In this article we’re diving into a topic that’s vital to our mission as believers: apologetics. Now, don’t worry—it’s not about apologizing for our faith. Quite the opposite. It’s about learning how to defend it with clarity, compassion, and conviction. Firstly, what is Apologetics? The word apologetics comes from the Greek apologia, meaning “a reasoned defence.” It’s used in 1 Peter 3:15: “Always be…
Introduction: The question of Jesus’ nature as a child is a contentious one: Was Jesus born man or divine? Did His divinity evolve and grow with time, just like His human knowledge and wisdom? Or was He divine at birth? Argument: According to Christian doctrine, Jesus is both fully human and fully divine at birth. Let’s examine a few verses that illustrate that position.…
Introduction The episode of the adulterous woman, recounted in the Gospel of John (Jn 8:1-11), raises an important question: By preventing the stoning of a woman caught in adultery, did Jesus abolish the Law of Moses? Indeed, the Torah commanded that adulterers be punished by death (Lev 20:10; Deut 22:22). However, Jesus says to the woman: "Neither do I condemn you. Go now and…
Christ taught us that “if you love Me, keep My commandments” (John 14:15) and that “blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it!” (Luke 11:28). Christ taught us earlier in the Gospel of Matthew that we must persevere in prayer and fasting (see part 1). What does it mean to love God? For us, love is evidenced by wanting to…
