Episode 1 – Why the Triumphal Entry Matters Politically
Why the Triumphal Entry Matters Politically Without Reducing Jesus to Politics Primary texts: Matthew 21:1–11; Mark 11:1–11; Luke 19:28–44; John…
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Episode 2 — The Donkey, the King, and the Kingdom
How Jesus’ “Peaceful Ride” Claimed Royal Authority Core claim: Jesus’ choice to enter Jerusalem on a donkey was not a…
Episode 3 — “Hosanna”, Cloaks, and Palms
How the Crowd Publicly Recognised Kingship Core claim: In the Triumphal Entry narratives, the crowd does not merely “cheer”. They…
Episode 4 — Why the Triumphal Entry Provoked the Authorities
Text focus: Matthew 21:1–11; Mark 11:1–11; Luke 19:28–44; John 12:12–19 (with Zechariah 9:9; Psalm 118) Purpose of this episode To…
Episode 5 — From Religious Accusation to Roman Sentence: Why Jesus Was Executed
Introduction By the time Jesus stands before Pontius Pilate, the issue is no longer framed (publicly) as an internal theological…
Messianic Expectations in Christianity, Islam, and Judaism
Comparison of Messianic Expectations (Judaism, Christianity, Islam) 🟦 1. Identity of the Messiah Religion Who is the Messiah? Judaism A…
Historical Timeline of Jesus in Christianity, Islam, and Judaism
Historical Timeline: Development of Beliefs About Jesus 1️⃣ Before Jesus (1000 BC – 1 AD) Judaism Impact:Judaism enters the time…
Jesus in Christianity, Islam, and Judaism
🟦 1. Did Jesus ascend to Heaven? Religion Belief Christianity Yes. Jesus rose from the dead and ascended bodily into…
Christology In The Bible (by Books – OT)
OLD TESTAMENT (39 Books) (Christ foreshadowed, promised, prefigured, prophesied, symbolised) 1. Genesis — The Promised Seed & Creator-Word Jesus is…
Christology In The Bible (by Books – NT)
NEW TESTAMENT (27 Books) (Christ directly revealed) 40. Matthew — Jesus the Messiah-King Fulfilment of prophecy and the manifestation of…
Part 10. The Person of Christ and the Figure of the Buddha
1. Introduction Every religion is shaped by its founding personality. In Christianity and Buddhism, the life and teaching of the…
Part 7: Jesus Christ – Saviour, Teacher, and the Living Word
Bridging the Light: Explaining Christianity to Buddhists with Clarity and Compassion 1. Introduction For Christians, Jesus Christ is the centre…
Part 2 – The Son: The Word Made Flesh (Yahshua / Jesus Christ)
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”— John 1:1 (NRSV)…
Part 10 – Knowing God Personally: Living in Divine Fellowship
“Indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ.”— 1 John 1 : 3 (NRSV) 1…
Part 7 – The Promise and the Redemption: From Abraham to Christ
🔹 Introduction From the covenant with Abraham onward, God’s redemptive plan took visible shape in history.The promise first given in…
Part 7: The Restoration – Christ as the Bridge Between Heaven and Humanity
1 Introduction Where sin tore creation apart, Christ unites it again.The Cross stands at the centre of history as the…
Part II – The Name through Translation and Pentecost
Abstract This paper traces how the Divine Name, first revealed in Hebrew as YHWH, entered the multilingual world of the…
Part III – The Name Misunderstood: Pagan Parallels and Theological Clarity
Abstract This study examines the widespread claim that Christian vocabulary—particularly Christ, Trinity, and Lord—was borrowed from pre-Christian religions. Through historical,…
Appendix II – The Co-Agency of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
Abstract This appendix explores how the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit act together in every divine operation. Classical Christian theology…
Appendix Table: The Divine Names and Titles Across Languages
Name / Title Language of Origin Translational Equivalents Key Biblical References Meaning / Theological Emphasis YHWH (יהוה) Hebrew Kyrios (Greek),…
Part 7 – Jesus’ Compassion and Tears: The Perfect Expression of Divine Sorrow
1. Introduction In the person of Jesus Christ, divine sorrow reaches its fullest revelation. Throughout the Gospels, Jesus displays profound…
The Way of Jesus (Contents)
Part 1 – The Heart of Humility Without Fault Part 2 – The Power of Gentle Words Part 3 –…
4. Preparing for Eternity
Readiness for Christ’s return. Theme: Living holy, watchful, and prepared for eternity. Chapter (10) Eternity, Legacy, and Society Bible Verses:…
