The Synoptic Gospels declare John the Baptist preparing the way for Jesus. In his preparation, he calls those who hear to a repentant lifestyle. Matthew (Matthew 3: 7 – 10) and Luke (Luke 3: 7 – 9) expand upon John's message of a repentant lifestyle, when they identify John's response to the multitude. Unlike Matthew, Luke does not associate... Read More
The previous article identifies the different audiences that three Synoptic Gospels, Matthew, Mark, and Luke addresses in foretelling the preparation for Christ by John the Baptist. The three Gospels, however, quote Isaiah 40:3 to indicate John the Baptist as the voice in the wilderness who prepares the way for Jesus. The noun voice in the Greek... Read More
Prior to Jesus going to the cross to bring forth salvation, John the Baptist prepared the way for his ministry. The Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) describe John the Baptist and his preparation for Christ. They present similar and contrasting perspectives to John the Baptist and his relation to the Jesus' narrative. For instance, Mark... Read More
- God is Love: Nuts & Bolts Pt II
I wanted to know and allow others to know that there is no fear in God’s love and judgment. His love is perfect and complete. However, in His perfect love, God prompts us to respond to make it complete.
- God is Love: Nuts & Bolts Pt I
Background In 1 John, John calls the believers back to a fundamental understanding that God is love. He reveals that God is love later in the book. The first issue that he addresses deals with a split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties, caused by differences in opinion or belief. The opposing ideology known as Gnosticism split the believers into two. In 1 John 2:18 – 23, John reveals that antichrist who denied Christ lived among them. These individuals eventually left the church community, but their false teachings continued to infiltrate the church. 1 John 4:1 – 3 …
- God is Love Pt III
When I started this study, I aimed to prove that God’ love remains complete and that His believers reside in His love. I wanted to demonstrate that when believers are imperfect, God perfectly loves them. This understanding is true. God loved us first, so much so that He sent His Son as our sacrifice. In this sacrificial love, God tells us that we do not need to fear the Day of Judgement. Fearing Judgment Day means that we have not embraced the salvation that He has provided. At this point, I wanted the study to be complete. I wanted to …
