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Jesus, Yahweh, And The Power Over The Storm

...ks Him to Yahweh as depicted in the Psalms and other Old Testament scriptures. The Calm in the Storm: Psalms 107:28–29 The Psalms often depict Yahweh as the sovereign Lord over creation, commanding nature with His word. Psalms 107:28–29 provides a vivid picture of this divine authority: Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble,and he brought them out from their distress;he made the storm be still,and the waves of the sea were hushed. In these verses, Yahweh’s power is evident. The psalmist recounts how those in distress cry out to the LORD, and He responds by stilling the storm, bringing calm to the raging seas. This act is not just a display of p...

Unveiling the Trinity: Exploring the Nature of Jesus and the Incarnation

...I recently received a question about the nature of Jesus and the incarnation, which delves into the mystery of the Trinity: "Sorry to trouble you, but I have only one question: Is God the Father and Jesus His Son the same, God Himself in the flesh when He walked the earth? I am still struggling with this concept. When Jesus asked His Father, was He essentially talking to Himself?" Thanks so much for the question, and it is a good question when asked genuinely. It is obviously a very deep and complex topic that covers a lot of Scripture (and history) to fully make sense of, but I’ll try and keep this brief to cover the key points. To gain a better unders...

Spiritual Disciplines of the Early Church: Ancient Practices for the 21st Century

...ght is in Yahweh’s law. On his law he meditates day and night. Psalms 1:2 (WEB) If you’re interested in trying to live out a more meditative life, but feel overwhelmed by the business of modern life to know where to start, I recommend reading this book by Abbot Christopher Jamison, Finding Sanctuary: Monastic steps for Everyday Life.   Constant Prayer Keeping within the monastic tradition for spiritual disciplines are Prayer Ropes. Prayer ropes, like Rosaries, are simply a tool to help keep you focused in prayer. The traditional ropes, often found more in the Eastern tradition of the faith, have knots in the shape of small crosses on them all around...

Should Christians get tattoos, and is it Biblical?

...ou. I am Yahweh. In the manner of how Hebrew works, the clause “for the dead” is applying to both phrases. The cuttings and the marks are not to be “for the dead”. Those Hebrew phrases which seem to repeat a similar thought are generally connected and are saying the same thing in two different ways to emphasise the point (just look at the Psalms for many examples of this). Not to mention that the word “tattoo” didn’t exist until the 17th century, prior to that it was translated as “marks on the skin” or something similar, which has much different connotations than the word “tattoo” has in our contemporary society. An ancient, obscure wor...

The Deity of Christ in the Gospel of Matthew - Part 2

...ribute of Yahweh but also identifying his presence as the divine presence of God. I will conclude with a quote from Craig Keener[2] giving his summary of this theme in Matthew; “Matthew does not think of “God with us” merely at Jesus’ birth, or during his earthly ministry, or in some abstract way. He revisits this issue toward the middle and end of his Gospel. In 18:20, Jesus announces, “Where two or three have come together in my name, I am in their midst.” In 28:18–20, Matthew’s Gospel closes with Jesus’ Great Commission. The final words indicate that as we continue carrying out this commission, Jesus will be with us: “I am always with yo...

Ancient Amulet Rewrites History Of Christianity In Europe

...erence to Yahweh, angels, or any local pagan deities, highlighting the exclusive Christian nature of this amulet. This not only underscores the devotion of the wearer but raises a lot of questions about Christianity in what was once the cultural and administrative hub of Roman Germania. As scholars continue to study this artefact, it serves as a tangible testament to the early presence and enduring legacy of Christianity in Europe, rewriting known history, and showing that all of those myths about Jesus’ deity being an invention of Constantine in the fourth century are a complete fabrication. This should inspire us as believers today to reflect on the histor...