When a person dies, he is dead, that is, totally without life. A Christian has body, soul, and holy spirit; so, we will look at what happens to each of these components if he dies. The body cannot live without the animating life force of the soul, so when the soul is gone, the body is dead. We have all …
Do Christians Go To Heaven If They Die?
[Taken in part from Chapter Seven of our book: Is There Death After Life?] A vital principle of Bible interpretation that must be upheld in handling any subject in God’s Word is that any verses that are harder to understand must be analyzed in light of clear verses on the same subject. “Clear” verses are not just those that agree …
Cremation of a Dead Body: Right Or Wrong?
There is no Bible verse that specifically addresses the issue of cremation in terms of whether it is right or wrong for Christians. In fact, God does not give any commandments about what a society is supposed to do with dead bodies. In the biblical culture there were many different ways of dealing with the dead, and God does not …
“But what about John 1:1?”
[This is an excerpt from Chapter Nine of our book: One God & One Lord: Reconsidering the Cornerstone of the Christian Faith] John 1:1–3 (KJV) (1) In the beginning was the Word [logos], and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. (2) The same was in the beginning with God. (3) All things were made by [dia] him, …
Why Did Jesus Have To Suffer and Die?
Two primary qualities of God help us understand why Jesus Christ had to suffer and die in order to redeem mankind. First, God is righteous. Thus, His justice demands that a penalty for sin be paid. As Kenyon writes: God cannot ignore the fact of man’s hideous transgression. That transgression must be punished, and if man is restored to God, …
Was Jesus Born on December 25 or September 11?
FAQ: I have heard a number of people say that Jesus Christ was not born on December 25th, the date that Christians celebrate as his birthday. Is that true? If not, why do people celebrate on that date and when was he born? “Merry Christmas!” Centuries old, those cheery words are still being spoken each December by countless millions of …
The Sacrifice of Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ was the “Passover Lamb” who was sacrificed for our sins. In this article, I want to focus on the definition of a “sacrifice.” We will examine what it was that Jesus sacrificed, what were the benefits to him (and thereby to us) for his doing so, and what it will look like for us to follow in his …
The Golden Thread
[This is an excerpt from Chapter Four of our book: One God & One Lord: Reconsidering the Cornerstone of the Christian Faith] Luke 24:44–46 (NRSV) 44 Then he said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you—that everything written about me in the law of Moses, the prophets, and the psalms must …
The Burial of Jesus Christ Starring: Joseph of Arimathea
Joseph of Arimathea is one of the unsung heroes of the Bible, but from looking at Christian writings through the centuries, it seems that his heroism has gone largely unrecognized. As we set forth the biblical truth regarding how significant a role this man played in human history, we trust that you will be encouraged by the magnificent precision of …
The Book of Revelation: “King of Kings and Lord of Lords”
[This is an excerpt from Chapter Fourteen of our book: One God & One Lord: Reconsidering the Cornerstone of the Christian Faith] When the Redeemer of mankind began his ministry, he was recognized by John the Baptist, who spoke the now-famous words, “…Behold, the lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!” Throughout Scripture, it is clear …