When Scripture describes Jesus as The King of all kings, it's painting the portrait of One who's different than all other kings, queens, emperors, presidents, prime ministers, chiefs, multi-starred generals, and rulers in human history.
But it's not just Jesus' transcendent power that makes him different. It's his death — a criminal's death on a cross. |
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April 16 — U.S. churches interpret Good Friday in many ways. Many mainline and progressive Christians reject John Calvin's "penal substitution" theory, which sees Jesus' death as a punishment for human sin, emphasizing liberation and moral inspiration instead. But Calvin's idea is central to many Easter traditions, and many say it is more about God's love than his vengeance. Meanwhile, Orthodox churches don't consider the cross in such "forensic" terms at all, while Catholics embrace a combination of theories. (RNS) |
| April 17 — Archaeology helps construct a biography of Caiaphas, the High Priest who played a key role in the trial and crucifixion of Jesus. Appointed by Roman governor Valerius Gratus in 18 AD, Caiaphas served until 37 AD, when he was deposed by Lucius Vitellius. Two ornate ossuaries inscribed with the names of Caiaphas, his children, and grandchildren affirm his historical existence and suggest an influential presence in first-century Jerusalem. (Bible Archaeology Report) |
| April 18 — NASA's astronomical models suggest a lunar eclipse occurred on April 3, 33 AD, potentially aligning with the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. This eclipse, which turned the moon red, matches biblical descriptions such as Matthew 27:45, which mentions darkness coming "over all the land during." Originated by Oxford researchers in the 1980s, they theory connects the event to prophetic passages like Acts 2:20 and Joel 2:28-31. (New York Post) |
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Paul's Letter to the Ephesians urges us to remember our identity in Christ and act accordingly. It also lays some of the groundwork for Christians to engage in spiritual warfare. Here's your quick reference guide to the letter, including summary, key verse, important info, and reading guides.
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If the death of Jesus means something, then I think the doorway to a better understanding is one word. Spoken by Jesus with His last breath, just before He gave His Spirit to His Father. How is the Cross of Jesus Christ, the merciless death of a Galilean carpenter, both the power and the wisdom of God? |
| We all want a bit of joy. But the thing is, joy is different than happiness. Happiness is based on circumstances, like buying the latest car or whether your politician won or eating a piece of chocolate. Happiness is external.
But joy is transcendent. Joy comes from God. | |
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