In order to be successful as a Christian, Jesus told his disciples how vitally important it is to maintain a relationship with both he and his Father: “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Exercise faith in God; exercise faith also in me. John 14:1 But how does one maintain a close relationship with another […]
If you were to ask anyone on the street what they know about Jehovah’s Witnesses, I would guess the most common response would be that they bring their message from door to door. It is perhaps their trademark. In fact, witnesses themselves would no doubt respond that it is the one feature that sets them […]
This topic appeared as a subheading in a previous article entitled: “Christ Our Passover”. However, further thought and reflection has motivated me to expand a little more on it. Additionally, you will see at the conclusion, the study opened up more questions that needed to be explored. Hence this may turn out to be the […]
Clear away the old leaven so that you may be a new batch, inasmuch as you are free from ferment. For, indeed, Christ our Passover lamb has been sacrificed. -1 Corinthians 5:7. The Watchtower society teaches that the Memorial of Christ’s death is a replacement for the Passover. If this is indeed the case, it […]
During his ministry, Jesus showed courage by boldly exposing the religious leaders for misleading the people with false teachings. -Matthew 23:13-36. He continued to do this even though his life was threatened. -John 5:15-18. Twice, he fearlessly cleansed the temple, driving out those who were defiling his Father’s worship there. -Matthew. 21:12, 13; John 2:14-17. […]
Mat 24:3 As he was sitting on the Mount of Olives, his disciples came to him privately and said, “Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?”(The NET Bible) Since the days of C.T. Russell and his partnership with N. […]
In answer Jesus said to them: “Look out that nobody misleads you, 5 for many will come on the basis of my name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will mislead many. 6 You are going to hear of wars and reports of wars. See that you are not alarmed, for these things must take place, but […]
Reprinted from Biblical Archaeology Review 41:1, January/February 2015 www.biblicalarchaeology.org By Lawrence Mykytiuk After two decades toiling in the quiet groves of academe, I published an article in BAR titled “Archaeology Confirms 50 Real People in the Bible.”a The enormous interest this article generated was a complete surprise to me. Nearly 40 websites in six languages, reflecting […]
Those obeying and not obeying his sayings (Matt. 7:24-27) “Therefore, everyone who hears these sayings of mine and does them will be like a discreet man who built his house on the rock. And the rain poured down and the floods came and the winds blew and lashed against that house, but it did not […]
Those doing and not doing the will of the Father “Not everyone saying to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter into the Kingdom of the heavens, but only the one doing the will of my Father who is in the heavens will. Many will say to me in that day: ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy […]