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7 Ways Jesus Reverses the Curse From Eden

Everything about the Kingdom of God is a reversal of worldly powers (servant leadership, first shall be last, etc.). God’s ways are opposed to the World’s ways. Likewise, everything about the Gospel is a reversal of what went wrong in the beginning of creation and nowhere is this highlighted more than during the Passion, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. So here are seven ways in which Jesus reverses all the mistakes and curses from creation. 1. The disobedience in the Garden of Eden is now rectified by the obedience of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. Genesis 3:11Have you eaten from the tree of which I commanded you not to eat? Luke 22:42...

Understanding the Ultimate Ransom

...eath, and resurrection, became the ultimate ransom for humanity. Mark 10:45 tells us, “For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.” This declaration by Jesus Himself reveals the purpose of His mission: to pay the price we could not. The concept of ransom in the New Testament is deeply connected to the idea of liberation from sin and death. The Apostle Paul in 1 Timothy 2:5-6 states, “For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all…”. Jesus’s sacrifice was the only sufficient payment for our sins, satisfying the demands...

The Two Babylons Exposed: The Book That Misled Millions

...Jesus’ resurrection would be suspect because pagan cultures also told resurrection-like stories. Yet the gospel stands apart — not because of myth but because of history and revelation. Why Hislop’s Work Persists Even though The Two Babylons is poor scholarship, it’s unfortunately had a long shelf life. That’s partly because it appeals to a certain kind of suspicion. If you’re already sceptical about the Catholic Church, Hislop offers an easy explanation: “It’s all pagan!”. But history isn’t ever that simple. And theology — especially the theology handed down through the ages by the faithful— isn’t built on conspiracy and ap...

Before The Pumpkins: The Road To The Lions

...er of his resurrection and the sharing of his sufferings, becoming like him in his death”. Ignatius embodied this verse (and many others with a similar theme) to the letter. His understanding of discipleship was not one of half-measures but of total surrender, even to the point of death. To the Roman believers who pleaded for his rescue, he responded almost with rebuke but also concern that they might prevent his death, “For I am afraid of your love, lest it should do me an injury.” He continues, explaining why they should not intervene, “For if ye are silent concerning me, I shall become God’s; but if you show your love to my flesh, I shall again hav...

He is risen!

...  Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who are being protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. — 1 Peter 1:3-5...

Was Jesus worshipped in the New Testament?

...wn of the resurrection, women, and disciples alike encountered the risen Christ, seizing his feet in worship. Even amidst doubt, worship persisted, displaying that even in disbelief, Jesus accepted worship. 3. Luke 24:52 and John 9:38 - Worshiping with Joy and Belief Luke 24:52 And they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy John 9:38 He said, “Lord, I believe.” And he worshiped him. In Luke we see that the disciples all worshipped Jesus at his ascension, and in the instance in John, the man born blind who had been healed turned and worshipped Jesus when he realised who he was. Another example where Jesus didn't turn away worship towa...