With the arrival of Good Friday and Easter this year, many people turn their thoughts to the Bible and seek to understand what these days really mean. One of the most difficult concepts to understand from the Bible, is the… Read More ›
Why Jesus had to die
God’s Escape Clause
COPYRIGHT WARNING There is a provision in the law of God which permits any person, an escape from the penalty of their sins. God has promised to punish all sin and because He is a just God, He will carry… Read More ›
Jesus Died for 100 Trillion Sins
Jesus knew ahead of time, all things that were going to transpire regarding His death and resurrection. He had determined every event before He created the first man on the earth. The plan of salvation for all people was not… Read More ›
For Just One Sin…
COPYRIGHT WARNING For just one sin–Jesus had to die. It was not the entire culmination of all human sin and suffering which compelled Jesus to leave heaven and die for us. It was the suffering of one person, one sin–which… Read More ›
Why the World Hates Jesus and Those Who Follow Him
COPYRIGHT WARNING Mark 13:13 And you will be hated by all for My name’s sake. But he who endures to the end shall be saved. John 15:18 “If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it… Read More ›
Jesus Healed the Scars of all People–Yet He Will Bear His Own Scars Forever
Isaiah 52:14 Just as many were astonished at you, So His visage was marred more than any man, And His form more than the sons of men… It is clear that after Jesus suffered through the scourging, beating in His… Read More ›
Isaiah’s Description of Messiah’s Suffering: Beard Ripped Out
The Messiah Will Be Beaten In His Face And Have His Beard Pulled Out By His Revilers “I gave My back to those who struck Me, And My cheeks to those who plucked out the beard…” —Isaiah 50:6b New Testament Fulfillment:… Read More ›
How Much Jesus Suffered For Us
COPYRIGHT WARNING Matthew 27:26 Then he released Barabbas to them; and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered Him to be crucified. The purpose of the scourge was to exact a confession from the accused, before being put to death…. Read More ›
That God Would Die For Us
COPYRIGHT WARNING It is a paradox of the Bible that the One who spoke the universe into existence would be willing to come to earth and lay down His life for us. This character of Jesus as a servant sets… Read More ›
What Happened to Our Sins When Jesus Died?
In Some Regard, The Death of Jesus Upon the Cross Is a Mystery. Conservatively, Jesus died for more than 100 Trillion sins* If Jesus died for our sins, what happened to those sins during His crucifixion, where did they go?… Read More ›
The Hope of Resurrection and the Despair of Atheism
COPYRIGHT WARNING There are two principles that are put forth concerning the state of human beings after death. One, a resurrection–into eternal life, and two, the end of all life–an eternal non existence. According to the Atheist philosophy, after death… Read More ›
Why Jesus is the Only Way to Heaven
COPYRIGHT WARNING There are many misconceptions about Heaven. One of the greatest errors, is regarding the requirements for admission. Many rumors and myths have existed over the centuries, which have no factual basis. The greatest of these: people who lead lives… Read More ›
The Humility of Jesus–Enabled our Exaltation
COPYRIGHT WARNING In order for salvation to be possible for all human beings, the infinite counsel of God conceived a plan of redemption before the universe was created. God, who knows all things, was aware of all the events which… Read More ›
Jesus Was Not Ashamed to Die For You
COPYRIGHT WARNING Today, many people know who Jesus is. Some have gone further and know Him by experience. They have called upon Him for the forgiveness of their sins and look to Him as the Lord of their life. Few… Read More ›
Jesus Understands Your Heart
COPYRIGHT WARNING When Jesus came into the world, He did so to convey to us the truth that God not only cares for our life–He is actively involved in seeking to change it for the better. Jesus allowed evil men… Read More ›
He Made Him Who Knew No Sin, To Become Sin For Us
COPYRIGHT WARNING This is where understanding sometimes becomes difficult. Our God is a Holy God, He cannot sin nor have fellowship with anyone who has sinned. In order for human beings to be able to dwell with God or have… Read More ›