3: Jesus and the Law – From Mount Sinai to the Mount of Beatitudes
The Ten Commandments and the Teachings of Jesus: A Theological, Cultural, and Political Exposition 1. Introduction The teachings of Jesus…
22: Jesus Heals the Man Born Blind on the Sabbath
Text: John 9:1–16Theme: Light of the World, Sabbath Healing, and Confrontation with Spiritual Blindness 1. Introduction The healing of the…
23: The Women Rest on the Sabbath Before Jesus’ Resurrection
Theme: Obedience, Expectation, and the Sabbath Between the Cross and Resurrection 1. Introduction Following the crucifixion of Jesus, His disciples…
25: Sabbath as a Shadow of Christ
Theme: Christ as the Fulfilment of the Sabbath and the Reality of Eternal Rest 1. Introduction By the time of…
3: Can I Believe in Jesus and Still Bow to Idols? – Theological Contradictions
1. Introduction A pressing question for many believers—especially in culturally pluralistic societies—is whether one can claim faith in Jesus while…
5: Jesus and the First Commandment – Worship the Lord Only
1. Introduction Jesus Christ, the Son of God, did not nullify the commandments of God—He fulfilled them and reaffirmed their…
5: The Trial of Jesus — Political Collusion and Religious Power
Political Collusion and Religious Authority Introduction The trial of Jesus (Mark 14:53–65; Matthew 26:57–68; Luke 22:54–71; John 18:12–40) represents a…
Jesus Christ in the Old Testament
The Son – Jesus Christ in the Old Testament: Presence, Prophecy, and Prefiguration 1. Introduction Although the name “Jesus” does…
Jesus Christ in the New Testament
The Son – Jesus Christ in the New Testament: Revelation, Relationship, and Redemptive Authority 1. Introduction The New Testament (NT)…
Jesus Christ in the Old and New Testaments
The Son – Jesus Christ in the Old and New Testaments: Prefiguration, Incarnation, and Fulfilment 1. Introduction Christian theology affirms…
Father God Across ScirptureJesus Christ Across ScriptureThe Holy Spirit Across ScriptureThe Triune God Across Scripture
The Trinity in the Old Testament
The Trinity in the Old Testament: United Presence of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit 1. Introduction While the doctrine of…
Father God Across ScirptureJesus Christ Across ScriptureThe Holy Spirit Across ScriptureThe Triune God Across Scripture
The Trinity in the New Testament
The Trinity in the New Testament: The Fully Revealed Presence of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit 1. Introduction The New…
Father God Across ScirptureJesus Christ Across ScriptureThe Holy Spirit Across ScriptureThe Triune God Across Scripture
The Trinity Across Scripture
The Trinity Across Scripture: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in Old and New Testament Unity 1. Introduction The doctrine of…
78. Jesus’s Characters
Genesis 3:15 15 And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed;…
4: Salvation — Yeshuah (OT), Soteria (NT), and Intertestamental Usage
1. Hebrew Term: Yeshuah — יְשׁוּעָה Pronunciation: yeh-shoo-AHMeaning: Salvation, deliverance; God’s saving acts on behalf of His people. Old Testament…
13: Messiah — Mashiach (OT), Christos (NT), and Intertestamental Usage
1. Hebrew Term: Mashiach — מָשִׁיחַ Pronunciation: mah-SHEE-akhMeaning: Anointed One; the promised deliverer and king in Israel. Old Testament Usage:…
7: Messiah Expectations in Second Temple Judaism
1. Term: Messiah — מָשִׁיחַ (Mashiach) Meaning: Anointed one; expected deliverer and king. 2. Historical-Cultural Context: 3. Literary Examples: 4.…
Chapter 1: The Grainfield Confrontation
Jesus and the Pharisees: A Conflict of Kingdoms A Historical Novel Based on the Gospels (Matthew 12:1–8; Mark 2:23–28; Luke…
Chapter 2: Healing on the Sabbath
Jesus and the Pharisees: A Conflict of Kingdoms A Historical Novel Based on the Gospels (Matthew 12:9–14; Mark 3:1–6; Luke…
Chapter 3: Dining with Sinners
Jesus and the Pharisees: A Conflict of Kingdoms A Historical Novel Based on the Gospels (Matthew 9:9–13; Mark 2:13–17; Luke…
Chapter 4: The Handwashing Dispute
Jesus and the Pharisees: A Conflict of Kingdoms A Historical Novel Based on the Gospels (Matthew 15:1–20; Mark 7:1–23) The…
Chapter 5: The Beelzebub Accusation
Jesus and the Pharisees: A Conflict of Kingdoms A Historical Novel Based on the Gospels (Matthew 12:22–37; Mark 3:22–30; Luke…
Chapter 6: The Demand for Signs – The Sign of Jonah
