“Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.” This promise in Acts 16:31 has brought both comfort and confusion to countless Christian families over the centuries. Does the verse guarantee that if a husband or father comes to faith, his entire family will automatically be saved? Or is there…
RESOLVING THE APPARENT CONTRADICTION IN GOSPEL ACCOUNTS When was Jesus crucified? On comparing the Gospel accounts of Jesus’ final days, we’ve likely noticed what appears to be a glaring contradiction. The Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) clearly describe Jesus eating the Passover meal with His disciples before His crucifixion. Yet John seems to place…
Sceptics point to Jesus’ relatively short time on the cross as evidence the Gospel accounts are unreliable. After all, when Pontius Pilate heard Jesus was already dead, Mark 15:44 tells us he was “surprised.” But was this death truly premature, or is there more to the story? Let’s examine the biblical record alongside medical understanding…
The Book of Enoch has fascinated scholars, theologians, and curious readers for centuries. Mentioned in the New Testament and revered by some early Christians, its absence from our Bibles raises compelling questions. If Jude quoted from it, why don’t we include it in our canon? Let’s explore who Enoch was, what his book contains, and…
The Genesis account of Abraham being commanded to sacrifice his son Isaac (Genesis 22) is one of the most challenging passages in Scripture. How could a good and loving God ask a father to sacrifice his beloved, eagerly-awaited son? The question deserves thoughtful consideration. What are the Reformed tradition’s best answers to this troubling question?…
Throughout church history, the body of Christ has contended with various heresies that threaten the purity of the gospel. As Solomon wisely observed, “There is nothing new under the sun” (Ecclesiastes 1:9). The theological errors that challenge the church today are often simply repackaged versions of ancient heresies the church has already confronted and refuted….
THE MYSTERIOUS HEAVENLY COUNCIL In Revelation 4, John’s apocalyptic vision transports us into the heavenly throne room. Among the extraordinary sights he witnesses are 24 elders seated on thrones around God’s majestic presence. These mysterious figures, clothed in white garments and wearing golden crowns, perform a striking act of worship: they cast their crowns before…
“We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ” (2 Corinthians 10:5, ESV). These words from the Apostle Paul have challenged believers for centuries. What does it actually mean to “take every thought captive”? Is this merely good advice for positive thinking, or…
One question often troubles both believers and sceptics alike: If sin deserves eternal punishment, how could Jesus’ suffering for just three days possibly pay our infinite debt? Shouldn’t He still be suffering if the punishment for sin is truly eternal? This apparent contradiction has led many to question the sufficiency of Christ’s atonement. However, when…
When Matthew quotes Hosea 11:1 in his Gospel—“Out of Egypt I called my son”—he draws a connection that has puzzled readers for centuries. How can a text clearly referring to Israel’s exodus be applied to Jesus? Is this a misapplication of Scripture, or is something deeper happening? THE APPARENT PROBLEM In Hosea 11:1, the…
