Jesus and Prayer: Insights from His Prayer Life
Introduction Prayer was central to the life of Jesus. Though He was fully divine, He demonstrated the importance of personal communion with God the Father through consistent, intentional prayer. His…
Jesus in Anime: Crucifixion, Mecha, and Cultural Creativity
While Christianity has historically been a minority religion in Japan, the figure of Jesus Christ has nonetheless inspired remarkable reinterpretations in anime and manga. Far from literal depictions of biblical…
Jesus in the Quran: ‘Isa ibn Maryam
Islam’s Revered Yet Reimagined Messiah Jesus, known in Arabic as ‘Isa ibn Maryam (“Jesus, son of Mary”), occupies a unique position in Islamic theology. Unlike Christianity, which emphasizes His dual…
Jesus the Exorcist: Why Demons Dominate the Gospels
Spiritual Warfare in First-Century Palestine Among the miracles recorded in the Gospels—healings, feedings, calming storms—one category appears with striking frequency: exorcisms. Jesus casts out demons in synagogues, graveyards, private homes,…
Resurrection Accounts: Four Witnesses, One Truth
Harmonizing the Easter Narratives The resurrection of Jesus stands as the linchpin of Christian faith. Yet the four Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—present accounts that differ in certain details. At…
The Lost Years of Jesus: Between the Boy and the Messiah
Why Eighteen Years Disappear from the Gospel Record In Luke’s Gospel, we see a brief but remarkable scene: a twelve-year-old boy sitting among the teachers of the Temple, asking probing…
The Mormon Jesus: American Zion’s God
While mainstream Christianity venerates Jesus as the incarnate Son of God, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS or Mormonism) presents a distinct understanding of Christ that reflects…
The Gift of Forgiveness: Healing Hearts and Restoring Peace
Introduction Forgiveness is one of the most challenging commands Jesus gave us—yet it is also one of the most life-changing. When we forgive, we are not excusing the wrong; we…
Love Without Limits: Living Out the Good Samaritan’s Example
Introduction The parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25–37) is one of the most well-known stories Jesus told, yet it remains as challenging today as it was 2,000 years ago.…
Hope Beyond the Horizon: Trusting God for a Brighter Tomorrow
Introduction Life has seasons of darkness—times when the horizon seems clouded, and the path ahead feels uncertain. In such moments, hope can feel distant. Yet, the Bible assures us that…