The text in Luke 3:23 clearly states, "And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, which was the son of Heli." Also, no matter whether Luke's …

Zerubbabel was mentioned in both Matthew and Luke as an ancestor of Jesus. But the texts present two problems for me: How does Jesus's genealogy diverge at Solomon/Nathan, converge on Shealtiel and

Dec 30, 2025 · We read in Jn 7:6-7( NKJV): Then Jesus said to them, “My time has not yet come, but your time is always ready. The world cannot hate you, but it hates Me because I testify of it that its …

Then Jeconias marries Neri's widow, & the firstborn son was Salathiel, the father of Zorobabel the king who returned from captivity & rebuilt the temple. Then Matt says Zorobable begat Abiud, & follows …

Jan 6, 2026 · Why does Jesus remain silent in the face of accusations, yet respond immediately when asked whether he is the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?

This answer on C.SE referenced Eph 2:8-9 to support the idea that faith comes from God. For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a

Objectivity sometimes require a certain amount of matter-of-factness, otherwise what should be historical or theological discussions become ways to avoid actually saying anything. The biblical …

Jan 9, 2026 · In Job 33:31-33 Elihu says to Job: Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me; hold thy peace, and I will speak. If thou hast any thing to say, answer me; speak, for I desire to justify thee. If not, …

Nov 22, 2018 · Matthew 1:17 KJV 17 So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; and from David until the carrying away into Babylon are fourteen generations; and from …

Aug 9, 2020 · What were the legal consequences of “I appeal to Caesar!” in Acts 25:11? Acts 25:8-12 (NASB) 8 While Paul said in his own defense, “I have committed no offense either against the Law of …