Jesus and His Authority Over Nature
Introduction Throughout the Gospels, one of the most striking aspects of Jesus’ ministry is His authority over the natural world. Unlike prophets who relied on God’s power working through them,…
Jesus the Storyteller: How His Parables Subverted Ancient Power Structures
The Radical Politics Behind Seemingly Simple Stories When most people think of Jesus’ parables, they imagine quaint moral lessons about kindness, generosity, or forgiveness. In Sunday school, the parables are…
Jesus in Web3: Blockchain Baptisms
When NFTs Meet the New Testament As the digital frontier expands, Christianity is entering the realm of blockchain, NFTs, and decentralized governance. Web3 technologies, often associated with finance and gaming,…
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…
Pontius Pilate: The Man Who Washed His Hands
History’s Most Infamous Bureaucrat Pontius Pilate, the Roman prefect of Judea during the early first century, occupies a singular place in history. Known primarily from the New Testament as the…
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 Second Adam: Paul’s Cosmic Remedy
How Christ Undoes Eden’s Curse In Christian theology, the concept of Jesus as the “Second Adam” is one of the Apostle Paul’s most profound insights into salvation history. In Romans…
The Gift of Stillness: Hearing God in a Noisy World
Introduction Everywhere we turn, there’s noise. The constant hum of traffic, the endless stream of notifications, the pressure to always be “on.” Yet, the Bible often speaks about the power…
The Peace That Surpasses Understanding: Resting in God’s Presence
Introduction We live in an age of noise—constant notifications, endless headlines, and a world that often seems in chaos. Yet, in the midst of it all, the Bible promises a…
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…