Jesus and the Pharisees: A Conflict of Kingdoms A Historical Novel Based on the Gospels (Matthew 12:38–42; Matthew 16:1–4; Mark…
Chapter 7: Testing Jesus on Divorce
Jesus and the Pharisees: A Conflict of Kingdoms A Historical Novel Based on the Gospels (Matthew 19:3–9; Mark 10:2–12) The…
Chapter 8: The Seven Woes against the Pharisees
Jesus and the Pharisees: A Conflict of Kingdoms A Historical Novel Based on the Gospels (Matthew 23:1–36) The temple courts…
Chapter 9: The Plot to Kill Jesus after Lazarus’ Resurrection
Jesus and the Pharisees: A Conflict of Kingdoms A Historical Novel Based on the Gospels (John 11:45–53) The village of…
Chapter 10: Paying Taxes to Caesar – The Trap Question
Jesus and the Pharisees: A Conflict of Kingdoms A Historical Novel Based on the Gospels (Matthew 22:15–22; Mark 12:13–17; Luke…
Chapter 11: The Question about the Greatest Commandment
Jesus and the Pharisees: A Conflict of Kingdoms A Historical Novel Based on the Gospels (Matthew 22:34–40; Mark 12:28–34; Luke…
Faith Without Sight: An Exegetical, Theological, and Epistemological Study of John 20:24–29
1. Introduction The encounter between Jesus and Thomas in John 20:24–29 remains one of the most profound narratives in the…
Jesus (Yahshua)
1. Name / Role Jesus (Jesus Christ / Yeshua / Messiah) 2. Category Supernatural Beings 3. Time Period / Biblical…
Biblical Background of Roles & RealmsBiblical Background of Roles & RealmsMessianic Witnesses from the Nations
Wise Men (Magi)
1. Name / Role Wise Men (Magi) 2. Category God-Fearing Outsiders or Messianic Witnesses 3. Time Period / Biblical Context…
Biblical Background of Roles & RealmsBiblical Background of Roles & RealmsMessianic Witnesses from the Nations
Roman Centurion of Great Faith
1. Name / Role Roman Centurion of Great Faith 2. Category God-Fearing Outsiders or Messianic Witnesses 3. Time Period /…
Biblical Background of Roles & RealmsBiblical Background of Roles & RealmsMessianic Witnesses from the Nations
Ethiopian Eunuch
1. Name / Role Ethiopian Eunuch 2. Category God-Fearing Outsiders or Messianic Witnesses 3. Time Period / Biblical Context The…
Biblical Background of Roles & RealmsBiblical Background of Roles & RealmsMessianic Witnesses from the Nations
Cornelius the Centurion
1. Name / Role Cornelius the Centurion 2. Category God-Fearing Outsiders or Messianic Witnesses 3. Time Period / Biblical Context…
Biblical Background of Roles & RealmsBiblical Background of Roles & RealmsMessianic Witnesses from the Nations
Lydia of Thyatira
1. Name / Role Lydia of Thyatira 2. Category God-Fearing Outsiders or Messianic Witnesses 3. Time Period / Biblical Context…
Biblical Background of Roles & RealmsBiblical Background of Roles & RealmsMessianic Witnesses from the Nations
Samaritan Woman at the Well
1. Name / Role Samaritan Woman at the Well 2. Category God-Fearing Outsiders or Messianic Witnesses 3. Time Period /…
Biblical Background of Roles & RealmsBiblical Background of Roles & RealmsMessianic Witnesses from the Nations
Syrophoenician (Canaanite) Woman
1. Name / Role Syrophoenician (Canaanite) Woman 2. Category God-Fearing Outsiders or Messianic Witnesses 3. Time Period / Biblical Context…
Biblical Background of Roles & RealmsBiblical Background of Roles & RealmsMessianic Witnesses from the Nations
Gerizim Demoniac (Legion)
1. Name / Role Gerizim Demoniac (Legion) 2. Category God-Fearing Outsiders or Messianic Witnesses 3. Time Period / Biblical Context…
Biblical Background of Roles & RealmsBiblical Background of Roles & RealmsMessianic Witnesses from the Nations
Simon of Cyrene
1. Name / Role Simon of Cyrene 2. Category God-Fearing Outsiders or Messianic Witnesses 3. Time Period / Biblical Context…
Biblical Background of Roles & RealmsBiblical Background of Roles & RealmsMessianic Witnesses from the Nations
Greeks Seeking Jesus at the Festival
1. Name / Role Greeks Seeking Jesus at the Festival 2. Category God-Fearing Outsiders or Messianic Witnesses 3. Time Period…
Biblical Background of Roles & RealmsBiblical Background of Roles & RealmsMessianic Witnesses from the Nations
Unnamed God-Fearers (in Acts)
1. Name / Role Unnamed God-Fearers (in Acts) 2. Category God-Fearing Outsiders or Messianic Witnesses 3. Time Period / Biblical…
Biblical Background of Roles & RealmsBiblical Background of Roles & RealmsMessianic Witnesses from the Nations
Pilate’s Wife
1. Name / Role Pilate’s Wife 2. Category God-Fearing Outsiders or Messianic Witnesses 3. Time Period / Biblical Context Pilate’s…
