Logos Answers

18/10/2024

Is There a Right and Wrong Way to Worship God?

Worshiping God is a vital part of many people's lives, but have you ever wondered if there’s a right way to worship Him? 🙏 In this lesson, Wayne Burger, instructor at Bear Valley Bible Institute, dives into the Bible to answer this important question.

Using examples from both the Old and New Testaments, we’ll explore why not all worship is accepted by God and what it truly means to honor Him the way He has commanded. 🕊️

If you’ve been seeking to better understand how to worship God according to His will, this lesson is for you! Discover the biblical principles that guide true worship and ensure your heart and actions are aligned with God’s instructions. 🙌✨

👉 Watch now to learn more about what God desires in worship!

27/07/2024

We all seek comfort in various ways — through possessions, relationships, or even distractions. But true, lasting comfort comes from a different source, and it comes by way of the truth. In this lesson, we see how the Bible presents God as the ultimate Comforter. We uncover four different ways the Bible describes God's solace in our difficult lives. Learn why the comfort found in faith far surpasses the temporary reliefs offered by the world.

15/07/2024

The fine line between anger, hateful rhetoric and murder.

Seeing the divisive and hateful nature of politics in our country, advanced on both sides, and perpetuated by our news outlets (and it’s most disturbing to see Christians becoming entangled with it), I’m reminded of the words of my Lord Jesus,

“You have heard that our ancestors were told, ‘You must not murder. If you commit murder, you are subject to judgment.’ But I say, if you are even angry with someone, you are subject to judgment! If you call someone an idiot, you are in danger of being brought before the court. And if you curse someone, you are in danger of the fires of hell” (Matthew 5:21-22).

12/06/2024

Christian Baptism: Cleansing and Renewing the Soul

Baptism is not just a ritual; it's both a concrete and spiritual act that effects God's work through Jesus and the Spirit in cleansing our souls. Read how a burial in water can also bury your sins once for all...

The concept behind baptism is a washing with water to make one's soul clean. The practice was first officially instituted by Christ (Matthew 28:18–20, CSB), but it had been foreshadowed since Old Testament times. God cannot fellowship with sin. Yet, all of mankind since the beginning has disobeyed...

01/06/2024

World peace is something we all desire. But is it attainable? Isaiah the prophet wrote of a time in which "nation will no longer fight against nation, nor train for war anymore." In this lesson, we discuss the meaning of this prophecy for the original audience, implications for the world today, and the unique role that Jesus and His teachings play in ushering in world peace.

11/05/2024

We all face temptations in our daily life. From sweet treats to habits that can be a lot more destructive, choosing the right path can often be incredibly difficult. That’s why Jesus told His disciples to pray to God, “Do not lead us into temptation.” Our God shows us what is right and wrong, and He wants to help us through.

Jesus' teachings and His own battles with temptation provide us a roadmap for overcoming our daily struggles. Listen in to discover how Jesus offers the power of prayer, the strength of God's word, and the promise of eternal rest from our trials. You can learn to resist, overcome, and emerge stronger in your faith journey.

05/04/2024

Have you ever wished you could erase a past mistake? In this podcast, we dive deep into the background of forgiveness. We explore the power of forgiveness to liberate us from the shadows of our past. Also, discover how forgiveness is not just a divine gift, but a call to action, challenging us to extend the same grace to others. Using Jesus’ model prayer as the backdrop, we'll examine the weight of our debts to God, the transformative sacrifice of Jesus, and the liberating force of forgiveness in our lives.

21/03/2024

Great video highlighting the differences between modern perspectives on mindfulness and meditation and the Biblical perspective…

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03/02/2024

Will faith filly my belly? Jesus told His disciples to pray, “Give us each day the food we need.” On this podcast, we’ll be discussing what this prayer means and what its implications are for your life. Hopefully, we’ll be arousing your appetite for something more substantive than just calories.

20/01/2024

Where is God's kingdom? On this episode of the Relentlessly Knocking podcast, we are exploring the meaning behind Jesus' model prayer for God's kingdom to come. From the historical context to the present reality, discover three intriguing possibilities that bring this ancient prayer to your life today. Did God's kingdom already come? Is there a future manifestation in store? Or are we living in God's kingdom now? Listen in and find out how God's kingdom isn't a dream or fantasy, but it's even closer to your own realm than you might think.

24/12/2023

The first line in Jesus' model prayer is famously known. Maybe you've never considered the meaning and significance of this memorable prayer. What’s so special about God’s name, anyway? In this episode, we’ll learn how “honoring God’s name” is more than just a religious formality. God’s reputation is from the foundation of the world, it was prophesied long time ago by the prophets, and it’s upheld today by believers all over the world.

22/12/2023

In this first episode of our new podcast, we'll see what it means to Knock Relentlessly for God. Jesus taught His disciples how to pray. The model prayer and illustration that follows should help us all to learn how to pray so that God will listen.

31/08/2023

We are grateful for Robert Dick Wilson's masterful work confirming the credibility of the Old Testament.

31/07/2023

We received a question on the website which almost everyone has asked at some point in their life. Check out our response at...

Our lives can be confusing at times. There are some days when we feel important. We may have some big dream, hobby, or passion that we are working toward and that we are excited to talk about. On the other hand, there are times we might feel like we’re wasting our time. We may feel like everything...

13/04/2023

Jesus is God (from the Beginning)

While I was doing my daily devotional of translating 3 Bible verses from its original language, I came across an exciting truth which is buried in the difficulties of translating from one language to another. Now, we don’t need to know Bible languages to find the truth. However, knowing the Bible languages occasionally allows you to discover “hidden gems” of truth, or subtle nuances that are lost in translation. John 8:24–25 is a perfect example.

In this passage, Jesus is debating with the Jewish leaders about where He came from and where He will be going. In verse 23, Jesus said, “You are from below. I am from above. You are of this world; I am not of this world” (CSB).

And then Jesus said in verse 24 (my translation), “For unless you all believe that I AM, you will die in your sins.” Now, why did I emphasize “I am?” First, note that in every major translation, it says, “I am he.” The “he” is supplied by the translators to smooth it out in English, but the word “he” does not appear in the original language as you might expect. Second, the way it is written in Greek is emphatic. Third, since there is no predicate supplied for “I am”, this is a clear allusion to Exodus 3:14, where God told Moses to tell Israel, “I AM has sent me to you.” In the Gospel of John, Jesus is clearly equating Himself to the great “I AM”, eternal Yahweh God. The phrase, “I AM” appears 24 times in John, and 7 times it appears without a predicate. Another clear example is John 8:58 where Jesus says, “Truly I tell you, before Abraham was, I AM.”

Things become even more interesting in John 8:25. My very literal translation from the Greek reads, “Then they said to him, ‘Who are you?’ Jesus said to them, ‘The beginning, which that even I am speaking to you.” Jesus’ response is difficult to translate. Most render something like the CSB, “Exactly what I’ve been telling you from the very beginning.” However, while this is smoother English, this is not the best translation to bring out the theological force of Jesus’ statement. In response to the question to Jesus, “Who are you?” one Greek scholar translates, “From the beginning! Exactly what I’ve been speaking to you.”[1] In addition to claiming to be the great I AM, Jesus is also reiterating what was said about Him in John 1:1, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”

The truth about the Divinity of Jesus is hidden everywhere in plain sight, especially in the Gospel of John. Let us not forget this important truth found in Scripture and always be ready to defend that Jesus is God, from the beginning!

-Scott

1. Chrys C. Caragounis, “What Did Jesus Mean by τὴν ἀρχήν in John 8:25?” Novum Testamentum 49 (2007): 129–47.