Is Jesus dead?
Many world leaders have left their marks on the pages of history. Religious gurus have helped shape culture and thought. But regardless of what they taught, accomplished, or believed, they all have one thing in common—they are all dead. There was a point at which each mystic, emperor, and philosopher came into being and another…
Who was the real historical Jesus?
Without a doubt one of the most frequently asked questions is “Who was Jesus?” There is no doubt that Jesus has, by far, the highest name recognition throughout the world. Fully one-third of our world’s population—about 2.5 billion people—call themselves Christians. Islam, which comprises about 1.5 billion people, actually recognizes Jesus as the second greatest…
What is Christology?
The word “Christology” comes from two Greek words meaning “Christ / Messiah” and “word” – which combine to mean “the study of Christ.” Christology is the study of the Person and work of Jesus Christ. There are numerous important questions that Christology answers: Who is Jesus Christ? Almost every major religion teaches that Jesus was…
Does the name “Jesus” actually mean “Hail, Zeus”?
There are several strange and misleading teachings that make their rounds concerning the name of God and of Jesus Christ; one such false doctrine is the idea that the name of Jesus actually means “Hail, Zeus.” Promoters of this bizarre concept claim that anyone who uses the name Jesus is offering praise to a false…
Is Jesus real?
Jesus is a real person. He is one of the most complicated, discussed, and revered of historical figures. Most scholars, Christian, non-Christian, and secular alike, believe that there was a historical Jesus. The evidence is overwhelming. Jesus was written about by ancient historians, including Josephus and Tacitus. From an historical standpoint, there is hardly any…
Does portraying Jesus in movies violate the second commandment?
Numerous movies and television programs have portrayed Jesus. These appearances on film are not always accurate. In fact, some are deliberately blasphemous. Others appear to be positive, well-meaning attempts to sincerely represent Christ and His earthly life. Are these depictions biblical? Are they allowed? Insulting, depraved versions of Jesus are obviously sinful. Some Christians claim…
What are the different names and titles of Jesus Christ?
There are some 200 names and titles of Christ found in the Bible. Following are some of the more prominent ones, organized in three sections relating to names that reflect the nature of Christ, His position in the tri-unity of God, and His work on earth on our behalf. Names and titles of Jesus Christ…
Did Jesus have a last name?
We call Him “Jesus,” and sometimes we refer to Him as “Jesus Christ.” Some have mistakenly assumed that Jesus is the Lord’s first name, and that Christ is His last name. The reality is that Christ is a title, not a name. The word Christ is transliterated from a Greek word meaning “Anointed One” or…
If His name was Yeshua, why do we call Him Jesus?
Some people claim that our Lord should not be referred to as “Jesus.” Instead, we should only use the name “Yeshua.” Some even go so far as to say that calling Him “Jesus” is blasphemous. Others go into great detail about how the name “Jesus” is unbiblical because the letter J is a modern invention…
What is the meaning of Agnus Dei?
Agnus Dei is a Latin term. Translated into English, it is “Lamb of God.” The biblical basis for this imagery is found in John 1:29: “John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, ‘Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!’” and in Revelation 5:9–14, where the Lamb who has…