Category Archives: Jesus / Yeshua

Why The Virgin Birth Matters

The subject of the Virgin Birth is a crucial fundamental issue in modern Christianity because it opens the door to a unique nature for their Christ. Much of today’s Christian dogma is based on the belief that Jesus/Yeshua is born … Continue reading

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Misfits Bible Study Session: Hebrews 6:11-20

This week’s text covered: And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end: That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience … Continue reading

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Why Joseph Knew Her Not Till Mary Brought Forth

Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife: And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS. (Matthew … Continue reading

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The Lineage of Luke 3:23-38 – Jesus, the Son of God

The author of Matthew introduces his book with a genealogy of Jesus Christ, specifically calling it a book of the generation (or a book of genesis): The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of … Continue reading

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Mary, of Whom Was Born Jesus

Many suggest the genealogy given in Matthew 1 is hinting at a Virgin Birth given the unique wording surrounding Mary, of whom was born Jesus. And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is … Continue reading

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To Take Unto Thee Mary Thy Wife

Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. Then Joseph her husband, being a just [man], … Continue reading

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I Don’t Believe the Virgin Birth Doctrine

For months now I have been compiling two Biblical Study Guides on “The Birth of Jesus Christ”, one according to Luke-Acts, and the other according to Matthew. The intent of this project has been to encourage others to study the … Continue reading

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Before Their Coming Together

So many English translations insist the phrase “before their coming together” in Matthew 1:18 applies to that which comes after it, but the Greek text tells a different story. The application of this phrase to the latter part of this … Continue reading

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Free From the Calendar Debate

I’m so glad to be free from the “calendar” debate! Chasing after the sun, moon and stars to determine when to “appear before the LORD” is so last-year for me. No offense is meant to those searching these things out … Continue reading

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A Man In Whom The Spirit of God Is

Several weeks ago when studying out the Holy Spirit in the Bible, I turned to the Old Testament to see what I could find. It seems to me that the Spirit of God is another way of saying Holy Spirit. Given … Continue reading

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