Reading Time: 6 minutesQuestion 7100 What exactly happened when Jesus died on the cross? Christians have always agreed that the cross is central to salvation, but they have understood its meaning in different ways throughout history. Various “theories of the atonement” have been proposed, each highlighting a different aspect of what Jesus accomplished. Some of these theories are…
Reading Time: 5 minutesQuestion 7101 These two words, propitiation and expiation, are among the most important in Christian theology, yet they are rarely heard outside theological discussion. Modern Bible translations sometimes avoid them altogether, substituting simpler but less precise language. Yet understanding what these words mean unlocks the heart of what Jesus accomplished on the cross. They describe…
Reading Time: 5 minutesQuestion 7103 In our pluralistic age, the claim that Jesus is the only way to God seems arrogant, narrow-minded, even offensive. Surely all religions lead to the same place? Surely sincere seekers in every faith tradition will find God in the end? How can Christians claim exclusive access to salvation when billions of people follow…
Reading Time: 5 minutesQuestion 7102 Jesus said He came “to give his life as a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45). Paul wrote that Jesus “gave himself as a ransom for all” (1 Timothy 2:6). But what does “ransom” actually mean? The word conjures images of kidnapping and hostage negotiations. Is that what the Bible is teaching? Were we…
Reading Time: 5 minutesQuestion 7104 This is perhaps the most important question anyone can ask. Christianity is not primarily about following a set of rules or joining an institution. It is about knowing a person, Jesus Christ, and being known by Him. The good news is that a personal relationship with Jesus is available to everyone who wants…
Reading Time: 5 minutesQuestion 7105 Some people wonder whether they can be a Christian whilst having doubts about the resurrection. Perhaps they are attracted to Jesus’ teachings and moral example but struggle to believe that He literally rose from the dead. Is the resurrection really essential, or is it an optional extra that we can affirm or not…
Reading Time: 4 minutesQuestion 7106 This is one of the most common questions people ask, and it deserves a thoughtful answer. Many people today are quite happy to believe in “a god” or even “the God” but draw the line at Jesus. They might say, “I’m spiritual but not religious,” or “I believe there’s something out there.” But…
Reading Time: 4 minutesQuestion 7107 This phrase appears throughout the New Testament and is confessed in the great creeds of the Church. But what does it actually mean? Is it describing a physical location? A position of authority? Something else entirely? Let’s look at what Scripture tells us about this glorious truth concerning our Lord Jesus. The Biblical…
Reading Time: 4 minutesQuestion 10011 This is one of the most asked questions in Christianity, and it has been asked since the earliest days of the Church. The disciples themselves wanted to know. “Tell us, when will these things be?” (Matthew 24:3) The answer Jesus gave them, and the answer Scripture gives us, is both clear and mysterious….
Reading Time: 4 minutesQuestion 10012 The return of Jesus is not a quiet, unnoticed event. It is the most dramatic, world-changing moment in all of history. Everything changes when Jesus comes back. The question is not whether He will return, for Scripture is abundantly clear on that point, but what happens when He does. The answer unfolds in…