Journey through the historical backdrop of Jesus' birth, featuring Quirinius. Our blog provides a rich understanding of this significant period in biblical history.
Quirinius and the Historical Backdrop of Jesus’ Birth
Harmonizing Heritage: Understanding the Varied Narratives of Jesus’ Early Life in Matthew and Luke
Explore the interwoven accounts of Jesus’ early life in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. "Harmonizing Heritage" offers an in-depth look at the legal and natural lineages that establish Jesus as the prophesied Messiah, analyzing the unique emphasis each Gospel places on Joseph and Mary's roles in the Messiah’s ancestry.
Why Did Joseph and Mary Stay in Bethlehem After Jesus’ Birth?
"Why Did Joseph and Mary Stay in Bethlehem?" unravels the often-overlooked complexities behind this question. While many assume that Bethlehem was simply the birthplace of Jesus, the reasons Joseph and Mary remained there are far more nuanced. Drawing from the Historical-Grammatical method, we dig deep into cultural, historical, and scriptural insights to uncover the answer.
Matthew 2:2 BDC: Astrology is condemned in God’s Word, so why use a star to guide the Magi (astrologers) to the birth of Jesus Christ?
Matthew 2:2 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 2 “Where is he who has been born King of the Jews? For we saw his star in the east and have come to do him homage.”[1] Astrology is the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs and the natural... Continue Reading →
Matthew 2:1 BDC: When was Jesus born?
Bible Archaeology (2005) by Hoerth and McRay offers a date that is accepted by most Bible scholars, when they write, “It can be known that he [Jesus] was born before 4 B.C.” How do they come up with that date? Is that date correct?
