One of the most pressing questions believers wrestle with today is simple — is salvation truly secure, or is it something that must be maintained through continued faithfulness, obedience, or perseverance? For many sincere Christians, salvation has quietly shifted from a finished work of God into a fragile arrangement dependent on human consistency. The result is often uncertainty instead of …
Unwrapping the Mystery: The Truth of Christ’s Birth
Every December, people around the world celebrate what they call “the Christmas story.” Yet the real account of Christ’s birth, as recorded in Scripture, is far more beautiful and precise than the traditions that have accumulated over time. Understanding the truth about Jesus’ birth shows not only the humility of his arrival but also the greatness of God’s plan of …
Pentecost
This day is celebrated to designate what happened in Acts 2 when for the first time God made it available for human beings to be born again of incorruptible seed and filled with the gift of holy spirit, the divine nature of God and His Son. On that day, people were instantly and permanently equipped with the same power that …
The Real Christmas Story
The Christmas story is important because the birth of Christ is important. The traditional story of His birth contains many errors, and presents a cold, hard, and lonely picture about the circumstances of his birth. This expository teaching explores and reveals a deeper, more accurate understanding of the customs, time and place, and other details that truly make the birth …
The Birth of Christ
If any record has been masked or misunderstood by tradition, it seems to be the birth of Jesus Christ. It is amazing to me how many traditions mask the birth of Jesus Christ and what the Bible says about it. Meanwhile, God, through Scripture, has been trying to break through to us to teach us what really happened in the …
Gospel Chronology of the Birth of Christ
This chronology will help you piece together the Gospel records of the Birth of Jesus Christ. Read the records in the following order and enjoy letting the Scriptures unfold this amazing event—the birth of our Lord and Savior! Luke 1:1–80 Matthew 1:18–25 Luke 2:1–38 Matthew 2:1–22 Luke 2:39 Matthew 2:23
When Was Jesus Born?
It is established that the eclipse recorded in Josephus occurred on January 9, 1 B.C., and that it was not long before this that Herod interviewed the Magi concerning the appearance of the star (December of 2 B.C.). When Herod discovered that the Magi would not be returning, he arranged to have the children in Bethlehem killed, and specified that …