gospels” not found in the Bible have led some to believe that we must look outside of the Bible to know the real Jesus. So how do we know that the four Gospel accounts found in the Bible show us the real Jesus?

What Are the Gnostic Gospels? Timothy Jones

Some people claim the Gnostic gospels are the true, pure story of Jesus. But when we look to history, is this really what we find?

Did the Original Bible Manuscripts Claim Jesus Was God? the Case for Christ Study Bible

Some bestselling books have claimed that the gospels were “edited” to say Jesus is God. But a study of history shows this is completely impossible.

Does the Bible Contain Errors and Contradictions? Michael Lawrence

The Bible can be difficult and appear to contain contradictions. However, when we dig deeper and look to Jesus, that’s when understanding comes.

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What Jesus Said about Himself

Did Jesus Believe He was God’s Son? the Case for Christ Study Bible

It’s evident that Jesus had a Messianic self-understanding, but that means more than the fact that he was anointed. Any prophet or priest could claim that.

What Can We Learn from the Sonship of Jesus? Charles Stanley

Jesus’ assertion that He was the Son of God incited fury in the religious leaders. Yet His explanation of all that His Sonship entailed helps us understand how we are to behave as God’s children.

What Did Jesus Mean by "the Son of Man"? G. Campbell Morgan

The term the Son of Man occurs in Matthew 32 times, in Mark 15 times, in Luke 26 times, and in John 12 times.

Did Jesus Say He Existed from Eternity? G. Campbell Morgan

In certain passages Jesus spoke out of an eternal consciousness.

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