By Robert E. Waldron After Jesus’ baptism He was led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. The account of the temptation of Jesus offers some of the richest lessons in scripture. In studying the temptation many have sought to explain why Jesus did not follow Satan’s suggestions by various, …
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Metaphors of Jesus: The Physician
By Bruce James Jesus claimed to be a physician Himself when He was in the house of Matthew eating a meal. Matthew being a tax collector, evidently had invited some of his fellow outcasts to eat with them. The Pharisees and scribes were shocked that Jesus would eat a meal with such people. But Jesus told …
The Bible Account of the Conversion of Soul of Tarsus
By Dennis C. Abernathy To read the account of the conversion of Saul of Tarsus (better known as Paul) is a thrilling experience indeed. Outside of Jesus Himself, Paul is probably the most prominent man considered in the New Testament. There is much to be learned in the life of this great man (and a great …
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“They Have Filled the Land With Violence”
By Irven Lee Let us look at some of the best of men who have died through no fault of their own. At the head of the list, of course, would be Jesus of Nazareth who went about doing good. He was tempted in all points as we are, but there was no sin in His …
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