Biblical Background of Roles & RealmsBiblical Background of Roles & RealmsMessianic Witnesses from the Nations
The Thief on the Cross
1. Name / Role The Thief on the Cross 2. Category God-Fearing Outsiders or Messianic Witnesses 3. Time Period /…
Biblical Background of Roles & RealmsBiblical Background of Roles & RealmsMessianic Witnesses from the Nations
The Roman Centurion at the Cross
1. Name / Role The Roman Centurion at the Cross 2. Category God-Fearing Outsiders or Messianic Witnesses 3. Time Period…
Biblical Background of Roles & RealmsBiblical Background of Roles & RealmsMessianic Witnesses from the Nations
The Greeks Converted in Antioch
1. Name / Role The Greeks Converted in Antioch 2. Category God-Fearing Outsiders or Messianic Witnesses 3. Time Period /…
Article 8: Jesus and the Pharisees – Repeated Confrontations over Law and Hypocrisy
1. IntroductionThe Gospels document numerous confrontations between Jesus and the Pharisees, religious leaders who were zealous for the Mosaic Law…
Article 19: Jesus and John the Baptist – Contrasting Ministries Without Recorded Confrontation
1. IntroductionJesus and John the Baptist were contemporaries whose ministries intersected closely in time and purpose. While the New Testament…
Paul’s Christology, Ethics, and ChurchPaul’s Christology, Ethics, and ChurchPaul’s Christology, Ethics, and Church
1. Paul’s Proof of Jesus as the Christ: Scriptural, Historical, and Theological Foundations
Introduction Understanding how the Apostle Paul proves that Jesus is the Christ—the promised Messiah—is foundational to grasping Pauline theology and…
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3. Jesus’ Death and Resurrection: The Centrepiece of Pauline Christology
Introduction The death and resurrection of Jesus stand at the heart of Paul’s proclamation that Jesus is the Christ. This…
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4. Ethics as Participation in Christ’s New Life: The Teaching of Romans
Introduction Paul’s letter to the Romans not only presents Jesus as the Messiah but also calls believers to live ethically…
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6. Imitating Christ’s Humility and Exaltation: Ethical Exhortations in Philippians
Introduction In Philippians, Paul presents Jesus as the humble yet exalted Messiah and calls believers to imitate this model. This…
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7. The Church as the Body of Christ: Identity and Unity in Romans and 1 Corinthians
Introduction Paul’s ecclesiology is deeply rooted in his Christology. In Romans and 1 Corinthians, he describes the church as the…
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9. The Church Called to Imitate Christ: Humility and Mission in Philippians
Introduction Paul’s letter to the Philippians emphasizes the church’s calling to imitate the Messiah’s humility and exaltation. This article examines…
Chapter 6: Confession and Commitment
Overview: Declaring Jesus as Lord Confession and commitment are at the heart of the Christian conversion experience, marking the transition…
The Crucifixion: Understanding the Death of Jesus Christ
The Crucifixion: Understanding the Death of Jesus Christ – Fleming Rutledge 1. Full Citation Rutledge, F. (2015) The Crucifixion: Understanding…
11.2 Jesus
🔹 Story 1: Jesus’ Birth Fulfilled Prophecy Main Characters: Jesus, Mary, Joseph, shepherds, MagiStory Summary: Jesus was born in Bethlehem,…
Chapter 1 – Wisdom and the Eternal Logos
Christ as the Timeless Agent of Creation Biblical Foundations: Wisdom and the Word Before Time The concept of pre-creation activity…
Chapter 11 – God’s Covenants & The Redemptive Narrative
From Post-Flood Humanity to Divine Election Biblical Basis Throughout Scripture, God unfolds His redemptive plan through a series of covenants,…
Chapter 12 – Christ, the Cross, and Cosmic Redemption
The Incarnation as the Centre of Time and Creation Biblical Basis: Christ the Creator and Sustainer of All Things The…
Genealogy of Jesus – Matthew, Luke, Lexnary (Contents)
Matthew (Joseph’s Line) Luke(Mary’s Line) Lexnary – God God – I. From Adam to Noah I. From Adam to Noah…
60. Jesus (called Christ)
1. Name and Meaning• Name: Jesus (Greek: Ἰησοῦς, Iēsous; Hebrew/Aramaic: יֵשׁוּעַ, Yēshūaʿ)• Meaning: “The Lord is salvation” or “Yahweh saves,” derived from…