2 Peter Chapter One and 1 Corinthians Chapter 3.

2 Kings 5

There are many pieces of literature but there is only one book to follow. There is nothing wrong with other pieces of literature but one must understand that the Bible is the infallible Word of God. Other religious texts often mimic and replicate what has already been written in the Bible. Watch this video to learn more.

Called the sermon on the mount, this is the first of five great discourses delivered; all five being through chapters five and seven; chapter 10; 13; 18; 23-25. Initially, what is called the beatitudes (which literally means beautiful attitudes) appears almost as a “duty” or a job. However this job is designed to lead us to ultimate happiness.

These beautiful attitudes or beatitudes are the farthest thing from duty and show us a divine revelation of the nature of governance of God’s kingdom in the individual and the secrets to individual victory while simultaneously living in God’s Kingdom and this present life.

Even though John writes that “the Word was with God,” he does not view the Word as a separate person from God. It is important to remember the definition of the Greek word Logos; it literally means reason, articulated plan or spoken word. Therefore, the Word was the thought, plan, or mind of God and was actually God Himself. David K. Bernard says, “In Greek usage, logos can mean the expression or plan as it exists in the mind of the proclaimer-as a play in the mind of a playwright.”[1] So, when John was writing his prologue he was not depicting God sitting beside the logos; rather he was declaring that God had an articulated plan, or reason from the very beginning of time. With that understanding, it is not hard to conclude that plan has come to pass in the person of Jesus Christ. Many key verses in understanding this monotheistic or oneness view point are found all throughout the New Testament and the Old Testament; something that will be explored in this remaining series.

Epistemology is defined by Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia as, “the definition of knowledge and related concepts, the sources and criteria of knowledge, the kinds of knowledge possible and the degree to which each is certain, and the exact relation between the one who knows, and the object known.” [1] This is important to understand because it heavily influenced Christology, or the study of Christ, who He is, and what He did. Unfortunately, Greek philosophers did not view Christ in light of the totality of scripture, but took an approach fueled by dualism- the idea that the immaterial cannot touch the material. This brought about the epistemological shift, in the middle to late second century, which is the moving from a Jewish epistemology to a Greek epistemology within Christianity. Instead of viewing God as someone who interacts with the affairs of man, He is now viewed as the unmoved mover bringing about the idea of the logos and the heresy that Jesus could not possibly be God. The Apostle John mentioned this logos in the first verse of his Gospel saying, “In the beginning was the Word [ho logos], and the Word was with God [pros ton theon], and the Word was God [theos ēn ho logos].” The aim of this episode is to give an historical account of Greek philosophers and the development of the logos, prove John did not view Christ through a Greek epistemology, and counter the idea that Jesus could not be God. 

Throughout the first century church and in the days of Jesus Christ, it is evident that the New Testament teachings received much backlash from Jewish communities and sects. It is important to note that Jesus explicitly states that He did not come to abolish the law but to fulfill the law through Him (Matt. 5:17 KJV ). One should not mistake the Old Testament as unuseful or unnecessary in the context of modern-day Christians; after all, Paul writes that it was the schoolmaster for the New Testament (Gal. 3:24 KJV). Simply, one should not be caught up in debating which day of the week to celebrate church, whether or not one should work on Saturday or Sunday or if Jewish festivals should still be practiced. As Jesus stated, He works until now; and it is that work that he has entrusted to every new testament believer. The work to the mission of Christ, the work to spread the Gospel to every creature, the work to go to every nation and bind up the brokenhearted and set the captive free. If one is to truly be a conduit for Christ, then that person must understand that Jesus Christ has become the ultimate sabbath, the lord of the sabbath (Matthew 12:1-16 KJV), the fulfillment of the law (Romans 10:4 KJV), the King of righteousness (Hebrews 7:2 KJV). The question that has sparked much controversy is whether or not The New Testament believers of today are still required to uphold the Sabbath. Let it be known that Gentile Christians have no obligation to uphold the Old Testament law of The Sabbath because Jesus Christ fulfilled the law and became the ultimate Sabbath. Historical background of the first-century church, proper biblical interpretation and exegesis, and Jesus Christ all point to the reason Gentile Christians are not required to observe The Old Testament law of the Sabbath.

Throughout the first century church and in the days of Jesus Christ, it is evident that the New Testament teachings received much backlash from Jewish communities and sects. It is important to note that Jesus explicitly states that He did not come to abolish the law but to fulfill the law through Him (Matt. 5:17 KJV ). One should not mistake the Old Testament as unuseful or unnecessary in the context of modern-day Christians; after all, Paul writes that it was the schoolmaster for the New Testament (Gal. 3:24 KJV). Simply, one should not be caught up in debating which day of the week to celebrate church, whether or not one should work on Saturday or Sunday or if Jewish festivals should still be practiced. As Jesus stated, He works until now; and it is that work that he has entrusted to every new testament believer. The work to the mission of Christ, the work to spread the Gospel to every creature, the work to go to every nation and bind up the brokenhearted and set the captive free. If one is to truly be a conduit for Christ, then that person must understand that Jesus Christ has become the ultimate sabbath, the lord of the sabbath (Matthew 12:1-16 KJV), the fulfillment of the law (Romans 10:4 KJV), the King of righteousness (Hebrews 7:2 KJV). The question that has sparked much controversy is whether or not The New Testament believers of today are still required to uphold the Sabbath. Let it be known that Gentile Christians have no obligation to uphold the Old Testament law of The Sabbath because Jesus Christ fulfilled the law and became the ultimate Sabbath. Historical background of the first-century church, proper biblical interpretation and exegesis, and Jesus Christ all point to the reason Gentile Christians are not required to observe The Old Testament law of the Sabbath.

Embark on a thought-provoking journey as we explore the concept of curiosity through the lens of the Bible. This enlightening video delves into the scriptures to unravel the significance of curiosity. Join us in unraveling biblical narratives that highlight the pursuit of knowledge and wisdom.