Theology

Claims of Deity

What did Jesus say about Himself?

by Roger Bain May 20, 2010

Of the reasons the religious leaders sought to kill Jesus, one was His work on the Sabbath day. It seems far from a logical reason that one should seek death for an individual, but in Jesus’ day, breaking the Sabbath was an unpardonable offense. When confronted by the religious leaders concerning His work on the [...]

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What is the “Image” of God in Man?

by Roger Bain December 28, 2009

Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” – Genesis 1:26 The image of God [...]

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Best Biblical/Theological books of 2009

by Roger Bain December 23, 2009

Andreas Köstenberger on his blog listed the “Best of 2009,” his opinion of the most significant works in the area of biblical and theological studies. He stated in a disclaimer: “best” means significant and potentially influential; I do not necessarily endorse the views represented in these books, not have I as of yet read all [...]

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Why Is The Bible Inspired?

by Roger Bain June 12, 2009

The Scriptures, both Old and New Testament, are verbally inspired of God and are the revelation of God to man, the infallible, authoritative rule of faith and conduct (1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; 2 Peter 1:21). The Bible is a book like none other.  The Holy Spirit inspired holy men, giving them both the [...]

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The Resurrection

What is the significance of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ?

by Roger Bain April 11, 2009

“Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ.” (Acts 2:36) What is the significance of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ? Without the resurrection of Jesus Christ there is no Christianity. The message of Christianity is that the God who created the [...]

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You Shall Receive Power

What is the Significance of Acts 1:8?

by Roger Bain April 2, 2009

“But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth,” (Acts 1:8) The Significance of Acts 1:8 is two-fold; first, Jesus reveals the direction of the new mission being given [...]

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