Christianity as Seen in the New Testament
Christianity, as it came from the mind of God, is clearly set forth in the New Testament.
The four gospel records—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—give us the account of the earthly life of Christ and...
5 Views of Mark 16:16
Jesus pointed a nail-pierced hand at a world for which He had just died and commanded, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptized...
Does Mark 16:16 Belong in the Bible?
Some modern Bibles cast doubt as to whether the end of Mark (including Mark 16:16) belongs in the Bible.
Some omit Mark 16:9–20 altogether.
Others have a shorter ending after verse eight that says,...
Was Jesus born in a house, as Matthew says, or in a stable, as...
Critics of the historical accuracy of the Bible often find what they believe are contradictions among the writers of the gospel accounts because there are differences. Remember however, that a difference is not necessarily...
Born in the House of Bread
Christ was born in Bethlehem. The literal meaning for the name Bethlehem is "The House of Bread."
Jesus was not born in the house of royalty, or the house of riches, or the house of...
Paternity Determined in Bethlehem Case
Where paternity of a child is in question, a court determines paternity based initially upon sworn statements and then upon testimony or other evidence.
In the Bethlehem Case, the Father finally came forward. A definitive...
Is it wrong to celebrate Christmas?
What does the Bible have to say about Christmas? Should we celebrate the birth of Jesus? What is the origin of Christmas? These are some of the many questions we hope to answer in this study.
We See Jesus
We see His sacrifice: what He gave up (Philippians 2:8; cf. 2 Corinthians 8:9).
We see His suffering: what He went through (1 Peter 2:21–24; Romans 5:1).
We see His success: what He now enjoys (Hebrews...