The setting within which Jesus foretold Peter’s infamous denial, as reported in the Gospel of John, is nothing short of astonishing. It is during the most intimate discourse recorded between Christ and His innermost disciples. It follows the announcement of imminent and ultimate betrayal. It echoes […]
Superstition is described as “unreasoning awe or fear of something unknown, mysterious, or imaginary, especially in connexion with religion.”[1] It is fanciful explanations of unexplained phenomena that are often dressed in the garb of religion. Let it be clearly noted here that biblical Christianity is emphatically […]
Because we are sinners interfacing with other sinners, our relationships need forbearance. Where there is sin, there must be forbearance or there will be the demand of instantaneous judgment. If there is to be any relationship with a sinner, forbearance is undeniably necessary. As sinners we […]
We must be very careful with our thoughts concerning intelligent extraterrestrial life. Extraterrestrial simply refers to something being outside the earth and its atmosphere. There is an interesting fascination with the idea of alien life forms that posses super-human intelligence. But where would such a thing […]
The act of Judas’ betrayal emphatically illustrates the situation of the hard hearted. There is no way to lay blame at the feet of Christ for the deeds and desires of Judas. The point is overtly clear: Jesus does not reject Judas, Judas rejects Jesus. But […]