Why would anybody pick Jerusalem to be the capital of the world? It’s not the oldest city, the biggest city, or the richest city in the world. And it’s often in the news because of acts of terrorism and violent clashes. But it is located very well – at the confluence of three major continents,…
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Why Genesis is a great place to start
If you are brand new to reading the Bible and don’t know where to begin, how about starting at the beginning with the first book of the Old Testament? You might think, Shouldn’t I start by reading about the Lord Jesus in one of the Gospels? But actually there are several reasons why Genesis might be a…
Why is death often called ‘falling asleep’?
In the Bible there are many of examples of faithful people ‘falling asleep’, which is a euphemism to describe death. But why? Is it misguided to think that they might ever wake up again? “Jesus appeared to more than 500 brothers at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep,”…
An Amazing Funeral
It was a sombre event, for the Queen had ordered a special funeral for one of her Prime Ministers – Margaret Thatcher. Everything was done precisely, and thousands flocked along the streets to see such a rare ceremony. Millions around the world watched it on their television screens. It was a never to be forgotten…
Beginner’s Guide to Reading the Bible – Part 5
When you choose a Bible, it is definitely worth getting one that has a margin with cross-references. These are references to other parts of the Bible, normally in abbreviated form (like Mat. 2:5) and sometimes appear down the centre of the page, and sometimes at the bottom. These marvellous tools point out where other verses are…
Did Jesus really exist?
If you were asked whether we had more evidence for the existence of Julius Caesar (below) or Jesus Christ, what would you say? It may surprise some people to know that based on the surviving contemporary documents, Julius Caesar is more likely to be a legend than Jesus Christ. This is because there is a…
Should a Christian go to war?
Some people would say, it is our duty to fight for what is right. This view has been put forward by several leaders like George Bush, Tony Blair, and David Cameron; all of whom profess to be Christians in some form. But firstly, the idea of what is right varies from person to person, and…
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